Pittsburgh Steelers Upset Colts
It was one of the most enthralling playoff games in a long while. The Steelers played a good game and deserved their win - but so nearly had it stolen from them by goal line fumble and an unexpected refereeing decision.
The Steelers were quite dominant until the fourth quarter, when Vanderjagt missed his first field goal at home, from 46 yards. It ultimately cost the Colts the game 21-18.
Where Pittsburgh's powerful defense put off a jittery Peyton Manning, taking the ball on downs at the Colts two yard line with just more than a minute left, Bettis then made a mistake when he fumbled after a hit. Nick Harper, snatched up the ball and made for the end zone. But the saving tackle came from an unlikely source as Roethlisberger reached out a hand and stopped the run
Manning then passed the Colts into field goal range, where Vanderjagt missed.
The refereeing call that confused everyone was when Troy Polamalu's diving interception was overruled - when replays clearly showed Polamalu catching the ball as he fell, rolling and tumbling with it in his hands, and fumbling it as he got up.
The Colts were matched by the Steelers who used Parker and Bettis to great effect - and despite some great throwing by Manning late in the day, it was a well masterminded victory by Pittsburgh's management and team.
