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| It was that kind of day for Chris Kemoeatu and the Steelers' offensive line. |
It was over when ...
Steelers backup QB Byron Leftwich threw incomplete on fourth-and-10 with 35 seconds remaining to end Pittsburgh's slim chances of an improbable comeback. The Eagles took over on downs and kneeled down to run out the clock.
Game ball
This contest featured a dominant performance by the Eagles' front seven on defense, but not to be overlooked was the sensational effort from Philadelphia punter Sav Rocca. Rocca punted three times in the fourth quarter and all left the Steelers in challenging field position and allowed the Eagles to keep the defensive pressure on.
Key stat
The Eagles recorded nine sacks and a safety and had at least twice that many knock-downs. And those numbers don't count the four times Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger barely escaped sacks and was credited with 6 total rushing yards. If Roethlisberger was less elusive, the Eagles very easily could have tallied 15 sacks or more.
Noteworthy
Eagles RB Brian Westbrook left in the second quarter with an ankle injury and did not return. ... Roethlisberger left late in the fourth quarter with a hand injury and did not return. ... The Steelers did not have a play of 20 yards or more until Heath Miller's 21-yard grab with less than two minutes left. ... In one eight-play stretch of the second quarter, the Steelers gave up five sacks, committed a false start penalty and threw an interception. ... Pittsburgh did not get into the red zone until its final drive. ... Donovan McNabb set a new Eagles franchise record with his 176th career touchdown pass.
