Steelers Add To Packers' Troubles
Even without Ben Roethlisberger at the helm, the Pittsburgh Steelers managed to find a way to win on the road at the Green Bay Packers. Using strong defence and the running of Duce Staley, the Steelers extended their road winning streak to eleven games with a 20-10 victory.
Roethlisberger missed his second game after knee surgery on Thursday.
This time, the Steelers used Charlie Batch as replacement, who was making his first start since 2001 (while still with Detroit). Batch completed 9-of-16 passes for just 65 yards with an interception - but it was a deliberately conservative game plan.
Staley rushed for 68 of his 76 yards in the second half and received most of his fifteen carries only after Willie Parker left the game with an ankle injury. Staley didn't get a carry in his other game this season.
The poor season continued for the Packers (1-7). Facing an array of blitzes, Green Bay's Brett Favre completed 20-of-35 passes for 214 yards and an interception. Favre also fumbled in the second quarter. Steelers' Troy Polamalu picked up the loose ball and raced 77 yards for a touchdown.
