stillers4me
10-31-2011, 05:36 AM
The Steelers did exactly what they needed to do to conquer the explosive New England Patriots.
They possessed the ball nearly twice as long as the Patriots — 39 minutes, 22 seconds. Time of possession was the catalyst of the Steelers' 25-17 victory Sunday at Heinz Field.
Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and the rest of the offense executed a game plan that was designed, in part, to limit opportunities for New England quarterback Tom Brady, who last season carved up the Steelers' secondary in a 39-26 victory.
Offensive coordinator Bruce Arians could never have imagined that the Patriots would have only one first-quarter possession. Or that his offense would post a 78-50 advantage in plays from scrimmage..............
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They possessed the ball nearly twice as long as the Patriots — 39 minutes, 22 seconds. Time of possession was the catalyst of the Steelers' 25-17 victory Sunday at Heinz Field.
Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and the rest of the offense executed a game plan that was designed, in part, to limit opportunities for New England quarterback Tom Brady, who last season carved up the Steelers' secondary in a 39-26 victory.
Offensive coordinator Bruce Arians could never have imagined that the Patriots would have only one first-quarter possession. Or that his offense would post a 78-50 advantage in plays from scrimmage..............
read more @ //www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/steelers/s_764714.html