Steelers edge Falcons, 15-9
The Pittsburgh Steelers battled for four quarters and an extra session before defeating the Atlanta Falcons, 15-9.
It took a long touchdown run from running back Rashard Mendenhall in overtime to finally put away the Falcons.
The game went back and forth as the team’s traded field goals, including some missed opportunities.
In the end, it was Pittsburgh’s constant pounding on the ground that seemed to wear down Atlanta.
Wide receiver Hines Ward finished with six catches for 108 yards while Mendenhall had 120 yards on the ground.
