The dreaded "bubble-screen" that was vilified by the Steeler Face last year made a triumphant return in tonight's action. Bruce Arians, who was run out of town by Steelers management . . . I mean, who voluntarily retired from the Steelers before being hired by the Colts . . . must have been miffed, as that play call never seemed to yield positive results when he called plays in Pittsburgh.
Sadly, Brown's amazing play was the only offensive touchdown for the Steelers on the night (even after being spotted the ball at Indy's 10-yard line following a blocked punt).
The Steelers had to settle for a 25-yard Daniel Hrapmann field goal on that possession. Hrapmann went on to score all of the rest of Pittsburgh's points, which came on subsequent kicks of 39, 43 and 22 yards.
While the kicks from 25, 39 and 43 were solid drives through the middle of the bars, his 22-yarder that was the game winner with 20 seconds left was a partially blocked wobbler that barely crawled over the uprights.
Game Notes:
Ike Taylor (remember him) picked off an unLucky throw and ran 50 yards for a touchdown, putting the Steelers up 14-0.
After the Steeler D starters left the game, Indianapolis scored 24 points, including 17 unanswered in the first half.
Pittsburgh wide receiver David Gilreath seems to possess maneuverability and speed. He ended the game with 78 yards receiving including an impressive 41-yard grab.
Steeler QB Jerrod Johnson looked good as well, completing 4 of 5 passes for 65 yards and running three times for 11 yards. After a Josh Victorian interception late in the 4th quarter, Johnson led the Steelers game-winning scoring march.
Jonathan Dwyer and Jason Ford each had over 40 yards rushing and averaged over 5 yards per cary.
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