DOUBLE-DOG-RENEGADE! STEELERS DUMP BROWNS 27-11

The Cleveland Brownie Elves are the gift that keeps on giving . . . playing their first meaningful game against the hated Pittsburgh Steelers . . . in . . . who knows how many years (and at home no less), they offered little resistance to the resurgent Steelers, who claimed their third win in a row, 27-11.  Pittsburgh, who seemed irrelevant after an 0-4 and 2-6 start to the season, have now won 5 of their last 7 to improve to 5-6.  The 'mistake-on-the-lake' has now dropped 5 of 6 to fall to 4-7.

Big Ben is now 16-1 against the hapless Brownie Elves, who go through QBs like most people use toilet paper -- one and done.  Roethlisberger completed 22 of 34 passes for 2 TDs and zero interceptions.  Moreover, he wasn't sacked  . . . at all . . . (nice job o-line)!

The Steeler D was the star of this game with 5 sacks, 3 fumble recovers and 21-yard interception return for a touchdown by William Gay.

Steelers playoff picture (seriously) . . . 

In the AFC North, the Cincinnati Bungles (who were idle today) remain in first place with a 7-4 record (2-2 in the division).  Pittsburgh now has sole possession of second place with a 5-6 mark (2-1 in the division).  Next week's opponent, the Baltimore Haters are in third at 5-6 (2-2 against the division), and the Cleveland Brownie Elves are bringing up the rear at 4-7 (2-3 against the AFC North).

In the battle for the 2nd AFC Wild Card: the Steelers, Ravens, Jets, Dolphins, Chargers, and Titans are all tied with 5-6 records.

Tomorrow Never Knows*  . . . but it is now "on" for Thanksgiving night in Baltimore when the Steelers take on the Ravens.  Whoever comes up short in this one will likely have seen their playoff hopes take a mortal blow, while the winner will be in position to challenge the Bungles for the AFC North title.

It is on and the Steeler anxiety this week -- "goes to 11" . . . 

"Tweak" this . . .

Big Ben, who has 6 TDs against 0 INTs in the past two games, and 19 touchdowns against 10 interceptions for the year, also has this to be proud of . . .

2004-present (10 seasons)
92-45 regular season record
10-4 playoff record
102-49 total record as a starter
3 AFC championships in 4 appearances
2 Super Bowl championships in 3 appearances

*The Steeler Face laid down a Beatles inspired soundtrack for this game (including "Getting Better" and "What Goes On") along with Paul McCartney's "Coming Up" and John Lennon's "Watching the Wheels" in honor of his good friend Pat Johnston who could not watch today's action (major FAIL by your travel agent).  Of course, the Steeler Face sprinkled in a little AC/DC's "Hell's Bells." . . and a whole lot of RENEGADE!