Quick Take: Steelers take out rivals

Published: Sep 09, 2007 at 01:40 PM

It was over when ...
Ben Roethlisberger threw his fourth touchdown pass of the game late in the third quarter. Big Ben finished 12-of-23 for 161 yards and no interceptions.

Game balls
The Pittsburgh defense. Six different players combined for six sacks in the game. The defense also forced three fumbles and intercepted Cleveland QBs twice. Big Ben & Co. then turned those miscues by the Browns into 14 points.

Key stat
Browns coach Romeo Crennel dropped to 1-12 against AFC North teams and is winless in five cracks at the Steelers.

Noteworthy
Browns starting QB Charlie Frye was pulled after the first quarter. His final stats: 4-of-10 for 34 yards and one interception. His replacement Derek Anderson finished 13-of-28 for 184 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

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