Week 16 Recap and The Curious Case of the Steelers Offense By AlfredFustakgi on Dec 28, 2020, 9:13am EST +
First Half - In what turned out to be one of the most frustrating, satisfying, and confusing games in recent memory, the
Pittsburgh Steelers overcame a 24-7 halftime deficit against the
Indianapolis Colts to win 28-24 behind an impressive second half from Ben Roethlisberger, who passed for 342 yards and 3 TDs. It was a tale of two halves. In the first half, all signs pointed to another lackluster performance from the offense in a game where the defense looked like it might have to score for them (which they nearly did). After a strip sack by LB TJ Watt, who set a new career mark in sacks in a season with 15, CB Mike Hilton returned the fumble down to the Colts 3 yard-line. Pittsburgh scored on a James Conner run 3 plays later. There is very little to note apart from that gift from the Colts offense, as the Steelers would punt 5 times in the first half alone.
Bengals Defense Owns Steelers In First Half, 17-0
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COIN TOSS: The Steelers get the ball first.
What Went Wrong: The first half against the Bengals was one of the most inept offensive performances by the Steelers in recent memory. From a historical perspective, it was the first time the Bengals shut out the Steelers through an entire first half since November 1990.
The Steelers turned the ball over three times – on a bad exchange between Maurkice Pouncey and Roethlisberger that was made worse when a pulling David DeCastro knocked the ball toward the Cincinnati defense; on an interception; and on a fumble when JuJu Smith-Schuster took a big hit from safety Vonn Bell.
Let s get to it:
PATRICIA TEMPLER FROM PITTSBURGH, PA: Why is the Steelers-Bengals Monday night game today not on a local Pittsburgh television station? I am very upset about this as I do not subscribe to ESPN, and I m an avid Steelers fan. I don t think this is right.
ANSWER: Rest easy, Patricia. The Steelers game against the Bengals tonight in Cincinnati will be televised on WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh as well as on ESPN. It s an NFL rule that all Monday Night Football and Thursday Night Football games be televised on an over-the-air network in the two local markets.
CORNELIUS KEMP II FROM LUKE AFB, AZ: How do you think Marcus Allen has played thus far? Also, what do you think of Marcus Mariota?
Let s get to it:
RANDY MITCHELL FROM ESCONDIDO, CA: In a recent installment of Asked and Answered, you mentioned that Jack Lambert did that hilarious commercial with Myron Cope 35 years ago to promote a roller-coaster at Kennywood Park in Pittsburgh. I do not recall ever seeing that commercial. By chance, is there a link available to the commercial?
ANSWER: It s available. My suggestion: go to Google, and type this into the search box: Myron Cope Jack Lambert Kennywood. That will take you where you want to be, then click on one of them and enjoy.
LINDA WOODS FROM GLEN GARDNER, NJ: I love JuJu Smith-Schuster, but even as a Steelers fan I get annoyed when he dances on the other team s logo before the game. It s comparable to other teams disrespecting the Terrible Towel. The only thing it accomplishes is riling up the other team. What do you think about it?
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