Surely, there have been bigger mismatches in Steelers history than their defense against the Carolina Panthers offense Thursday night at Heinz Field.
I'll be darned if I can think of one.

The two teams could play until next Christmas Eve and the Panthers wouldn't score a touchdown.

The Steelers didn't even need safety Troy Polamalu to win, 27-3, at cold, damp Heinz Field. The only points the defense allowed came after the Panthers took possession at the Steelers 23 after a fourth-quarter punt. The defense deserved a shutout.

"If only our special teams had helped us out just a little bit ... " linebacker James Farrior said, grinning.


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