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Quick Take: Steelers (5-2) at Redskins (6-2)

Published: Oct 29, 2008 at 11:19 AM

Last meeting
In 2004, the Steelers got 100 yards rushing from Jerome Bettis and won their ninth consecutive game, 16-7, over the visiting Redskins.

Streaks
The Steelers have won the past three matchups to trim the Redskins' overall series lead to 42-30-3. Check out the historical matchup of the last five games.

Last week
A poor fourth quarter doomed the Steelers as they lost to the visiting Giants, 21-14. ... The Redskins rallied past the winless Lions, 25-17, to improve to 6-2.

Keep your eye on ...
Roethlisberger's patience:Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger is adept at holding onto the ball and making plays with defenders draped all over him, but it has also caused him to take 24 sacks, the third-highest number for any signal-caller in the league. With his shoulder ailing, he must try and get rid of the ball quicker to minimize the hits he absorbs.

Randle El's versatility:Redskins WR Antwaan Randle El faces his former Pittsburgh teammates for the first time since he left following Super Bowl XL. His ability to execute gadget plays could be a factor against an aggressive Steelers defense that likes to swarm to the ball.

Strength vs. strength: Washington's Clinton Portis is the league's leading rusher and the Redskins are second in the NFL with 155.2 rushing yards per game. The Steelers have the league's third-best rushing defense and allow only 71.6 yards per game.

Did you know?
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin (3-0) has never lost on Monday Night Football. ... In his past three Monday night games, Steelers LB James Harrison has seven sacks. ... When Portis runs for 100 yards or more, his teams are 32-10. ... Jason Campbell has yet to throw an interception this season.

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