Roethlisberger, Steelers shock Jaguars with epic comeback
Ben Roethlisberger capped a brilliant fourth quarter by diving in for the winning TD, extending Pittsburgh's winning streak to six games.
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2018 Schedule
7-2-1, 1st in AFC North
- 8/9W 31-14
- 8/16L 51-34
- 8/25W 16-6
- 8/30W 39-24
- 9/9T 21-21
- 9/16L 42-37
- 9/24W 30-27
- 9/30L 26-14
- 10/7W 41-17
- 10/14W 28-21
- 10/28W 33-18
- 11/4W 23-16
- 11/8W 52-21
- 11/18W 20-16
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Big Ben takes out trash talk with win over Jags
After a tough start Ben Roethlisberger was happy to get the last word in against a Jaguars defense that did plenty of trash talking.
Jeremy Fowler ESPN Staff Writer
Steelers defense gave up 141 rushing yards in the first half but 28 in the second. "To call (this win) a steal is a disservice to the guys in this locker room," DE Cam Heyward said. "We battled, and we took it.”
Roethlisberger not a primary option on game-winning TD (0:26)
Tomlin: 'We took care of business' (0:50)
Jeremy Fowler ESPN Staff Writer
JuJu Smith-Schuster was "kind of the hero" of the game for his ability to win matchups outside, Ben Roethlisberger said. He also won with locker-room fashion.
Roethlisberger leads Steelers to win after rocky start (2:01)
Jeremy Fowler ESPN Staff Writer
Ben Roethlisberger says Jaguars defenders talk a lot but "I'm carrying the game ball home."
Watch: Big Ben's 70th TD pass to Antonio Brown goes for 78 yards
The Steelers snapped out of their offensive funk against the Jaguars with a TD pass to Antonio Brown that traveled 43 air yards.
Roethlisberger leads Steelers to comeback win over Jags
Ben Roethlisberger was far from perfect until the fourth quarter, and that was all that mattered for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Jeremy Fowler ESPN Staff Writer
Only gutsy, brawling play and a diving Ben Roethlisberger could slay the Jaguars dragon. The epic fourth-quarter comeback showed the resolve of a team primed for a special season, but it also exposes a few flaws. Rangy defenders and a stout running game can control the pace on Pittsburgh. That will need to change for the stretch run.
Ramsey picks off Big Ben twice (1:06)
Big Ben dives into end zone for game-winning TD (0:29)
Ben Fawkes ESPN Staff Writer
Pittsburgh (-4) comes back to win 20-16 over Jacksonville and a miracle push for Steelers backers. Game stays well under total of 47.
McDonald snags TD in double coverage (0:28)
Brown burns Ramsey for 78-yd TD (0:33)
Jeremy Fowler ESPN Staff Writer
Ben Roethlisberger keeps taking Jacksonville's bait. With two picks Sunday, that's nine turnovers in his last 9 quarters vs. Jaguars, who closed passing lanes, attacked bad throws. In a winnable game, Steelers need response from QB.
Ben Fawkes ESPN Staff Writer
Jaguars (+4) are up 6-0 early on the Steelers in the second quarter. Under 47 bettors looking good so far.
Jeremy Fowler ESPN Staff Writer
Steelers' slow start on offense is nothing new. This is the fourth game of the season Pittsburgh failed to record more than four plays on either of their first two drives. The Steelers are 1-2 in those previous games.
Jeremy Fowler ESPN Staff Writer
Matchup to watch: Steelers OLB Bud Dupree vs. Jaguars LT Ereck Flowers, who is starting due to injury and struggled mightily as a New York Giant. Dupree has been disruptive the last three weeks.
Sources: Bell, Steelers made late pushes for deal
The Steelers and Le'Veon Bell both made closing pushes at the deadline to iron out a deal that would have brought him back to Pittsburgh. Now, his situation could impact the Steelers' salary cap next year and may set a league precedent on tagged players.
Jeremy Fowler ESPN Staff Writer
Overheard this week from very prominent Steeler after Le'Veon Bell Locker rummage: ‘We're too rich to be wearing other people's shoes.'
Young: 'Watch out for the Steelers' (0:46)
Jeremy Fowler ESPN Staff Writer
Asked Antonio Brown about his ritual of late-night workouts. "Goat cheese, goat milk, goat skin - goats eat grass," he said.
Jeremy Fowler ESPN Staff Writer
Steelers RT Marcus Gilbert and DE Stephon Tuitt are both OUT for game against the Jaguars. Matt Feiler and Tyson Alualu set to start in their places.
2018 AFC North Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 7 | 2 | 1 | .750 | 299 | 225 |
| Baltimore | 5 | 5 | 0 | .500 | 237 | 181 |
| Cincinnati | 5 | 5 | 0 | .500 | 256 | 312 |
| Cleveland | 3 | 6 | 1 | .350 | 218 | 263 |
2018 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards314.2
Rushing Yards105.7
Points For30.82nd
Points Against23.2
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2018 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(28) | Terrell Edmunds | S | Virginia Tech |
| 2(28) | James Washington | WR | Oklahoma State |
| 3(12) | Mason Rudolph | QB | Oklahoma State |
| 3(28) | Chukwuma Okorafor | OT | Western Michigan |
| 5(11) | Marcus Allen | S | Penn State |
| 5(28) | Jaylen Samuels | FB | North Carolina State |
| 7(28) | Joshua Frazier | DT | Alabama |