Game # 5 Pittsburgh Steelers (2-2) at Jacksonville Jaguars (0-4) Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014 1 p.m. (ET) EverBank Field Jacksonville, Fla. Game #5 Pittsburgh Steelers (2-2) at Jacksonville Jaguars (0-4) Date: Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014 Kickoff: 1 p.m., ET Site: EverBank Field (67,297) Jacksonville, Fla. Playing Surface: Grass TV Coverage: CBS (locally KDKA-TV, channel 2) Announcers: Spero Dedes (play-by-play) Solomon Wilcots (color analyst) Local Radio: Steelers Radio Network WDVE-FM (102.5)/WBGG-AM (970) Announcers: Bill Hillgrove (play-by-play) Tunch Ilkin (color analyst) Craig Wolfl ey (sideline) A Look at the Coaches: Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin Overall regular-season record: 73-43 (.629)/eighth season Regular-season record at Pittsburgh: 73-43 (.629)/eighth season Playoff Record/Years: 5-3/four years Jacksonville Jaguars Head Coach Gus Bradley Overall regular-season record: 4-16 (.200)/second season Regular-season record at Jacksonville: 4-16 (.200)/second season Playoff Record/Years: n/a Pittsburgh Steelers 2014 Schedule Preseason (1-3) Saturday, Aug. 9 at N.Y. Giants L, 20-16 (KDKA) Saturday, Aug. 16 BUFFALO W, 19-16 (KDKA) Thursday, Aug. 21 at Philadelphia L, 31-21 (KDKA) Thursday, Aug. 28 CAROLINA L, 10-0 (KDKA) Regular Season (2-2) Sunday, Sept. 7 CLEVELAND W, 30-27 (CBS) Thursday, Sept. 11 at Baltimore L, 26-6 (CBS) Sunday, Sept. 21 at Carolina W, 37-19 (NBC) Sunday, Sept. 28 TAMPA BAY L, 27-24 (FOX) Sunday, Oct. 5 at Jacksonville 1 p.m. (CBS) Sunday, Oct. 12 at Cleveland* 1 p.m. (CBS) Monday, Oct. 20 HOUSTON 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) Sunday, Oct. 26 INDIANAPOLIS* 4:25 p.m. (CBS) Sunday, Nov. 2 BALTIMORE* 8:30 p.m. (NBC) Sunday, Nov. 9 at N.Y. Jets* 1 p.m. (CBS) Monday, Nov. 17 at Tennessee 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) Sunday, Nov. 23 BYE WEEK Sunday, Nov. 30 NEW ORLEANS* 1 p.m. (FOX) Sunday, Dec. 7 at Cincinnati* 1 p.m. (CBS) Sunday, Dec. 14 at Atlanta* 1 p.m. (CBS) Sunday, Dec. 21 KANSAS CITY* 1 p.m. (CBS) Sunday, Dec. 28 CINCINNATI* 1 p.m. (CBS) * Times and TV Network may change due to NFL flexible scheduling Postseason For all of the most up-to-date information on the Pittsburgh Steelers, visit the team s offi cial web site at. Updated daily, the web site has the most extensive information on upcoming games and the most comprehensive news on the Steelers. Sat.-Sun., Jan. 3-4 Sat.-Sun., Jan. 10-11 Sunday, Jan. 18 Sunday, Jan. 25 Sunday, Feb. 1 Wild Card Weekend (CBS, ESPN, FOX, NBC) Divisional Playoff Games (CBS, FOX, NBC) Conference Championships (CBS & FOX) AFC-NFC Pro Bowl (Glendale, Ariz.) (NBC) Super Bowl XLIX (Glendale, Ariz.) (NBC) NOTE: All times are Eastern. Home games in Bold/CAPS.
STEELERS RADIO COVERAGE MEDIA NOTES Weekly Press Conference: Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin will conduct a press conference on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at Noon in the Steelers press conference room LIVE on ROOT Sports. Official Steelers Website: Media and fans can read about the latest Steelers news on the offi cial Steelers website. The site, www. steelers.com, features breaking news, statistics, player biographies and much more. Media-Only Section of The Steelers Media Relations Department offers a Media-Only section on steelers.com. To sign up for this service, go to http:// /mediarelations/ and register as a new user below the left hand navigation bar. Then follow the instructions on the Media Relations page and once your registration is approved, you will receive an email and can access all information. If you have any questions or problems, please email steelers_digest@yahoo. com. NFLmedia.com: Journalists worldwide have access to the dedicated media website featuring news from the NFL and its teams. Daily releases, statistics, domestic and international NFL updates and other information about the NFL are available. The site also provides links to other NFL and individual team sites. STEELERS NATION HD RADIO Steelers Nation Radio is a 24-hour/day HD radio station dedicated specifi cally to the Pittsburgh Steelers. It can be heard on, the Steelers Gameday Plus app or the iheart app on your smartphone (under the heading of Black and Gold Radio), and at 102.5 WDVE HD2. For the 16th consecutive year, WDVE-FM (102.5) and WBGG-AM (970) are carrying all Steelers games. Additionally, Steelers games can be heard on a 47-station network spanning Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio and Maryland. All Steelers games will be broadcast in Spanish on steelers.com. For the 20th straight season, Bill Hillgrove serves as the Voice of the Steelers and handles play-by-play duties for the broadcast. Joining Hillgrove for his 16th season as an expert analyst is Tunch Ilkin, the former Steelers All-Pro offensive tackle. Joining the team for his 12th season is former Steeler offensive lineman Craig Wolfley, who provides sideline analysis. Fans in Mexico can also listen to Steelers broadcasts on Grupo Imagen and games are heard on /espanol. Stations on the Steelers Radio Network include: FLAGSHIP STATIONS (2) WDVE-FM (102.5) WBGG-AM (970) PENNSYLVANIA (35) Allentown-WSAN (1470) Altoona-WVAM (1430) Altoona-WRKY (104.9) Beaver Falls-WBVP (1230) Beaver Falls-WMBA (1460) Bedford-WBVE (107.5) Bradford-WESB (1490) Butler-WISR (680) Chambersburg-WCHA (800) Clarendon-WKNB (104.3) Clarion-WCCR (92.7) Cooperstown-WUUZ (107.7) DuBois-WOWQ (102.1) Erie-WJET (1440) Gettysburg-WGET (1320) Grove City-WWGY (95.1) Harrisburg-WHGB (1400) Harrisburg-W237DE (95.3) Homer City-WCCS (1160) Johnstown-WRKW (99.1) Johnstown-WKGE (850) Latrobe-WCNS (1480) Manchester Twp.-WGLD (1440) Mount Union-WHUN (106.9) Punxsutawney-WPXZ (104.1) Reading-WIOV (1240) Riverside/Selinsgrove-WVSL (1240) Saegertown-WUUZ (94.3) Scottdale-WLSW (103.9) Somerset-WLLI (990) State College-WRSC (103.1) Uniontown-WMBS (590) Washington-WJPA (1450) Williamsport-WCXR (93.3) Williamsport-WZXR (103.7) OHIO (3) Fremont-WOHF (92.1) Westerville-WMNI (103.9) Youngstown-WNIO (1390) MARYLAND (3) Cumberland-WTBO (1450) Frostburg-WFRB (560) Hagerstown-WHAG (1410) WEST VIRGINIA (5) Fairmont-WRLF (94.3) Fairmont-WMMN (920) New Martinsville-WXCR (92.3) St. Mary s-wjaw (630) Wheeling-WKWK (97.3) SOUTH CAROLINA (1) Myrtle Beach-WRXZ (107.1) A daily schedule of what is on Steelers Nation HD Radio is available at www.facebook.com/steelersnationradio. Tuesday, Sept. 30 Weds., Oct. 1 Thurs., Oct. 2 Open locker room Noon - 12:30 p.m. Coach Tomlin Press Conference: Noon Live on ROOT Sports No player availability - players day off Open locker room 12:30-1 p.m. Practice 1:15-3:15 p.m. Coach Tomlin available upon request after practice Open locker room 3:15-3:45 p.m. THIS WEEK S SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) Practice 1-3 p.m. Coach Tomlin available upon request after practice Coordinators available coming off the fi eld after practice Friday, Oct. 3 Practice 10:45 a.m. - Noon Open locker room Noon - 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 No media availibility Sunday, Oct. 5 Monday, Oct. 6 1 p.m. (ET) Road Game at Jacksonville (EverBank Field) CBS (locally KDKA-TV, channel 2) TBA Open locker room 3-3:30 p.m.
2014 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS CHUCK NOLL DAY AND DECAL Steelers President Art Rooney II announced in July on Steelers Nation Radio that the team will wear helmet decals as part of a season-long commemoration of Chuck Noll s coaching career. The decals, unveiled on Monday, September 1, were displayed on the team s helmets for the fi rst time during the team s Week One home opener against the Cleveland Browns, a date designated Chuck Noll Day as the result of bipartisan resolution introduced by Pennsylvania s two United States Senators Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) and Bob Casey (D-Pa.). Noll, the only coach to win four Super Bowls (IX, X, XIII and XIV), compiled a 209-156-1 record in 23 seasons at the helm of the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1969-1991. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993. GREENE NUMBER 75 TO BE RETIRED The Steelers will retire Joe Greene s Number 75 in a ceremony on November 2, when the team hosts Baltimore at Heinz Field. Greene, the leader of the Steel Curtain defense during the 1970s, helped lead the team to four Super Bowl victories and six AFC Championship game appearances. Throughout his 13-year playing career, all with Pittsburgh, Greene earned All-NFL honors fi ve times and all-conference accolades 11 straight years to begin his tenure. He was twice named the NFL s Defensive Player of the Year in 1972 and 1974. The team s No. 1 draft pick in 1969, Greene quickly emerged in the league as he was named the NFL s Rookie of the Year and received the fi rst of his 10 Pro Bowl selections. Greene was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1987 and has been recognized with the following honors: All-Time NFL Team (2000) NFL 75th Anniversary Team Super Bowl Silver Anniversary Team 1970s All-Decade Team Greene s Number 75 has not been issued by the Steelers since his retirement following the 1981 season. He will join Ernie Stautner (No. 70) as the only players in franchise history to offi cially have their number retired. After a 13-year playing career, Greene briefl y worked as a color analyst for CBS Sports before becoming the Steelers defensive line coach from 1987-91. He then went on to coach the defensive line for the Miami Dolphins (1992-95) and the Arizona Cardinals (1996-03) before retiring from coaching and moving into the player personnel department with the Steelers. He spent nine years as a special assistant for pro and college personnel for Pittsburgh before retiring in 2013. 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF FIRST TITLE The Steelers will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the team s fi rst championship, Super Bowl IX, with a variety of events and features throughout the 2014 season. Super Bowl IX was Pittsburgh s first title game appearence. The team captured their fi rst NFL Championship with a 16-6 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Tulane Stadium. RB Franco Harris was named the game s MVP with a rushing performance of 158 yards on 34 carries, establishing a new Super Bowl record. Harris gave the Steelers a 9-0 lead in the third quarter on a nine-yard rush. QB Terry Bradshaw connected with Larry Brown for a four-yard touchdown toss to seal the Steelers victory. Some highlights that will take place in recognition of the team s Super Bowl IX win during the 2014 season include: Super Bowl IX 40th Anniversary Patch: The team will wear a special patch on their uniform against the New Orleans Saints (Nov. 30). November 30 Halftime Ceremony: Players from the Super Bowl IX team will be recognized during a halftime ceremony of the Saints game. Commemorative Game Ticket Logo: The Steelers printed a separate Super Bowl IX 40th Anniversary logo on game tickets for the November 30th game. Alumni Weekend: November 29-30 will serve as the team s annual Alumni Weekend to celebrate the team s 40th Anniversary victory in Super Bowl IX. Alumni Weekend Dinner Gala: On November 29, Heinz Field will host the Alumni Weekend Dinner Gala with proceeds benefi tting the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program and The Cancer Caring Center. Players from the Super Bowl IX Championship team will be introduced at the event and will share their stories from the 1974 season. 1974 Audio Replays: Replay of audio from the 1974 season and Super Bowl IX, which features Myron Cope and Jack Fleming, will be broadcast on Steelers Nation Radio on Alumni Weekend. 2014 CAPTAINS ANNOUNCED The Steelers selected four players to serve as team captains for the 2014 season, the team announced through a vote of their teammates for the 2014 season. QB Ben Roethlisberger will serve as the offensive captain, S Troy Polamalu will serve as the defensive captain and S Robert Golden and K Shaun Suisham will serve as the special teams captains. Roethlisberger has been selected as an offensive captain for the sixth time in his career (2008, 09, 11, 12, 13 and 14). This marks Golden s, Polamalu s and Suisham s fi rst selections as captains.
FROM LAST WEEK S GAME VS. TAMPA BAY THE STEELERS The Steelers are now 8-2 all-time against the Buccaneers (3-1 at home). Pittsburgh is now 105-64-1 all-time against NFC opponents (regular and postseason) and 60-21-1 at home against the conference. Since 2009, the Steelers are 9-2 against NFC teams at Heinz Field. The Steelers are 414-268-2 during the regular season since 1970. HEAD COACH MIKE TOMLIN Is now 73-43 during the regular season, including 42-16 at home. Is now 12-3 in his Steelers head coaching tenure at home against the NFC since 2007. QB BEN ROETHLISBERGER Completed 29-of-40 passes for 314 yards with three touchdowns for a 120.2 passer rating. Is now 97-49 as a starter during the regular season and 55-19 at home. Is now 27-11 against NFC opponents and 16-3 at home. Became the 12th quarterback in NFL history to record 35,000 yards passing with one team and the fi fth active signal caller to do so. Has recorded 1,000 passing yards in the fi rst four games of a season for the fi fth time in his NFL career and for the fourth straight season (2009, 2011-14) Totaled 314 passing yards, his 30th 300-yard passing game of his career during the regular season to become the 14th NFL quarterback to accomplish the feat with one team, seventh active. For the 59th time in his career during the regular season he registered a passer rating over 100.0. The Steelers are now 52-7 in those games. Recorded a passer rating of 130.0 in the fi rst half the 25th time in his NFL career posting a passer rating of 130.0 or better entering halftime. The Steelers are 21-4 in those contests. WR ANTONIO BROWN Totaled a game-high 131 receiving yards on seven receptions with two receiving touchdowns. Has registered at least one reception in 60 consecutive games in which he has played, including the postseason dating back to October 3, 2010. Caught two touchdowns in the first half, increasing his career total to 20. He now has two touchdown catches in any half of a game three times in his NFL career. Became the fi rst Steeler to have two touchdown catches in back-to-back games since 2005 (Hines Ward 9/18-9/25). Is the fourth Steeler in team history to post fi ve touchdown catches in the fi rst four games of a season (Louis Lipps 1985 6, Jim Smith 1980 5 and Elbie Nickel - 1952-5). Surpassed Ray Matthews (3,919) for the 10th most receiving yards in Steelers history. Recorded the 10th 100-yard receiving game of his career to become the eighth Steeler to record as many in their tenure with Pittsburgh. Completed a pass to RB Le Veon Bell for a 17 yard gain. Brown has now completed 2-of-4 passes for 32 yards in his NFL career. Has recorded a reception of 20 or more yards in eight consecutive games dating back to Dec. 8, 2013 the longest such streak of his NFL career and fi rst by a Steeler since Mike Wallace (12 games Dec. 5, 2010 Oct. 23, 2011). Has recorded at least fi ve catches and 50 receiving yards in 20 consecutive games, dating back to Week One of the 2013 season. His streak of 20 straight games with at least fi ve receptions for 50 yards is an NFL record. WR LANCE MOORE Saw action in his first home game as a Steeler and recorded his fi rst catch with the team for a 12-yard gain. TE HEATH MILLER With his first catch, extended his consecutive games played with a catch streak to 92 dating back to 11/3/2008 vs. Washington (including the postseason). Set a single-game career-high with 10 catches for 85 yards and a touchdown. Passed Lynn Swann (5,462) for the fourth-most receiving yards in franchise history. Moved into eighth place (5,476) in team history for total yards from scrimmage. RB Le VEON BELL Carried the ball 19 times for 63 yards and caught six passes for 46 yards. Surpassed Tim Worley (1989-90 1,188) for the fi fth-most rushing yards by a Steeler in their fi rst two seasons in the NFL. Moved into fourth (Santonio Holmes 2006-07, 1,796) on the yards from scrimmage chart by a Steeler in their fi rst two seasons in the NFL. Now has the most yards from scrimmage by a Steeler through the fi rst four games of a season (570). Became the fi rst Steeler in team history to open the season with 100 yards from scrimmage in each of the first four games. In each of the last fi ve regular-season games, since Week 17 of 2013, has tallied at least 100 yards from scrimmage becoming the fi rst Steeler since Mike Wallace (2010-2011 six games) to have a fi ve game streak. Recorded a run of 10 or more yards in six straight games, dating back to Dec. 22, 2013 the fi rst such streak by a Steeler since Rashard Mendenhall in 2010 (six games: 1/3 10/17). RB LeGARRETTE BLOUNT Recorded his fi rst kickoff return with the Steelers for a 25 yard return. Now has 18 kickoff returns for 519 yards in his NFL career. CB WILLIAM GAY Extended his consecutive regular season games played streak to 116 the longest active consecutive games played streak among NFL cornerbacks. LB LAWRENCE TIMMONS Extended his streak of consecutive regular season games started to 57 the longest active streak among current Steelers. Led the Steelers defense with 10 total tackles (seven solo). DE CAM HEYWARD Brought down Tampa Bay QB Mike Glennon for a sack and a loss of 15 yards. Heyward now has 9.5 sacks in his NFL career (2.0 in 2014). CB CORTEZ ALLEN Hauled in his fi rst interception of the 2014 season and fi fth of his NFL career. LB ARTHUR MOATS Made his fi rst start as a Steeler, 21st in the NFL. K SHAUN SUISHAM With his third PAT made, surpassed Norm Johnson (137) for the fourth most PATs made in team history. Made his fi rst fi eld goal of the season and extended his franchise record for the most consecutive fi eld goals made to 24 before missing his second attempt.
STEELERS-JAGUARS SERIES HISTORY Series History: Series began in 1995 Overall Regular Season: Jaguars lead 11-10 Streak: Steelers have won last two At Pittsburgh: Steelers lead 6-4 At Jacksonville: Jaguars lead 7-4 Neutral Sites: n/a Last Regular-Season Meeting: Oct. 16, 2011, in Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 17, Jacksonville 13 Postseason Series: Jaguars lead 1-0 Last Postseason Meeting: Jan. 5, 2008, in Pittsburgh Jacksonville 31, Pittsburgh 29 (preseason and postseason record not included in overall series record) The Pittsburgh Steelers and Jacksonville Jaguars will meet for the 22nd time in a regular season series that began in 1995... Pittsburgh has won each of its previous two games versus Jacksonville...the Steelers are 6-4 when hosting the Jaguars in Pittsburgh and 4-7 when visiting Jacksonville. 2014 TEAM STATS Steelers Category Jaguars 24.3... Points Scored Per Game...14.5 24.8...Points Allowed Per Game...38.0 23.0... First Downs Per Game...16.3 412.0...Total Yards Per Game...279.3 143.8...Rushing Yards Per Game...69.8 268.3... Passing Yards Per Game...209.5 7.0...Sacks By...12.0 1... Interceptions By...1 31:33...Avg. Time of Possession...25:56 10... Touchdowns...7 3... Rushing Touchdowns...1 6... Passing Touchdowns...6 1... Touchdowns on Returns...0 9-10... Field Goals...3-5 43.0... Punting Avg....47.8 10.9...Punt Return Avg....7.4 16.3... Kickoff Return Avg...25.9 THE LAST TIME VS. JACKSONVILLE Pittsburgh 17, 16, Jacksonville Philadelphia 1413 Oct. Oct. 16, 7, 2012 2011 Heinz Field (61,036) (64,737) PITTSBURGH RB Rashard Mendenhall returned to action after missing the previous week with a hamstring injury, and rushed for a season-high 146 yards, leading the Steelers to a 17-13 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars at Heinz Field. With the win, the Steelers improved to 4-2 on the season, including a 3-1 record against the AFC South. The Steelers wasted no time, scoring on their opening drive of the game. QB Ben Roethlisberger led the team on a 10-play, 87-yard drive, that was capped off by Mendenhall s eight-yard touchdown run. The Steelers scored again on their next drive, when Roethlisberger found WR Mike Wallace for a 28-yard touchdown. Wallace finished with a game-high 76 yards on two receptions, including a long of 48 yards. It marked the fi fth straight game Wallace had a reception of 40+ yards. K Shaun Suisham connected on a 21-yard fi eld goal to give the Steelers a 17-0 lead. For the second consecutive game, the Steelers scored on their fi rst three drives of the game. The Steelers defense dominated the fi rst half, holding the Jaguars to 68 total yards, while sacking QB Blaine Gabbert four times. The Jaguars found a way to score, when K Josh Scobee connected from 46 yards out, and the Steelers went into halftime with a 17-3 lead. The Steelers offense failed to score in the second half, which allowed the Jaguars to chip away at the lead. Late in the third quarter, Gabbert found WR Jason Hill for an 18-yard touchdown to cut the lead to 17-10. Late in the fourth quarter, Scobee connected from 45 yards out to cut the lead to 17-13. The Jaguars had a chance to win the game on their fi nal drive, but Gabbert s hail-mary attempt was knocked down by Steelers defenders. The Steelers offense totaled 370 yards, including a season-high 185 yards on the ground. The Steelers defense held the Jaguars to 209 total yards, including 76 net passing yards. The Steelers defense also had fi ve sacks, including a pair from both LB LaMarr Woodley and DE Brett Keisel. GAME SUMMARY Jaguars (1-5) 0 3 7 3 13 STEELERS (4-2) 7 10 0 0 17 TEAM Q TIME PLAY DRIVE SCORE PIT 1 4:23 Mendenhall 8 yd. run (Suisham kick) 10-87; 5:57 7-0 PIT 2 13:40 Wallace 28 yd. pass from Roethlisberger (Suisham kick) 8-72; 4:15 14-0 PIT 2 10:58 Suisham 21 yd. FG 5-69; 1:25 17-0 JAX 2 8:44 Scobee 46 yd. FG 8-47; 2:14 17-3 JAX 3 1:46 Hill 18 yd. pass from Gabbert (Scobee kick) 17-80; 9:35 17-10 JAX 4 4:17 Scobee 45 yd. FG 5-25; 2:56 17-13 2014 AFC NORTH STANDINGS 2014 AFC North Standings W L T Pct. Pts. Opp. Cincinnati 3 0 0 1.000 80 33 Baltimore 3 1 0.750 103 60 Pittsburgh 2 2 0.500 97 99 Cleveland 1 2 0.333 74 77 This Week in the AFC North: Sunday, Oct. 5: Pittsburgh (2-2) at Jacksonville (0-4), 1 p.m. (CBS, locally ch. 2) Baltimore (3-1) at Indianapolis (2-2), 1 p.m. (CBS) Cincinnati (3-0) at New England (2-2), 1 pm. (CBS) Cleveland (1-2) at Tennessee (1-3), 1 p.m. (CBS) TEAM STATISTICS Jaguars Steelers 1st Downs 16 (6-7-3) 15 (6-8-1) 3rd Downs 4-15 (27%) 7-15 (47%) 4th Downs 1-1 (100%) 0-0 (0%) Total Net Yards 209 370 Plays-Avg. 61-3.4 58-6.4 Rushing Yards 133 185 Rush Att.-Avg. 30-4.4 32-5.8 Passing Yards 109 200 Att.-Comp.-Int. 26-12-0 23-12-0 Sacks By 3-15 5-33 Punts-Avg. 7-42.3 6-42.7 Penalties 4-22 8-65 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-0 Time of Poss. 28:47 31:13 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: Jax. Jones-Drew 22-96; Karim 5-21; Gabbert 3-16. Pit. Mendenhall 23-146, 1 TD; Redman 4-22; Roethlisberger 3-9; Dwyer 2-8. PASSING: Jax. Gabbert 26-12-0, 109, 1 TD. Pit. Roethlisberger 23-12-0, 200, 1 TD. RECEIVING: Jax. Thomas 4-36; Lewis 2-29; Hill 2-29, 1 TD; Jones-Drew 2-8; Dillard 1-7, Jones 1-0. Pit. Miller 4-27; Ward 3-47; Wallace 2-76, 1 TD; Sanders 1-32; Brown 1-16; Redman 1-2. All times are Eastern.
STEELERS-JAGUARS CONNECTIONS Steelers in Bold; Jaguars in Bold Italic Former Steelers/Jaguars Steelers CB Antwon Blake played one season (2012) in Jacksonville. Pittsburgh DB coach Carnell Lake played one season (1999) for the Jaguars and was named to the Pro Bowl. Jaguars strength and conditioning coordinator Tom Myslinski played three seasons (1996-97, 2000) for the Steelers. Jacksonville RB coach Terry Richardson played for the Steelers from 1996-97. Jaguars DT Ziggy Hood was drafted by the Steelers in the fi rst round (32nd overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft and played fi ve seasons (2009-13) for Pittsburgh. Area Connections Pittsburgh CB Antwon Blake was born in Jacksonville, Fla. Jacksonville LB Paul Posluszny is from Aliquippa, Pa. and played at Penn State from 2003-06. Jaguars WR Allen Robinson (2011-12) and TE Mickey Shuler (2007-09) also played at Penn State. Jacksonville DC Bob Babich is a native of Aliquippa, Pa. and coached linebackers at the University of Pittsburgh for three seasons (1994-96). Myslinski has a master s degree from the University of Pittsburgh and was a volunteer Asst. Strength and Conditioning coach for the Panthers from 1998-2001. He also was the Head Strength and Conditioning coach at Robert Morris for two seasons (2005-06). Jaguars Defensive Quality Control coach Dan Shamash played three years at Carnegie Mellon. NFL Connections Steelers HC Mike Tomlin coached two seasons (2004-05) in Tampa Bay with Jaguars TE/Asst. ST coach Ron Middleton. Steelers WR coach Richard Mann, S Will Allen and QB Bruce Gradkowski spent time with Jaguars HC Gus Bradley (2006-08) and DL coach Todd Wash (2007-09) in Tampa Bay. Pittsburgh RB LeGarrette Blount (2010-11) played two seasons with Jacksonville LB Geno Hayes spent in Tampa Bay. Blount spent one season (2012) in Tampa Bay with Jaguars Defensive Quality Control coach Dan Shamash. Mann and Jacksonville OL coach George Yarno coached one season (2008) in Tampa Bay. Steelers C/G Cody Wallace (2012), Blount (2010-12) and S Will Allen (2009) were teammates of Jaguars DT Roy Millerin in Tampa Bay. Pittsburgh WR Lance Moore spent fi ve seasons (2008-12) with Jacksonville STC Mike Mallory in New Orleans. Steelers STC Danny Smith coached Jaguars RB coach Terry Richardson and Steelers RB coach James Saxon in Philadelphia in 1995. Saxon held the same title in Minnesota and coached Jaguars RB Toby Gerhart for three seasons (2011-13). Steelers CB Brice McCain played one season (2012) with Jaguars CB Alan Ball in Houston. Pittsburgh OL coach Mike Munchak coached Jacksonville DT Sen Derrick Marks for four seasons (2009-12) in Tennessee. Steelers LB Arthur Moats played with Jaguars LB Paul Posluszny (2010) and OT Sam Young (2011-13) in Buffalo. Pittsburgh DT Cam Thomas spent one season with Jacksonville RB Jordan Todman in San Diego. STEELERS-JAGUARS CONNECTIONS Steelers in Bold; Jaguars in Bold Italic College Connections Steelers TE Michael Palmer (2007-09) and WR Martavis Bryant (2011-13) each spent time at Clemson with Jaguars DE Andre Branch (2007-11) and G Tyler Shatley (2009-13). Pittsburgh LB Lawrence Timmons played with Jacksonville LB Geno Hayes (2005-06) and LB Dekoda Watson (2006) at Florida State Steelers LB Vince Williams was teammates with Jaguars LB Telvin Smith (2010-12) and Watson (2008-09) at Florida State. Pittsburgh C Maurkice Pouncey (2009) and T Marcus Gilbert (2009-10) played at Florida with Jacksonville S Josh Evans. Steelers G David DeCastro spent two seasons (2008-09) with Jaguars RB Toby Gerhart at Stanford. Pittsburgh G Ramon Foster played three seasons (2006-08) at Tennessee with Jacksonville G Jacques McClendon. Steelers C/G Cody Wallace was teammates with Jaguars DE Red Bryant for four seasons (2004-07) at Texas A&M. Pittsburgh NT Steve McLendon spent four seasons (2005-08) at Troy with Jacksonville S Sherrod Martin. Steelers CB Brice McCain was teammates with Jaguars G Zane Beadles at Utah for four seasons (2005-08). Pittsburgh FB Will Johnson (2007-10) and LB Terence Garvin (2009-10) were teammates with Jacksonville LB J.T. Thomas III at West Virginia. Steelers LB Sean Spence was a senior at Miami in 2011 when Jaguars OC Jedd Fisch, RB coach Terry Richardson, Offensive Asst./Quality Control coach Tony Sorrentino and Offensive Asst. Matt Applebaum were on staff. Pittsburgh Offensive Asst. Shaun Sarrett coached four seasons (2008-11) with Jacksonville TE coach Ron Middleton at Duke. Steelers Asst. Head Coach/DL coach John Mitchell and Jaguars WR Coach Jerry Sullivan coached together on the LSU Staff for four seasons (1987-90). PIT-JAX SERIES HIGHS Passing Yards Steelers Kordell Stewart 317 10/26/1997 Jaguars Mark Brunell 308 12/2/1999 Rushing Yards Steelers Rashard Mendenhall 146 10/16/2011 Jaguars Fred Taylor 234 11/19/2000 Receiving Yards Steelers Yancy Thigpen 196 10/26/1997 Jaguars Jimmy Smith 164 9/22/1997
WHAT TO LOOK FOR FROM THE STEELERS The Steelers look to even the all time regular season series against Jacksonville with a win to 11-11 and to 5-7 on the road. Looks to extend its winning streak to three games versus the Jaguars. Pittsburgh looks to improve to 2-1 on the road during the 2014 season with a win at Jacksonville. FROM HEAD COACH MIKE TOMLIN A win would improve Tomlin to 74-43 during the regular season, inlcuding 32-27 on the road. Looks to move to 3-1 as the Steelers head coach against Jacksonville and 2-0 on the road. FROM THE STEELERS OFFENSE QB BEN ROETHLISBERGER Would improve to 98-49 as a starter during the regular season and 4-2 against Jacksonville (3-1 on the road). Needs four pass completions to tally 100 on the season. With his 155th completion, will reach 3,000 in his NFL career. RB Le VEON BELL Needs one touchdown to post 10 in his NFL career. With 11 rushing yards, will pass Joe Geri (1949-50 - 1,248) for the fourth most rushing yards by a Steeler in their first two seasons in the NFL (rookie to second year) and 151 to move into third (Willie Parker - 2004-05 - 1,388). Needs 41 yards from scrimmage to surpass Jerome Bettis (1996-610) for the most by a Steeler through the fi rst fi ve games of a season. With 100 yards from scrimmage, will extend his team record of recording 100 or more yards in each of the fi rst fi ve games of a season. With 174 yards from scrimmage, will surpass Franco Harris (1972-73 - 2,002) for the third most yards from scrimmage by a Steeler in their fi rst two seasons in the NFL (rookie to second year). WR ANTONIO BROWN Will become the eighth Steeler in team history with 300 career receptions with his 10th reception. Is one 100-yard receiving game from tying Plaxico Burress (11) for the fi fth most 100 yard games in team history. With two touchdown catches on Sunday, will become the fi rst Steeler in team history to post two scoring grabs in three consecutive games. With 12 receiving yards, will become the fourth Steeler to reach 4,000 yards within their fi rst fi ve years with the team. Will surpass Mike Wallace (4,042) for the ninth most receiving yards in team history with 55 yards. Needs 73 receiving yards to record 500 in 2014 and become the third Steeler to reach 500 in the fi rst fi ve games of a season (Mike Wallace - 2011-536 and John Stallworth - 1981-525). With 1,000 receiving yards on the season, will become the fi rst player in team history with back-to-back 1,000 yard campaigns since Mike Wallace (2010-11) and the fi fth player in franchise history to accomplish the feat. FROM THE STEELERS OFFENSE (CONT D) WR DARRIUS HEYWARD-BEY Needs 31 receptions to notch 200 in his NFL career. Is 120 receiving yards away from 2,500 in his NFL tenure. RB LeGARRETTE BLOUNT Is 132 rushing yards from reaching 3,000 in his NFL career. TE HEATH MILLER Will move into fourth in Steelers team history for most receiving touchdowns with his second scoring grab (Buddy Dial, 42). Needs 13 catches to join Hines Ward (1,000) and John Stallworth (537) as the third player in team history to record 500 career receptions. With 59 yards from scrimmage will move into seventh in team history (Lynn Swann, 5,534). Is 78 receiving yards shy of surpassing Lynn Swann (5,462) for the fourth-most receiving yards in Steelers history. FROM THE STEELERS DEFENSE DE BRETT KEISEL Needs one sack to record the 30th of his NFL career. Will have started 150 games with his sixth starts in the 2014 season. DE CAMERON HEYWARD Needs 1.5 sacks to produce the 10th of his NFL career. S TROY POLAMALU With his next interception, will move into sole possession for seventh-most in Steelers history (33). Is one interception returned for a touchdown to match Chad Scott and Jack Butler (4) for the second-most INT-TDs in team history. LB LAWRENCE TIMMONS Will record the 30th sack of his NFL career with his fourth quarterback takedown. LB JASON WORILDS Will register the 20th sack of his NFL career with his next quarterback takedown. FROM THE STEELERS SPECIAL TEAMS K SHAUN SUISHAM Needs two field goals made to surpass Norm Johnson (105) for the fourth-most fi eld goals made by a Steeler. Needs 50 points to reach 500 in his Steelers tenure. WR/PR ANTONIO BROWN Needs 110 punt return yards to move into fourth in team history (Louis Lipps, 1,212) and 157 to surpass Theo Bell (1,259) for third most in Steelers record books.
THE TOMLIN FILE Mike Tomlin was named the 16th head coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history on Jan. 22, 2007. Hired at the age of 34, Tomlin became only the third head coach hired by the Steelers since 1969. Tomlin became the youngest head coach in NFL history to both coach in and win a Super Bowl when he led the Steelers to a 27-23 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII. By winning the Super Bowl in only his second season as a head coach, he also became the fastest to win a Super Bowl title in Steelers history. Through seven seasons, Tomlin has accomplished many things that have never been done in the team s storied history. His 71-41 record (.634) is tied for the best start in franchise history. He has guided the Steelers defense to the NFL s top ranking in total defense four times, including most recently in 2012. He has also sent a total of 40 selections to the league s annual Pro Bowl, including two following the 2013 season. Tomlin has reached the playoffs four times in his fi rst seven seasons, including two trips to the Super Bowl (winning Super Bowl XLIII). Tomlin is one of only seven coaches in league history to win a Super Bowl within his fi rst two seasons as an NFL head coach. Tomlin is the only head coach in Steelers history to lead the team to two Super Bowls in his fi rst four seasons at the helm, including an appearance against the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XLV. He is one of only two Steelers head coaches to win three division titles in his first four seasons. Tomlin was appointed by Commisioner Roger Goodell to the NFL s Competition Committee in March, 2013. Arguably one of his best coaching performances may possibly have come in the second half of the 2013 season. Despite an 0-4 and 2-6 start to the season, the Steelers fi nished the regular season surging to a 6-2 second-half record, falling just short of the playoffs. However, he rallied the team despite numerous injuries on both sides of the ball, to stick together and fi nished second in the AFC North. The 2013 campaign also saw quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, wide receiver and team MVP Antonio Brown and running back Le Veon Bell break numerous regular-season records for the Steelers. Brown and safety Troy Polamalu were each selected to the Pro Bowl following the season. Tomlin led the Steelers to a 27-10 victory over the New York Jets in the 2012 home opener, becoming the fi rst coach in team history to win his fi rst six home openers. The Steelers fi nished the season with the top-ranked overall defense (275.8 ypg) and fi nished fi rst in passing defense (185.2 ypg). In 2011, Tomlin led the Steelers to a 12-4 record, marking the second straight season the team posted 12 wins, which marked only the second time in team history it has been achieved. The Steelers fi nished second in total defense under Tomlin s guidance in 2010, allowing only 276.8 yards per game. Pittsburgh led the NFL and set a team record in rushing defense, yielding only 62.8 yards per game (1,004 yards), the third-best total in NFL history dating back to 1970. The Steelers also established an NFL record in 2010 by not allowing an opponent to rush for more than 75 yards in any of their fi rst eight games during the regular season. In all, the Steelers defense led the NFL in 2010 in rushing yards allowed, points allowed (232), touchdowns (22), quarterback sacks (48), rushing average (3.0), yards per play (4.5) and yards allowed on fi rst down (4.08). Tomlin was a three-year starter at wide receiver at William and Mary (1990-94) and fi nished his career with 101 receptions for 2,054 yards and 20 TD catches. A fi rst-team All-Yankee Conference selection in 1994, he established a school record with a 20.2 yardsper-catch average. GOOD FIRST SEVEN Mike Tomlin has accomplished a lot in his fi rst seven seasons as head coach of the Steelers. Tomlin s 71 wins after his fi rst seven seasons are tied for the most wins in team history for any coach after his fi rst seven seasons. His two Super Bowl appearances also are tied for the franchise best for a coach in his fi rst seven seasons. Tomlin s four postseason berths and three division titles are tied for second for the most in a coach s first seven seasons. Below is how Tomlin ranks among Steelers coaches after their fi rst seven seasons: STEELERS HEAD COACHES THROUGH SEVEN YEARS HEAD COACH RECORD Mike Tomlin (2007-2013) 71-41 (.634) (2007-2013) Bill Cowher (1992-2006) 71-41 (.634) (1992-1998) Chuck Noll (1969-1991) 55-42 (.566) (1969-1975) Buddy Parker (1957-1964) 46-38 (.548) (1957-1963) HEAD COACH SUPER BOWL APP. SUPER BOWL WINS Chuck Noll 2 (1974, 75) 2 (1974, 75) Mike Tomlin 2 (2008, 10) 1 (2008) Bill Cowher 1 (1995) 0 HEAD COACH PLAYOFF APPEARENCES Bill Cowher 6 (1992-97) Mike Tomlin 4 (2007, 08, 10, 11) Chuck Noll 4 (1972, 73, 74, 75) Buddy Parker 1 (1962) HEAD COACH Bill Cowher Mike Tomlin Chuck Noll DIVISION TITLES 5 (1992, 94-97) (AFC Central) 3 (2007, 08, 10) (AFC North) 3 (1972, 74, 75) (AFC Central) IN THE DIVISION Mike Tomlin owns a 30-14 all-time mark against teams in the AFC North, including a division leading 4-3 record in 2013. His 30 regular-season wins against division opponents are the most of any AFC North team since 2007 (Baltimore: 27-18 / Cincinnati: 21-22 / Cleveland: 10-34). Tomlin has won at least four games against division opponents in fi ve of his fi rst seven seasons. He owns an impressive 17-5 record against divisional foes at Heinz Field. OUR HOUSE Mike Tomlin has lead the Steelers to a 42-16 career regularseason record at Heinz Field. In 2012, he won his fi rst four home games for the fourth time in his career (2007, 09 and 11). He opened the 2014 season with a 30-27 victory against Cleveland at Heinz Field in Week 1. Tomlin has led Pittsburgh to at least fi ve home wins in each of his fi rst seven seasons as head coach. His 42 home wins during the regular season are the fourth-most in the NFL since 2007. Below is a look at the best home records during the regular season since 2007: HOME GAME RECORDS: 2007-CURRENT Team W L T Pct. New England 51 6 0.895 Green Bay 44 12 1.781 Baltimore 45 14 0.763 Pittsburgh 42 16 0.724 New Orleans 41 16 0.719
TOMLIN AMONG THE BEST Since being named named head coach of the Steelers in 2007, Mike Tomlin has led Pittsburgh to 73 victories - the fourth-most wins in the NFL during that time span: NFL TEAM RECORDS: 2007-CURRENT TEAM RECORD PLAYOFF APP. SUPER BOWL APP. New England 90-26 6* 2 Green Bay 76-39-1 6* 1 Indianapolis 75-41 6* 1 Pittsburgh 73-43 4 2 New Orleans 71-45 4* 1 *Made the playoffs in 2013 Tomlin also has a.635 winning percentage - the sixth-best regular season winning mark among active NFL head coaches (min. 50 games): ACTIVE HEAD COACH WINNING PCT (MIN. 50 GAMES) COACH W L T Win Pct. Jim Harbaugh, SF (2011-pres.) 38 13 1.745 Bill Belichick (Cle 1991-95, NE 2000-pres.) 201 107 0.653 John Harbaugh (Bal 2008-pres.) 65 35 0.650 Mike McCarthy (GB 2006-pres.) 84 47 1.640 Sean Payton (NO 2006-11, 2013-pres.) 74 42 0.638 Mike Tomlin (Pit 2007-pres.) 73 43 0.629 Mike Smith (ATL 2008-pres.) 62 38 0.620 FEWEST TO 60 Mike Tomlin reached 60 regular-season wins in 88 games, tying Chuck Knox (88) for the fourth-fewest games to reach 60 career victories among coaches who began their career since 1970. FEWEST GAMES COACHED TO 60 WINS COACH TEAM(S)^ NO. OF GAMES George Seifert San Francisco 75 Joe Gibbs Washington 84 Mike Ditka Chicago 85 Mike Tomlin Pittsburgh 88 Chuck Knox L.A. Rams, Buffalo 88 Bill Cowher Pittsburgh 90 Andy Reid Philadelphia 90 ^ Through fi rst 60 wins TOMLIN VS. NFC During his career, Mike Tomlin s regular-season record against the NFC is 20-10, including 12-3 at home. The Steelers.667 regular-season winning percentage against the NFC since 2007 is second-best among AFC teams: AFC RECORDS VS. NFC: 2007-CURRENT Team W L Pct. New England 23 6.793 Pittsburgh 20 10.667 Baltimore 19 10.655 Tennessee 18 11.621 PRIMETIME SPECIALIST Pittsburgh played 14 games in primetime from 2011-2013. The Steelers defeated the Panthers 37-19 on Sunday Night Football last week, their second primetime game in as many weeks. The team will play three more times during the 2014 season under the lights. Head Coach Mike Tomlin is 22-14 overall in primetime games, including a 11-9 record on the road. He is 7-2 on Monday Night Football, 10-8 on Sunday Night Football and 5-4 on Thursday Night Football. Tomlin joined only Bill Cowher (Steelers), Tom Flores (Raiders), Steve Mariucci (49ers), George Siefert (49ers) and Don Shula (Colts, Dolphins) as coaches to win their fi rst six Monday Night Football games. TOMLIN BY THE NUMBERS 1ST Only one head coach in Steelers history - Mike Tomlin - has led the team to two Super Bowl appearences in their fi rst four seasons. 3RD Tomlin became the third head coach hired by the Steelers since 1969 on Jan. 22, 2007. 4 Number of times the Steelers defense has ranked first in total defense in the NFL under Tomlin, most recently in 2012. The Steelers have reached the playoffs four times in Tomlin s fi rst seven years at the helm, including two trips to the Super Bowl (capturing Super Bowl XLIII). 7 Tomlin is one of only seven coaches in NFL history to win a Super Bowl within his fi rst two years as an NFL head coach. 27-23 Tomlin became the youngest head coach in NFL history to both lead his team to and capture a Super Bowl championship when Pittsburgh defeated the Arizona Cardinals 27-23 in Super Bowl XLIII. 40 Since 2007, Tomlin has sent a total of 40 selections to the League s annual Pro Bowl, including two following the 2013 campaign. 42-16 Tomlin s record in his fi rst seven seasons in games played at Heinz Field - the fourth-best home record in the NFL since 2007. 73-43 Tomlin has compiled a 73-43 record into his eighth season as Pittsburgh s head coach - tied as the best start in Steelers history (Bill Cowher). Including the postseason Tomlin has a.656 winning percentage against the NFC during his fi rst eight years, which ranks fi rst among Steelers head coaches.
HEINZ FIELD ADVANTAGE Pittsburgh closed out the regular season at Heinz Field by winning fi ve of its last six home games in 2013. The team is 76-29-1 (.722) at home since Heinz Field opened in 2001, which is the third-best winning percentage in the NFL during that time span in home games. BEST HOME RECORD IN THE NFL - 2001-CURRENT TEAM RECORD WIN PCT. New England Patriots 88-17.838 Baltimore Ravens 81-26.757 Pittsburgh Steelers 76-29-1.722 Indianapolis Colts 76-30.717 Green Bay Packers 74-30-1.710 The Steelers own the fourth best record among AFC teams in home games since the 2001 season in interconference games: BEST HOME RECORD IN THE AFC vs. AFC - 2001-CURRENT TEAM RECORD WIN PCT. New England Patriots 67-12.848 Indianapolis Colts 58-21.734 Baltimore Ravens 58-22.725 Pittsburgh Steelers 54-25.684 Denver Broncos 52-28.650 Pittsburgh s 22-4-1 record at home against NFC opponents since opening Heinz Field in 2001 is second best in the AFC: BEST HOME RECORD IN THE AFC vs. NFC - 2001-CURRENT TEAM RECORD WIN PCT. Baltimore Ravens 23-4.852 Pittsburgh Steelers 22-4-1.833 New England Patriots 21-5.808 Denver Broncos 18-8.692 Indianapolis Colts 18-9.667 San Diego Chargers 18-9.667 HOME NUMBER TO NOTE 245-96-1 The Steelers own the best home record in the NFL with a 245-96-1 record (.718) since 1970. IN A SPAN OF 10-PLUS YEARS Pittsburgh is one of three teams to win at least 110 regular-season games since the start of the 2003 season. They are also second in Super Bowl appearances over that time span and tied for the lead with two Super Bowl victories. The following are the top-fi ve teams in regular-season winning percentage from 2003-present: Team W L T Pct. Playoff Berths SB App. SB Wins New England 140 40 0.778 10* 4 2 Indianapolis 125 55 0.694 10* 2 1 Pittsburgh 113 67 0.628 6 3 2 Green Bay 108 71 1.603 8* 1 1 Baltimore 108 72 0.600 7 1 1 *made the 2013 playoffs CONTROLLING THE NFC The Steelers have won 32 of their past 46 regular-season games versus teams in the NFC, dating back to 2003, including an 9-5 record since the start of the 2011 season. Pittsburgh matches up against the NFC South in 2014. In 2013, Pittsburgh played the NFC North. The Steelers fell to Chicago and Minnesota before closing out their NFC slate with a win at home against Detroit and at NFC North Champion Green Bay. Under Head Coach Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh is 21-10 against NFC teams (including the postseason). The Steelers are 105-64-1 all-time against the NFC in the regular and postseason, including 60-21-1 at home. Since 2009, Pittsburgh is 9-2 against the NFC at Heinz Field. WINNING ERA OF FREE AGENCY Pittsburgh owns the third-best regular-season record in the NFL since the free-agency era (since 1993) with a 211-128-1 (.622) record. The Steelers are one of fi ve teams (New England, 224 / Green Bay, 215, Denver, 202 and Indianapolis, 200) to record over 200 regular season wins since 1993. The following is a look at the top three regular-season records in the free agency era (since 1993): Team W L T Pct. 1. New England Patriots 224 116 0.659 2. Green Bay Packers 215 124 1.634 3. Pittsburgh Steelers 211 128 1.622 DEFENSE FEELS AT HOME Pittsburgh s defense gave up 20 points or less in five of eight home games in 2013. Since 2012, the Steelers defense has held opponents to 19.1 points per game at home - the third fewest in the AFC since the 2012 season: AFC POINTS PER GAME ALLOWED AT HOME - 2012-CURRENT 2012-current 2012-current TEAM HOME GP POINTS PER HOME GAME/ALLOWED Cincinnati 18 17.2 Baltimore 19 18.9 Pittsburgh 18 19.1 Since Dick LeBeau has been defensive coordinator (2004-present), the Steelers have allowed an average of 16.2 points per game at Heinz Field, which is the second-lowest in the NFL over that time span for points given up at home during the regular season (Baltimore, 15.7).
2014 BY THE NUMBERS 6.3 The Steelers rank third in the NFL and lead the AFC with an average of 6.3 yards per play through Week 4. 17 The number of rushing plays of 10-plus yards for the Steelers through Week 4 - tied for second most in the NFL. 18.9 The average starting position following kickoffs for Pittsburgh s opponents in 2014 - the second best average in the NFL. 24 K Shaun Suisham set a team record for the most consecutive fi eld goals made with 24. 37.5 Pittsburgh s defense has held opponents to a 37.5 third down conversion percentage (18 of 48) - the fi fth best mark in the AFC through Week 4. 264 The Steelers amassed 264 rushing yards in Week 3 s win at Baltimore - the fi rst time the team rushed for 250 yards or more since Dec. 7, 2006. 412.0 Pittsburgh ranks fi fth in the NFL (second in the AFC) with an average of 412.0 yards per game through Week 4. 427 WR Antonio Brown is fourth in the NFL (second in the AFC) with 427 receiving yards through Week 4. 570 RB Le Veon Bell has set a team record for the most yards from scrimmage through the fi rst four games of a season with 570 - leading the AFC and second in the NFL through Week 4. 575 The number of rushing yards the Steelers have generated through Week 4 - the fourth most in the NFL. 10/26/1986 The last game in Steelers history where two running backs each rushed for 100 yards or more prior to RBs Le Veon Bell and LeGarrette Blount crossing the century mark in Week 3. THE STEELERS IN 2014 Regular Post Season Season Overall: 2-2 0-0 At Home: 1-1 0-0 On the Road: 1-1 0-0 Neutral: 0-0 0-0 By Month: September 2-2 0-0 October 0-0 0-0 November 0-0 0-0 December 0-0 0-0 January 0-0 0-0 vs. AFC: 1-1 0-0 vs. AFC North 1-1 0-0 vs. AFC East 0-0 0-0 vs. AFC South 0-0 0-0 vs. AFC West 0-0 0-0 vs. NFC: 1-1 0-0 vs. NFC East 0-0 0-0 vs. NFC North 0-0 0-0 vs. NFC South 1-1 0-0 vs. NFC West 0-0 0-0 When: When Scoring First: 1-0 0-0 When Opponent Scored First: 1-2 0-0 When Scoring 20 or More Points: 2-1 0-0 When Scoring Less Than 20 Points: 0-1 0-0 When Leading after the fi rst quarter: 1-0 0-0 When Trailing after the fi rst quarter: 0-1 0-0 When Tied after the fi rst quarter: 1-1 0-0 When Leading at the Half: 2-1 0-0 When Trailing at the Half: 0-1 0-0 When Tied at the Half: 0-0 0-0 When Leading after three quarters: 2-1 0-0 When Trailing after three quarters: 0-1 0-0 When Tied after three quarters: 0-0 0-0 When Outrushing the Opponent: 1-1 0-0 With 35 or More Rushing Attempts: 0-0 0-0 With Less Than 25 Passing Attempts: 0-0 0-0 When Led in Time of Possession: 2-1 0-0 When Trailed in Time of Possession: 0-1 0-0 On Turf: 0-1 0-0 On Grass: 2-1 0-0 When led in Takeaway/Turnover Ratio: 1-0 0-0 When even in Takeaway/Turnover Ratio: 0-1 0-0 When trailed in Takeaway/Turnover Ratio: 1-1 0-0 With an Individual 100-Yard Rusher: 2-0 0-0 With an Individual 300-Yard Passer: 1-1 0-0 With an Individual 100-Yard Receiver: 1-1 0-0 With an Ind. Opponent 100-Yard Rusher: 1-0 0-0 With an Ind. Opponent 300-Yard Passer: 0-1 0-0 With an Ind. Opponent 100-Yard Receiver: 1-0 0-0 When winning the coin toss: 1-0 0-0 When losing the coin toss: 1-2 0-0 When playing outdoors: 2-2 0-0 When playing indoors: 0-0 0-0 In overtime games: 0-0 0-0
BEN ATTACK QB Ben Roethlisberger opened the 2014 season in remarkable fashion, setting a franchise record for the most passing yards in a Week One game with 365 yards as he completed 23 of 34 passes with a touchdown and interception for a 100.7 passer rating in the team s Kickoff Weekend 30-27 win against Cleveland. Through Week 4, Roethlisberger is third in the AFC and seventh in the NFL with 1,092 passing yards: AFC PASSING YARDAGE LEADERS - 2014 Rk. PLAYER CMP ATT YARDS 1. Andrew Luck, IND 115 167 1,305 2. Philip Rivers, SD 96 137 1,155 3. Ben Roethlisberger, PIT 96 141 1,092 At Baltimore in Week 2, Roethlisberger completed 22 of 37 passes for 217 yards with an interception. Roethlisberger completed 22-of-30 passes for 196 yards and two touchdowns for a 112.6 passer rating in the team s 37-19 win at Carolina in Week 3. Against Tampa Bay on Sunday, Roethlisberger completed 29-of- 40 passes for 314 yards with three touchdowns for a 120.2 passer rating. He became the 12th quarterback in NFL history to reach 35,000 career passing yards with one team and the game marked his 30th 300 yard performance of his career. HOME COOKING QB Ben Roethlisberger owns a 55-19 (.743) mark in the regular season in his career at Heinz Field, including winning his fi rst eight starts as a rookie in 2004. Since the start of the 2011 season, the signal caller is 17-7 at home. Over that time period, Roethlisberger is one of six active quarterbacks to have a passer rating of at least 100.0 at home during the regular season (100.4). Below is a breakdown of Roethlisberger s statistics in his Heinz Field career: ROETHLISBERGER S STATS AT HEINZ FIELD CATEGORY STATISTIC Record...55-19 Completion Pct. (Comp.-Att.)...63.3 (1,404-of-2,212) Passing Yards...17,861 Passing Touchdowns...118 Interceptions... 57 Passer Rating...95.7 300-plus Yard Games... 16 Multi-Touchdown Performances...34 (25-9 record) Roethlisberger has posted a perfect passer rating twice in his career at home, most recently Weeky 9 of the 2007 season against Baltimore. In the 2005 season opener against Tennessee, Roethlisberger achieved a perfect passer rating of 158.3. STARTING IN STYLE In his career, QB Ben Roethlisberger owns an 97-49 (.664) record as a starting quarterback in the regular season - the third-best regular season record in the NFL among all active quarterbacks (min. 50 starts). The following is a look at the top five starting records among active quarterbacks in the NFL (min. 50 starts): STARTING RECORDS AMONG ACTIVE QBs (Min. 50 Starts) Rk. PLAYER W L T Pct. 1. Tom Brady, NE 150 45 0.769 2. Peyton Manning, IND-DEN 169 74 0.695 3. Ben Roethlisberger, PIT 97 49 0.664 4. Aaron Rodgers, GB 60 31 0.659 5. Joe Flacco, BAL 65 35 0.650 Roethlisberger registered his 90 th career win in his 135 th career start, becoming the fi fth fastest quarterback who began their career in the Super Bowl era to reach 90 wins. NUMBER OF STARTS Rk. QUARTERBACK TO GET TO 90 WINS 1. Tom Brady 115 2. Joe Montana 128 3. Terry Bradshaw 129 4. Ken Stabler 133 5. Ben Roethlisberger 135 His 63-27 record after his fi rst 90 starts in the NFL ranked third (tied) in league history for the best record in such starts. Only Brady (67-23) and Stabler (66-23-1) had better records in their first 90 starts in the NFL. Roethlisberger s record is tied with Jim McMahon. FINDING THE END ZONE Over the fi nal seven games of the 2013 regular season, QB Ben Roethlisberger registered 15 touchdown passes and four interceptions while throwing for 1,727 yards. He finished the 2013 regular season with 28 passing touchdowns - the second-most of his career during one regular season (32 in 2007) and tied for the second-most in franchise history (Terry Bradshaw, 28, 1978). With 225 career touchdown passes during the regular season Roethlisberger passed QB Terry Bradshaw (212) for the most in franchise history: STEELERS ALL-TIME PASSING TOUCHDOWN LEADERS Rk. STEELER PASSING TDs 1. Ben Roethlisberger, 2004-pres. 225 2. Terry Bradshaw, 1970-83 212 3. Kordell Stewart, 1995-2002 70