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Pittsburgh Steelers 2013 Schedule/Resul tsPreseason (0-4)

Saturday, Aug. 10 NEW YORK GIANTS L, 13-18 (KDKA)

Monday Aug. 19 at Washington L, 13-24 (ESPN/WTAE)

Saturday, Aug . 24 KANSAS CITY L , 20-26, OT (KDKA)

Thursday, Aug. 29 at Carolina L, 10-25 (KDKA)

Regular Season (5-7)

Sunday, Sept. 8 TENNESSEE L, 9-16 (CBS)

Monday, Sept. 16 at Cincinnati L, 10-20 (ESPN)

Sunday, Sept. 22 CHICAGO L, 23-40 (NBC)

Sunday, Sept . 29 vs. Minnesota* L, 27-34 (CBS)

Sunday, Oct. 6 BYESunday, Oct . 13 at New York Jets W, 19-6 (CBS)

Sunday, Oct. 20 BALTIMORE W, 19-16 (CBS)

Sunday, Oct. 27 at Oakland L, 18-21 (CBS)

Sunday, Nov. 3 at New England L, 31-55 (CBS)

Sunday, Nov. 10 BUFFALO W, 23-10 (CBS)

Sunday, Nov. 17 DETROIT W, 37-27 (FOX)

Sunday, Nov. 24 at Cleveland W, 27-11 (CBS)

Thursday, Nov. 28 at Baltimore L, 20-22 (NBC)

Sunday, Dec. 8 MIAMI 1 p.m. (CBS)

Sunday, Dec. 15 CINCINNATI 8:30 p.m. (NBC)

Sunday, Dec. 22 at Green Bay 4:25 p.m. (CBS)

Sunday, Dec. 29 CLEVELAND 1 p.m. (CBS)

*Game played at Wembley Stadium (London) Times and TV Network may change due to NFL flexible scheduling

Postseason

Sat.-Sun., Jan. 4-5 Wild Card Weekend (NBC, CBS & FOX)

Sat.-Sun., Jan. 11-12 Divisional Playoff Games (CBS & FOX)

Sunday, Jan. 19 Conference Championships (CBS & FOX)

Sunday, Jan. 26 AFC-NFC Pro Bowl (Hawaii) (NBC)

Sunday, Feb. 2 Super Bowl XLVIII (New York/New Jersey) (FOX)

NOTE: All times are Eastern.

Home games in Bold/CAPS.

Week 14

Pittsburgh Steelers (5-7) vs. Miami Dolphins (6-6)

Date: Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013

Kickoff: 1 p.m., ET

Site: Heinz Field (65,500) Pittsburgh, Pa.

Playing Surface: Natural Grass

TV Coverage: CBS (locally KDKA-TV, channel 2)

Anno uncers : Ian Eagle (play-by-play)

Dan Fouts (analyst)

Local Radio: Steelers Radio Network

WDVE-FM (102.5)/WBGG-AM (970)

Anno uncers : Bill Hillgrove (play-by-play)Tunch Ilkin (analyst)

Craig Wolfley (sideline)

National Radio: Sports USA Radio

Anno uncers : Adam Amin (play-by-play)

Ross Tucker (analyst)

Spanish Radio:Available on Steelers.com

A Look at the Coaches:

Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin

Overall regular-season record: 68-40 (.630)/seventh season

Regular-season record at Pittsburgh: 68-40 (.630)/seventh season

Playoff Record/Years: 5-3/four years

Miami Dolphins Head Coach Joe Philb in

Overall regular-season record: 13-15 (.464)/second season

Regular-season record at Miami: 13-15 (.464)/second season

Playoff Record/Years: n/a

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visit the teams official web site at www.steelers.com. Updated

daily, the web site has the most extensive information on upcoming

games and the most comprehensive news on the Steelers.

Pittsburgh Steelers (5-7)

vs.

Miami Dolphins (6-6)Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013 1 p.m. (ET)

Heinz Field Pittsburgh, Pa.

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MIKE TOMLIN was named the 16th head coach in Pittsburgh

Steelers history on Jan. 22, 2007. Hired at the age of 34, Tomlin

became only the third head coach hired by the Steelers since

1969.

Tomlin became the youngest head coach in NFL history to both

coach in and win a Super Bowl when he led the Steelers to a 27-

23 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII. By winning

the Super Bowl in only his second season as a head coach, he

also became the fastest to win a Super Bowl title in Steelershistory.

In Tomlins first six years as head coach, he has guided the

Steelers defense to the NFLs top ranking in total defense four

times. He has also sent a total of 38 selections to the leagues

annual Pro Bowl, including two following the 2012 season. Tomlin

has reached the playoffs four times in his first six seasons,

including two trips to the Super Bowl (winning Super Bowl XLIII).

Tomlin is one of only seven coaches in league history to win a

Super Bowl within his first two seasons as an NFL head coach.

Tomlin is the only head coach in Steelers history to lead the team

to two Super Bowls in his first four seasons at the helm, including

an appearance against the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl

XLV. He is one of only two Steelers head coaches to win three

division titles in his first four seasons.Tomlin was appointed by Commisioner Roger Goodell to the

NFLs Competition Committee in March, 2013.

In 2012, he led the Steelers to a 27-10 victory over the New York

Jets in the home opener, becoming the first coach in team history

to win his first six home openers. The Steelers finished the season

with the top-ranked overall defense (275.8 ypg) and finished first

in passing defense (185.2 ypg).

In 2011, Tomlin led the Steelers to a 12-4 record, marking the

second straight season the team posted 12 wins, which marked

only the second time in team history it has been achieved.

The Steelers finished second in total defense under Tomlins

guidance in 2010, allowing only 276.8 yards per game. Pittsburgh

led the NFL and set a team record in rushing defense, yielding

only 62.8 yards per game (1,004 yards), the third-best total in NFL

history dating back to 1970. The Steelers also established an

NFL record in 2010 by not allowing an opponent to rush for more

than 75 yards in any of their first eight games during the regular

season.

In all, the Steelers defense led the NFL in 2010 in rushing yards

allowed, points allowed (232), touchdowns (22), quarterback

sacks (48), rushing average (3.0), yards per play (4.5) and yards

allowed on first down (4.08).

Tomlin was a three-year starter at wide receiver at William and

Mary (1990-94) and finished his career with 101 receptions for

2,054 yards and 20 TD catches. A first-team All-Yankee Conference

selection in 1994, he established a school record with a 20.2

yards-per-catch average.

THE COACHES

2013 Regular Season AFC North Standings

W L T Pct. Pts. Opp.Cincinnati 8 4 0 .667 292 216Baltimore 6 6 0 .500 249 235Pittsburgh 5 7 0 .417 263 278Cleveland 4 8 0 .333 231 297

This Week in the AFC North:Sunday, Dec. 8:Pittsburgh (5-7) vs. Miami (6-6), 1 p.m. (CBS)Baltimore (6-6) vs. Minnesota (3-8-1), 1 p.m. (CBS)Cleveland (4-8) at New England (9-3), 1 p.m. (CBS)Cincinnati (8-4) vs. Indianapolis (8-4), 1 p.m. (CBS)

All times are Eastern.

For the 15th consecutive year, WDVE-FM (102.5) and WBGG-AM (970) are carrying all Steelers games.

Addi tionally, Steelers games can be heard on a 47-stat ionnetwork spanning Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio and Maryland

All Steelers games will be broadcast in Spanish on steelers.com

For the 19th straight season, Bill Hillgrove serves as the Voice

of the Steelers and handles play-by-play duties for the broadcastJoining Hillgrove for his 15th season as an expert analyst is TunchIlkin, the former Steelers All-Pro offensive tackle. Joining the teamfor his 11th season is former Steeler offensive lineman CraigWolfley, who provides sideline analysis.

Stations on the Steelers Radio Network include:

STEELERS RADIO COVERAGE

FLAGSHIP STATIONS (2)WDVE-FM (102.5)WBGG-AM (970)

PENNSYLVANIA (35)Allentown-WSAN (1470)Altoona-WVAM (1430)Altoona-WRKY (104.9)Beaver Falls-WBVP (1230)Beaver Falls-WMBA (1460)Bedford-WBVE (107.5)Bradford-WESB (1490)Butler-WISR (680)Chambersburg-WCHA (800)Clarendon-WKNB (104.3)Clarion-WCCR (92.7)Cooperstown-WUUZ (107.7)DuBois-WOWQ (102.1)Erie-WJET (1440)Gettysburg-WGET (1320)Grove City-WWGY (95.1)Harrisburg-WHGB (1400)Harrisburg-W237DE (95.3)Homer City-WCCS (1160)Johnstown-WRKW (99.1)Johnstown-WKGE (850)Latrobe-WCNS (1480)Manchester Twp.-WGLD (1440)Mount Union-WHUN (106.9)Punxsutawney-WPXZ (104.1)Reading-WIOV (1240)Riverside/Selinsgrove-WVSL (1240)Saegertown-WUUZ (94.3)Scottdale-WLSW (103.9)Somerset-WLLI (990)State College-WRSC (103.1)Uniontown-WMBS (590)Washington-WJPA (1450)Williamsport-WCXR (93.3)Williamsport-WZXR (103.7)

OHIO (3)Fremont-WOHF (92.1)Westerville-WMNI (103.9)Youngstown-WNIO (1390)

MARYLAND (3)Cumberland-WTBO (1450)Frostburg-WFRB (560)Hagerstown-WHAG (1410)

WEST VIRGINIA (5)Fairmont-WRLF (94.3)Fairmont-WMMN (920)New Martinsville-WXCR (92.3)St. Marys-WJAW (630)Wheeling-WKWK (97.3)

SOUTH CAROLINA (1)Myrtle Beach-WRXZ (107.1)

JOE PHILBIN is in his second season as head coach of the

Miami Dolphins. He was named the ninth coach in Dolphins history

on January 20, 2012.

Prior to joining Miami, Philbin served as the offensive coordinator

for the Green Bay Packers from 2007-11. During that time, he led

an offense that ranked in the top 10 in points scored and total

yards every season. Philbin originally joined the Packers in 2003

as an assistant offensive line coach. He served as the tight ends/

assistant offensive line coach from 2004-05 and the offensive line

coach in 2006.

Before his tenure in Green Bay, Philbin coached at Iowa from

1999-2002 and from 1997-98 he was a coach at Harvard.


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LAST WEEKS GAME

Baltimore 22, Pittsburgh 20Thursday, Nov. 28 Baltimore, Md. (M&T Bank Stadium)

Pittsburgh Team Notes:

It was the fifth consecutive game between the Steelers and

Ravens that was decided by three points or less.

The Steelers are now 20-16 against the Ravens during the regula

season, including 9-9 at Baltimore.

Pittsburgh is 1-6 all-time on Thanksgiving.

The Steelers are 8-7, 2-6 on the road, when playing on Thursday

night. The Steelers fell to 409-265-2 during the regular season since

1970.

Pittsburgh finished 7-13 (54%) on third down.

The Steelers offense registered three red zone touchdowns

against the Ravens, who entered the game with the number one

red zone defense in the NFL.

QB Landry Jones, WR Derek Moye, CB DeMarcus Van Dyke, TE

Richard Gordon, LB Stevenson Sylvester, LB LaMarr Woodley

and NT Steve McLendon were inactive for the Steelers.

Pittsburgh Individual Notes:

QB Ben Roethlisberger

Completed 28 of 44 passes for 257 yards, two touchdowns an

a passer rating of 94.6.

Tied Terry Bradshaw (212) for the most passing touchdowns i

franchise history during the regular season.

With 21 touchdown passes on the season became the firs

quarterback in franchise history to record at least 20 touchdow

passes during the regular season five times (32 in 2007, 26 i

2009, 21 in 2011 and 26 in 2012).

Extended his franchise-best streak of consecutive games in

which he has played in with at least one touchdown pass to 26

(including the postseason).

With 3,375 passing yards on the season, Roethlisberger ha

totaled the most passing yards by a Steeler in the teams first 12

games (dating back to 1960).

STEELERS PRONUNCIATIONSLeVeon Bell ...............................(LAY-vee-on)

Hebron Fangupo .......................(Heh-bron Fan-GOO-poe)

Ramon Foster ............................ (ra-MONE)

Brett Keisel ................................(KEE-sul l)

Derek Moye ................................(Rhymes with Toy)

Troy Polamalu ............................ (Pole-uh-MAH-lu)

Ben Roethlisberger ...................(ROTH-lis-ber-ger)

Shaun Suisham ......................... (Swee-zum)

Shamarko Thomas....................(SHUH-mar-ko)

Kion Wilson ................................(KEY-on)

LaMarr Woodley ......................... (la-MARR)

Jason Worilds ............................(Worlds)

MEDIA NOTESMiami Conference Call: Miami Dolphins Head Coach Joe

Philbin and a Dolphins player will be available for conference

calls on Wednesday, Dec. 4. The player will call at 4:45 p.m. ESTand Philbin will call at 5 p.m. EST.

Weekly Press Conference:Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlinwill conduct a press conference on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at noon, in theSteelers media workroom at the UPMC Sports PerformanceComplex.

Official Steelers Website:Media and fans can read about thelatest Steelers news on the official Steelers website. The site,www.steelers.com, features breaking news, statistics, playerbiographies and much more.

Media-Only Section of www.steelers.comThe Steelers Media Relations Department offers a Media-

Only section on steelers.com. To sign up for this service, go to

http://members.steelers.com and register as a new userbelow the left hand navigation bar. Then follow the instructions onthe Media Relations page and once your registration is approved,you will receive an email and can access all information. If youhave any questions or problems, please [email protected].

NFLmedia.com: Journalists worldwide have access to thededicated media website featuring news from the NFL and itsteams. Daily releases, statistics, domestic and international NFLupdates and other information about the NFL are available. Thesite also provides links to other NFL and individual team sites.

THIS WEEKS SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)Saturday, Dec. 7Friday, Dec. 6 Sunday, Dec. 8 Monday, Dec. 9Wednesday, Dec. 4Tuesday, Dec. 3 Thursday, Dec. 5

1 p.m. (ET)

Home Game

vs.

Miami

(Heinz Field)

CBS(locally KDKA-TV,

channel 2)

No media availabilityNoon - Coach Tomlinpress conference

(ROOT Sports)

No player availability

Open locker room12:15 - 12:45 p.m.

Practice: 1 - 3 p.m.

Coordinators availablecoming off the field after

practice

Coach Tomlin availableupon request after

practice

Open locker room3 - 3:30 p.m.

TBAPractice: 10:45 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

Open locker room12:30 - 1 p.m.

Open locker room12:30 - 1 p.m.

Practice: 1:15 - 3:15 p.m.

Coach Tomlin availableupon request after

practice

Open locker room3:15 - 3:45 p.m.


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STEELERS NATION HD RADIOSteelers Nation Radio is a 24-hour/day HD radio station

dedicated specifically to the Pittsburgh Steelers. SNR

broadcasts live daily from Pittsburghs practice facility at the

UPMC Sports Performance Complex from 4-6 p.m.

It can be heard on www.steelers.com, the Steelers

Gameday Plus mobile app, through iHeartRadio (under the

heading Steelers Nation Radio) and at 102.5 WDVE HD2.

A full daily schedule of what is on Steelers Nation HD Radio

is available at www.facebook.com/steelersnationradio.

Passing Yards

Rk. Steelers Player (season) In Teams First 12 Games

1. Ben Roethl isberger (2013) 3,375

2. Ben Roethlisberger (2011) 3,246


4. Tommy Maddox (2003) 2,743


With 297 completions on the season he has the most

completions by a Steeler in the teams first 12 games of a season,

dating back to 1960.Complet ions

Rk. Steelers P layer (season) In Teams Fi rst 12 Games1. Ben Roethl isberger (2013) 297

2. Ben Roethlisberger (2011) 260


4. Tommy Maddox (2003) 238


RB LeVeon Bell

Totaled 73 rushing yards on 16 carries (4.6 avg.) with one

touchdown. Also recorded a season-high seven receptions for

63 yards (9.0) with a long of 29 yards.

Registered a career-long 43-yard run to the Baltimore eight-yard

line in the third quarter. It was the longest run against Baltimore

this season. The drive resulted in a touchdown.

Totaled 136 yards from scrimmage to become the third Steelers

rookie to register at least 90 yards from scrimmage in at least fivegames, dating back to 1960.

Games With 90+

Rk . St ee le rs Rookie (season ) yards From Sc r im mage

1. Franco Harris (1972) 8

2. Bam Morris (1994) 5

LeVeon Bell (2013) 5

3. Tim Worley (1989) 4

Tied for second among Steelers rookies in rushing touchdowns

in the teams first 12 games of the regular season (dating back to

1960):Rushing Touchdowns

Rk. Steelers Rookie (season) In Teams First 12 Games


2. Joe Womack (1962) 5

Bam Morris (1994) 5LeVeon Bell (2013) 5

Tied for fourth among Steelers rookies in rushing touchdowns

(dating back to 1960):Rushing Touchdowns

Rk. Steelers Rookie (season) As A Rookie


2. Willie Asbury (1966) 7

Bam Morris (1994) 7

4. Joe Womack (1962) 5

Tim Worley (1989) 5

LeVeon Bell (2013) 5

WR Antonio Brown

Finished with five receptions for 59 yards.

With 85 receptions on the season he became the third receiver

in franchise history to reach 85 receptions in one regular season(Hines Ward, 2001-03 and 2009 / Yancey Thigpen, 1995).

With 1,103 receiving yards this season he has recorded the

most yards by a Pittsburgh player in the teams first 12 games of

a season, dating back to 1960.Rec. Yards In Teams

Rk. St eel er s Pl ay er (s eas on ) First 12 Games

1. Antonio Brown (2013) 1,103

2. Buddy Dial (1963) 1,100

3. Hines Ward (2002) 1,090

John Stallworth (1984) 1,090

5. Yancey Thigpen (1997) 1,016

Has registered at least one reception in 52 consecutive games

in which he has played, including the postseason.

With four games remaining in his fourth season, Brown has

already registered the most receptions (236) by a Steelers receive

in their first four regular seasons.Receptions In

Rk. Player (seasons) First Four Seasons GP GS

1. Antonio Brown (2010-13) 236 50 24

2. Santonio Holmes (2006-09) 235 60 48

Mike Wallace (2009-12) 235 63 48

4. Plaxico Burress (2000-03) 226 60 55

5. Hines Ward (1998-2001) 218 64 45

WR Emmanuel Sanders Registered six receptions for 43 yards and one touchdown.

Hauled in an eight-yard touchdown in the third quarter, extending

his single season career high to four touchdown receptions.

WR Jerricho Cotchery

Hauled in a one-yard touchdown reception to pull the Steelers

within two points late in the fourth quarter.

Registered at least one receiving touchdown for the fourth time

in the last five games. It also extends his new single-season

career-high to eight touchdowns.

TE Heath Miller

Finished with a team-high eight receptions for 86 yards.

Passed Elbie Nickel (5,131, 1947-57) for the fifth-most receivingyards in franchise history and the most by a tight end (5,148).Rk. Player Receiving Yards

1. Hines Ward (1998-2011) 12,083

2. John Stallworth (1974-1987) 8,723

3. Louis Lipps (1984-91) 6,018

4. Lynn Swann (1974-82) 5,462

5. Heath Miller (2005-13) 5,148

6. Elbie Nickel (1947-57) 5,131

Became the 19th tight end in NFL history to reach 450 career

receptions during the regular season (454).

Registered at least one reception for the 84thconsecutive game

in which he has played, including the postseason.

LB Jason Worilds

Led the team with 10 tackles (six solo), two sacks, one tackle foloss and three quarterback hurries.

With six sacks on the season he surpassed his previous caree

high for sacks in a single season (5.0 in 2012).

Recorded his second multi-sack game of the season (2.0 at

NE, 11/3/13) and the fourth of his career.

First Steelers player since LB LaMarr Woodley (10/30/11) to

register two sacks in the first half of a game.

In the first quarter, on second and goal from the one-yard line,

sacked QB Joe Flacco for a loss of six yards.

On second and 15 in the second quarter, sacked Flacco for a

loss of eight yards to the Pittsburgh 29-yard line.


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2013 REGULAR SEASON STATISTICAL COMPARISON

Steelers Cat ego ry Do l p h i n s

21.9 ................................. Points Scored Per Game ........................... 21.023.2 ................................ Points Allowed Per Game .......................... 20.719.9 ................................... First Downs Per Game ............................. 18.0338 .6 .................................. Total Yards Per Game ............................ 321.976.8 ................................ Rushing Yards Per Game .......................... 88.7261. 8 .............................. Passing Yards Per Game ........................ 233 .325.0 .............................................. Sacks By ........................................ 37.07 .............................................. Intercep tio ns By ......................................16

31:1 3 .............................. Avg. Time o f Possessi on ........................ 28:5 327 ................................................ Touchdowns .......................................... 265 .......................................... Rush ing Touchdowns .................................... 721 .........................................Passing Touchdowns ...................................1 71 ........................................Touchdowns on Returns .................................. 224/ 26 ........................................... Field Goals ..................................... 23 /3041.9 ........................................... Punt ing Avg. ..................................... 48.912.8 ....................................... Punt Return Avg. ................................... 8.622.6 ..................................... Kickoff Retu rn Avg. ............................... 24.4

Series History: Series began in 1971

Regular Season Series: Pittsburgh leads 12-9

At Pit tsburgh: Pittsburgh leads 6-2

At Miami: Miami leads 7-6

Neutral Sites: n/a

Last Regular-Season Meeting: Oct. 24, 2010 (in Miami)

Pittsburgh 23, Miami 22

Postseason Series: Miami leads 2-1

Last Postseason Meeting:AFC Championship Game

(in Miami) Jan. 6, 1985, Miami 45, Pittsburgh 28

The Dolphins are making their first trip to Heinz Field since

2007six of the previous eight games in this series took place in

Miami, dating back to 1994...this will be the ninth game played in

Pittsburgh between these two teams in the regular season, but

only the second time the game has taken place in Pittsburgh in

Decemberthe Dolphins are searching for their first regular-

season victory at Heinz Field, having failed in their previous two

attemptsthe Steelers have won five straight games, their longest

streak in series history, and eight of the last 11 contests since the

1990 seasonPittsburghs five-game winning streak againstMiami is tied for the teams longest active streak against any

team in the NFL in the regular seasonPittsburgh has outscored

Miami by 97-66 in that five-game winning streak, but the last three

regular-season games have been decided by six points or less.

STEELERS-DOLPHINS SERIES HISTORY

Local Connections

Steelers WR Antonio Brown and TE Richard Gordon are Miam

natives. Steelers OT Marcus Gilbert grew up just north of Miam

in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Gordon also played his collegiate footbal

at the University of Miami.

Dolphins Head Coach Joe Philbin played a year of collegiate

football at Washington & Jefferson College located in Washington

Pa. Philbin also coached at Allegheny College in Meadville, Pa.

from 1990-93.

Dolphins assistant offensive line coach Chris Mosley playedrunning back at Washington & Jefferson College from 1999-2000

and then coached at the school in 2004.

Dolphins running backs coach Jeff Nixon is a native of Rochester

Pa., the same hometown as Steelers WR Derek Moye.

Dolphins offensive coordinator Mike Sherman coached at the

University of Pittsburgh from 1981-82, serving as a graduate

assistant.

Steelers C Maurkice Pouncey, currently on the teams Reserve

Injured List, is the twin brother of Dolphins C Mike Pouncey.

Pro Connections

Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin coached Dolphins assistan

defensive backs coach Blue Adams with the Tampa Bay

STEELERS-DOLPHINS CONNECTIONS

The Steelers PLAY 60 game will be held this Sunday when

they take on the Miami Dolphins. NFL PLAY 60 is a league-

wide initiative promoting youth health and wellness by

encouraging kids to be physically active at least 60 minutes

each day.

The Steelers PLAY 60 students will line up on the sidelinefor the National Anthem and be part of the coin toss. The

students were selected by the Steelers Fuel Up to Play 60

partner. The PP&K team championship will also take place

as part of Pittsburghs celebration of PLAY 60.

Details On Heinz Field Bag Policy

Beginning this season, all NFL teams have implemented

a new safety policy at stadiums that will make the security

process more efficient and effective. The policy affects the

type and size of bags that are permitted into the stadium, not

the items that fans normally need to bring to a game.

Heinz Field encourages fans to not bring in any type of

bags. However, the following style and size bag, package or

container at stadium plaza areas, stadium gates or whenapproaching queue lines of fans awaiting entry into the

stadium:

Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed

12" x 6" x 12. (Official NFL team logo clear plastic tote

bags are available through steelers.com, at all Steelers

Sideline Stores and at nflshop.com), or

One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or

similar).

Logo on bag cannot exceed 4.5" tall by 3.4" wide.

Small clutch purses, approximately the size of a hand,

or 4.5" x 6.5" with or without a handle or strap, may be

carried into the stadium along with one of the clear bag

options. An exception will be made for medically necessary items

after proper inspection at each gate.

Diapers and wipes can be carried in a clear bag, however

diaper bags are not permitted.

Each member of a family, including children, will be able

to carry an approved clear bag and a clutch purse.

This policy will be in effect for all University of Pittsburgh

football games as well as all concerts at Heinz Field. This

policy does not pertain to media or working staff at Heinz

Field, though security screening will still take place at all

points of entry for such guests.

A comple te li st of the new po li cy can be found onwww.steelers.com/allclear.


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WHAT TO LOOK FOR

Buccaneers in 2005. Tomlin was in his final season as Tampas

defensive backs coach and Adams was in his first season as a

defensive back with the Bucs. Steelers wide receivers coach

Richard Mann and Dolphins quarterbacks Zac Taylor worked

together on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers coaching staff in 2007,

and Mann worked in Tampa with Dolphins assistant offensive

line coach Chris Mosley in 2009. From 2004-09, Steelers S Will

Al len was a member of the Buccaneers.

Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin was the Minnesota Vikings

defensive coordinator in 2006 when Dolphins OT Bryant

McKinnie was playing for the Vikings. Dolphins WR Mike Wallace was originally drafted by the Steelers

in third round (84thoverall) of the 2009 NFL draft out of Ole Miss.

Wallace appeared in 63 games with the Steelers and started 48.

He amassed 235 receptions and over 4,000 yards receiving to go

along with 32 touchdown receptions in his time in Pittsburgh.

Steelers S Ryan Clark played for the New York Giants with

Dolphins tight ends coach Dan Campbell in 2002 and with

assistant defensive backs coach Blue Adams in 2003. Adams

also played for the Dallas Cowboys from 2003-05 and was a

teammate of Steelers P Mat McBr iar and K Shaun Suisham.

Steelers WR Jerricho Cotchery and Dolphins LB Jason Trusnik

were teammates with the New York Jets from 2007-09.

Steelers TE Michael Palmer played for the Atlanta Falcons with

Dolphins T Tyson Clabo and CB Brent Grimes from 2010-12.

Steelers special teams coordinator Danny Smith held the same

position with the Washington Redskins in 2005 when Dolphins

CB Dimitri Patterson was in his only season with the Redskins.

Steelers LS Greg Warren played at the University of North

Carolina with Dolphins assistant quarterbacks coach Ben

Johnsonin 2004.

Steelers P Mat McBriar and Dolphins G Danny Watkins were

teammates with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2012.

Steelers LB Kion Wilson played for the Carolina Panthers with

Dolphins CB R.J. Stanford in 2011.

Steelers TE Richard Gordon played with Dolphins LB Philip

Wheeler for the Oakland Raiders in 2012.

College Connections

Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin was the defensive backscoach at the University of Cincinnati from 1999-2000 when

Dolphins assistant defensive backs Blue Adamswas playing for

the Bearcats. Tomlin was Adams position coach.

Steelers offensive line coach Jack Bicknell, Jr. and Dolphins

assistant offensive line coach Chris Mosley were both on the

Boston College coaching staff in 2007.

Steelers DE Brett Keisel and Dolphins LS John Denney played

together at Brigham Young University in 2001.

Steelers DE Cameron Heyward (2007-10)and OT Mike Adams

(2008-11) played at The Ohio State University with Dolphins WR

Brian Hartline (2007-08) and LB Austin Spitler (2005-09).

Steelers RB LeVeon Bell and Dolphins TE Dion Sims were

teammates at Michigan State University from 2010-12.

Steelers OT Marcus Gilbert (2006-10) played at the University ofFlorida with a number of Dolphins players including C Mike

Pouncey (2007-10), RB Mike Gillislee (2009-12), LB Jelani

Jenkins (2009-12) and K Caleb Sturgis (2008-12).

Steelers G Ramon Fosters final season at the University of

Tennessee was 2008, the first year that Dolphins G/T Dallas

Thomas played for the Vols.

Steelers DE Ziggy Hood and Dolphins TE Michael Egnew were

teammates at the University of Missouri for one season in 2008.

Steelers RB Jonathan Dwyer and Dolphins LB Philip Wheeler

were teammates at Georgia Tech in 2007.

Steelers TE David Paulson played at the University of Oregon

with Dolphins DE Dion Jordan from 2008-11.

PITTSBURGH TEAM NOTES

The Steelers look to improve 13-9 against the Dolphins during

the regular season, including 7-2 at home and 3-0 at Heinz Field

Pittsburgh looks to record its sixth consecutive win against Miami

The Steelers have not lost to the Dolphins since 1998.

The Steelers look to register their fourth win in the last five games

Pittsburgh looks for its fourth consecutive win at Heinz Field

which would make the Steelers 4-2 at home this season. With a win, Pittsburgh would be 5-5 against the AFC this season

including 3-1 against the AFC East.

A win would make the Steelers 6-3 in its last nine games.

The Steelers aim to improve to 410-265-2 during the regular

season since 1970.

Look to become the first Steelers offense to register five games

with at least 350 net passing yards in one season, dating back to

1970. Prior to this season the most times a Steelers offense had

thorwn for at least 350 net yards in one season, was three times

in 2009.

PITTSBURGH INDIVIDUAL NOTES

Head Coach Mike Tomli n

A win would make him 69-40 during the regular season, including40-14 at home.

Looks to improve to 4-0 against the Dolphins as a head coach

A win would make him 55-33 against AFC teams, including the

postseason.

QB Ben Roethlisberger

A win would make him 93-46 as a starter during the regula

season, including 53-17 at home.

Is looking to improve to 5-0 against Miami. He has not thrown an

interception against the Dolphins since 11/26/07 and has a caree

passer rating of 108.2 versus Miami.

Is one touchdown pass from passing Terry Bradshaw (212) fo

the most during the regular season in franchise history.

Needs two passing touchdowns to have 23 on the seasonwhich would be the second-most touchdowns thrown by a

Steelers quarterback in the teams first 13 games of the season

(Roethlisberger, 26 in 2007), dating back to 1960.

Needs 152 yards to pass his own record (3,526 in 2011) for the

most passing yards by a Steelers quarterback in the teams firs

13 games of a season, dating back to 1960.

Looking to throw for 400+ yards for the sixth time in his career

and the third time this season (400 yards at NE, 11/3/13 and 406

yards vs. CHI, 9/22/13).

Is looking to set a franchise best by throwing for at least 375

yards in four games during the same regular season (383 yards

vs. MIN in London, 9/29/13 / 400 yards at NE, 11/3/13 / 406 yards

vs. CHI, 9/22/13).

Steelers RB Felix Jones and Dolphins G Nate Garner were

teammates at the University of Arkansas from 2005-07.

Steelers WR Derek Moye and Dolphins DE Jared Odrick played

together at Penn State from 2007-09.

Steelers LB Chris Carter and CB Isaiah Green played at Fresno

State University with Dolphins WR Marlon Moore from 2007-09

Steelers TE Richard Gordon played at the University of Miam

with Dolphins RB Lamar Miller and DE Olivier Vernon in 2009

10.

Steelers C/G Cody Wallace played at Texas A&M in 2007 with

Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehi ll . Steelers LB Stevenson Sylvester played at the University o

Utah from 2006-09, and played with four Dolphins players while

there: CB R.J. Stanford from 2006-09, LB Koa Misi and DE Derrick

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Looks to total at least 350 passing yards for the fifth time this

season, which would surpass his own franchise best for games

with at least 350 passing yards in the same season (4 in 2009).

Looking to extend his franchise best streak of consecutive games

in which he has played in with at least one touchdown pass to 27

(including the postseason).

If he throws for at least four touchdowns it would be the second

time in his career that he has registered three games with at

least four touchdown passes in the same season (3 in 2007).

Dating back to 1960, throwing for at least four touchdowns in

three games in a single season is a franchise record he shareswith Bubby Brister (3 in 1990).

RB LeVeon Bell

Needs 53 yards from scrimmage to become the fourth Steelers

rookie (dating back to 1960) to reach 900 yards from scrimmage

(Franco Harris, 1,235 / Bam Morris, 1,040 / Louis Lipps, 931).

With 90+ yards from scrimmage, he would become the second

Steelers rookie to record at least 90 yards from scrimmage in at

least six games, dating back to 1960 (Franco Harris - 8).

Looks to record two rushing touchdowns and join Willie Asbury

(2 TDs @ PHI on 12/4/66 and 2 TDs @ NYG on 12/11/66) and

Franco Harris (2 TDs @ BUF on 10/29/72 and 2 TDs vs. CLE on

12/3/72) as the only Steelers rookies to record two games with at

least two rushing touchdowns in the same season, dating back

to 1960.

With two rushing touchdowns, he will tie for the second-most

rushing touchdowns by a Steelers rookie (dating back to 1960):Rk. Steelers Rookie Rushing TDs GP

1. Franco Harris (1972) 10 14

2. Bam Morris (1994) 7 13

Willie Asbury (1966) 7 14

WR Antonio Brown

Needs five receptions to become the second player in Steelers

history to register at least 90 receptions in a single regular season

(Hines Ward: 112, 95, 95, 94).

Is one reception shy of passing Yancey Thigpen (85 in 1995) for

the fifth-most receptions in a single regular season in franchise

history. Needs 97 yards to become the eighth player in franchise history

to reach 1,200 receiving yards in one season and the first since

Mike Wallace (1,257) in 2010.

Is six yards away from passing his career high (1,108) for

receiving yards that he set in 2011.

Needs 104 receiving yards to pass John Stallworth (1,206 in

1984) for the most receiving yards by a Steelers player in the

teams first 13 games.

Looks to become the third Steelers player to record two games

with at least 10 receptions in the same regular season (Hines

Ward, 2002 and Yancey Thigpen, 1995).

If he totals at least 100 yards receiving it would mark the fourth

100+ yard receiving game of this season, the seventh of his career.

Aims to record 150+ receiving yards for the third time in hiscareer and the second time this season. It would make Brown

the sixth player in franchise history to register at least two games

with 150+ receiving yards in the same season and the first to

accomplish the feat since Plaxico Burress in 2001.

Looking to record at least one reception for the 53rd consecutive

game in which he has played, including the postseason.

Looks to total at least 170 all-purpose yards for the third time

this season (200 vs. Chi / 178 vs. Buf) and the sixth time in his

career (215 at Ari. 10/23/11 / 172 vs. Cle. 12/8/11 / 170 at Cin. 11/

13/11).

A Ni ce November: After finishing 2-1 in the month of Octobe

the Pittsburgh Steelers won three of their first four games in

November before dropping the final one by two points at Baltimore

Below are some highlights from November:

Pittsburghs three wins tied for the most in the AFC this

season in November (Baltimore, 3-2).

The Steelers offense recorded at least 300 total net yards

in each game (479, 300, 398, 302, 329).

Pittsburgh racked up over 350 net passing yards twice

(371 and 358) and over 100 net rushing yards twice (108

and 136).

Pittsburgh scored at least 20 points in all five games (31,

23, 37, 27, 20).

The Steelers defense held two teams to just one

touchdown (Buffalo and Cleveland) and three teams to

less than 100 net rushing yards.

Pittsburghs defense recorded 15 sacks in the five games

and forced nine turnovers (six fumbles, three interceptions).

QB Ben Roethlisberger earned AFC Offensive Player of

the Month honors for the first time in his career. He finished

the month with 1,445 yards on 125-201 passing (62.2)

with 13 touchdowns, three interceptions and a passer

rating of 99.2. The passing yards, completions, attempts

and passing touchdowns were all single-month career

highs.

Roethlisberger was named AFC Offensive Player of the

Week for his performance versus the Detroit Lions in Week

11 (367 yards and four touchdowns), marking the ninth

time in his career than he took home such honors.

S Troy Polamaluwas named AFC Defensive Player of

the Week for his Week 12 performance against the Browns

where he registered four tackles, one sack, a career-high

two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one pass

defensed. It was the seventh time Polamalu earned the

honor in his career.

The offensive line only gave up 10 sacks on 201 passing

attempts.

Roethlisberger registered a passer rating over 95.0 in

four of the five games. He did not throw an interception in

any of the final three games of the month, while throwing

eight touchdowns.

TEAM NOTES

WR Emmanuel Sanders

Needs 23 receiving yards to pass his career high (626) that he

set in 16 games in 2012.

Looks to register his fourth reception of 40+ yards this season

(42 at NE / 55t at NYJ / 43 at CIN).

TE Heath Miller

Is two touchdowns away from tying Buddy Dial (42) for the fourth

most receiving touchdowns in team history.

Looks to register a reception for the 85th consecutive game in

which he has played, including the postseason.

S Troy Polamalu

Needs one interception to tie Jack Ham and Darren Perry (32)

for the seventh most in team history.

S Ryan Clark

Is one interception shy of tying his career high of three that he

recorded in 2009 with Pittsburgh and 2005 with Washington.

LB Jason Worilds

Looks to record at at least two sacks for the third time this

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Pittsburgh finished the 2004 regular season with an undefeated

(8-0) home record for only the third time in team history and fo

the first time in 25 years.

The Steelers finished the 1979 regular season with an

undefeated home record (8-0) and eventually won Super Bow

XIV. The Steelers were also undefeated at home (7-0) in 1972.

The following is a look at the list of the Steelers records at home

since 2004:

Year Record

2004 8-02005 5-3

2006 5-32007 7-12008 6-22009 6-2

2010 5-32011 7-12012 5-32013 3-2

A Good 10-Plus Years: Pittsburgh is one of five teams to win a

least 100 regular-season games since the start of the 2003

season. They are also second in Super Bowl appearances ove

that time span and tied for the lead with two Super Bowl victories

The following are the top-five teams in regular-season winning

percentage from 2003-present:

Team W L T Pct. Playoff Berths SB App. SB WinsNew England 135 37 0 .785 9 4 2

Indianapolis 120 52 0 .698 9 2 1

Pittsburgh 108 64 0 .628 6 3 2

Green Bay 103 68 1 .602 7 1 1

Baltimore 103 69 0 .599 7 1 1

Among The Bes t: The Steelers win at the New York Jets in

Week 5 gave the franchise 600 career wins (including

postseason). Pittsburgh is the fourth team in the league, and the

first in the AFC, to reach to 600 win total.

The following is a list of the top five teams in the NFL for career

wins (including postseason):

Team Wins

1. Chicago Bears 744

2. Green Bay Packers 725

3. New York Giants 681

4. Pittsburgh Steelers 604*

5. Washington Redskins 587*Total includes 1943 season when Pittsburgh joined Philadelphia

Addi tional ly, Pittsburgh owns the third-best regular-season

record in the NFL since the free-agency era (since 1993) with a

206-125-1 (.622) record. The Steelers are one of three teams

(New England, 219 / Green Bay, 210) to record over 200 wins

since 1993.

The following is a look at the top three regular-season records

in the free agency era (since 1993):

Team W L T Pct .

1. New England Patriots 219 113 0 .660

2. Green Bay Packers 210 121 1 .634

3. Pittsburgh Steelers 206 125 1 .622

If You Build It, They Will Come: Pittsburgh opened the 2013

season by selling out each of the first five home games. Pittsburgh

has sold out every home game, dating back to Nov. 5, 1972 versus

Cincinnati, a span of 322 regular-season games.

The Steelers averaged 61,141 fans in eight home games during

the 2012 season. It was the 11th time in 12 seasons at Heinz

Field that Pittsburgh averaged over 61,000 fans per game.

In the 2010 AFC Championship victory over the N.Y. Jets, the

Steelers broke the single-game record. The attendance of 66,662

surpassed the old mark of 65,597 set October 25, 2009, during a

game versus the Minnnesota Vikings.

RB LeVeon Bellran for over 70 yards three times (74, 80,

73).

WR Antonio Brown recorded at least five receptions and

50 yards in each game. He totaled over 90 yards receiving

in three games (104, 147, 92). Brown registered four

touchdown receptions during the month.

LB Jason Worilds recorded a team-high five sacks,

including two games with two sacks (at NE / at BAL). Also

led the Steelers with 16 quarterback pressures.

Defense Feels At Home: Pittsburghs defense has given up 16points or less in three of five home games this season, including

only 10 in a Week 10 victory over Buffalo. Before yielding a

touchdown on the Bills final possession of the game. The Steelers

defense forced Buffalo to punt (9) or caused a turnover (1) on 10

consecutive possessions.

Pittsburgh gave up 27 points to Detroit in the first half of a Week

11 victory but held them scoreless in the second half and forced

three turnovers. The Steelers yielded 40 points in Week 3 against

Chicago in part due to five turnovers, including two the Bears

brought back for touchdowns.

Pittsburghs 17.5 points per game allowed at home are the

third-fewest in the NFL and first in the AFC since the start of 2012.

2012-13 2012-13

Team Home GP Points Per Game Allowed at HomeSeattle 13 13.2

San Francisco 14 15.1

Pi t tsburgh 13 17.5

Carolina 14 17.9

Since Dick LeBeau has been defensive coordinator (2004-

present), the Steelers have allowed an average of 15.8 points per

game at Heinz Field, which is the second-lowest in the NFL over

that time span for points given up at home during the regular

season (Baltimore, 15.4).

Dating back to 2010, Coach LeBeaus defenses have been

consistently stingy at home. In 2010 the Steelers allowed only

13.8 points per game, followed by 10.0 in 2011 and 14.9 in 2012.

Holding away teams to under 15.0 points per game in each of the

last three seasons tied 1992-94 (11.4, 12.1 and 13.0) for thesecond-longest streak of only giving up an average of less than

15.0 points per home game. The longest such streak in team

history was eight years, 1972-79 (10.3, 13.8, 9.4, 13.3, 9.9, 14.9,

13.4 and 10.5).

Heinz Field Advantage:Pittsburgh will play three of the final

four games at home, with two coming against the AFC North. The

Steelers have won three consecutive games at home and are 3-

2 on the season at Heinz Field.

The Steelers own the best home record in the NFL with a 242-

94-1 record (.720) since 1970. Pittsburgh is 73-27-1 (.728) at

home since Heinz Field opened in 2001, which is the third best

winning percentage in the NFL during that time span. Only six

opponents have registered multiple regular-season victories atHeinz Field. Below are the top five home records since 2001:

Team Record Win Pct.

New England Patriots 85-17 .833

Baltimore Ravens 78-24 .765

Pit tsburgh Steelers 73-27-1 .728

Indianapolis Colts 73-29 .716

Green Bay Packers 72-29-1 .711

In the first six seasons under Tomlin, the Steelers won at least

five games at home each season. The last time Pittsburgh did

not win at least five home games in a season was 2003. Since

2004, Pittsburgh and New England are the only teams in the

league to register at least five wins at home during each regular

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The previous regular-season record was 65,392, which was

set on November 16, 2009 versus Cincinnati. It helped Pittsburgh

set the team home attendance record in 2009 by averaging 63,458

(507,882 total).

Following is a look at the teams average attendance in its 12

plus years at Heinz Field:

Year Total Attendance Avg.

2001 499,191 62,3992002 490,274 61,2842003 477,584 59,698

2004 507,385 63,423

2005 507,434 63,4292006 499,461 62,433

2007 496,675 62,0842008 503,125 62,8902009 507,882 63,458

2010 504,669 63,0842011 504,279 63,0352012 489,135 61,1412013 303,766 60,753

Team record

In the Red Zone: Following is a look at how the Steelers offense

performed in the red zone so far this season:

Opponent Att./Scores TDs FGs Pts

Tennessee ................................ 4/4 ..................... 1 .............. 3 ............... 16

@ Cincinnati ............................1/1 ..................... 1 .............. 0 ................. 7

Chicago.................................... 2/2 ..................... 0 .............. 2 ................. 6vs. Minnesota (London)...........3/3 ..................... 2 .............. 1 ............... 17

@ New York Jets ....................2/2 ..................... 2 .............. 0 ............... 14

Baltimore ..................................3/3 ..................... 1 .............. 2 ............... 13

@ Oakland ...............................4/2 ..................... 2 .............. 0 ............... 14@ New England .......................4/4 ..................... 3 .............. 1 ............... 24

Buffalo ..................................... 5/5 ..................... 2 .............. 3 ............... 23

Detroit ......................................4/4 ..................... 1 .............. 3 ............... 16

@ Cleveland ............................2/2 ..................... 1 .............. 1 ............... 10

@ Baltimore ............................. 3/3 ..................... 3 .............. 0 ............... 20

Total .......................................37/35 ..................19 ............ 16 ............ 180

Red Zone Defense: Following is a look at how the Steelers

defense performed in the red zone so far this season:

Opponent Att./Scores TDs FGs Pts

Tennessee ............................. 2/1 ...................... 1 ............... 0 .................. 7

@ Cincinnati ......................... 2/2...................... 1............... 1 ................ 10

Chicago................................. 4/4 ...................... 3 ............... 1 ................ 24vs. Minnesota (London)........ 6/5...................... 3............... 2 ................ 24

@ New York Jets ................. 2/1...................... 0............... 1 .................. 3

Baltimore ............................... 2/2 ...................... 1 ............... 1 ................ 10

@ Oakland ............................ 2/2...................... 2............... 0 ................ 14

@ New England .................... 8/7...................... 5............... 2 ................ 41

Buffalo .................................. 2/2...................... 1............... 1 ................ 10Detroit ................................... 5/4 ...................... 2 ............... 2 ................ 20

@ Cleveland ......................... 1/1...................... 1............... 0 .................. 7

@ Baltimore .......................... 4/4...................... 1............... 3 ................ 16

Total .................................... 40/35 .................... 21............. 14 ............. 145

Five & 10:The Steelers rank in the top five in the AFC and/or the

top 10 in the NFL in several team and individual categories this

season. Following is a list of those rankings:

Pittsburgh Steelers - 2013 AFC/NFL Rankings

Team Offense Statistic Rank (AFC/NFL)

Completions ................................................. 298 ............................. 3rd/5th

Completions Percentage ............................ 64.5............................. 3rd/7th

Yards After Catch ..................................... 1,696 ............................ 3rd/7th

Gross Passing Yards/Game ..................... 282.5 ............................ 3rd/7th

Net Passing Yards/Game ......................... 261.8 ............................ 3rd/8th

Passer Rating ............................................. 92.5............................. 3rd/8th

Passing Yards/Attempt .............................. 7.34............................ 3rd/10thPassing First Downs ................................... 163 ............................. 4th/7th

Passing Touchdowns .................................... 21 ...................... T-4th/T-10th

Third Down Percentage .............................. 38.9............................ 5th/11th

Pass Plays Of 25+ ...................................... 26 ...................... T-5th/T-10th

Team Defense Statistic Rank (AFC/NFL)

Passing First Downs ................................... 127 .............................2nd/5th

Yards After Catch ..................................... 1,291 ............................ 3rd/7th

Completions/Game .................................... 20.0............................. 4th/7th

Our House:Head Coach Mike Tomlin owns a 39-14 caree

regular-season record at Heinz Field. In 2012, Tomlin won his

first four home games for the fourth time in his career (2007, 09

and 11). Tomlin has led Pittsburgh to at least five home wins in

each of his first six seasons as head coach.

Tomlins 39 home wins during the regular season are the fourth

most in the NFL since 2007. Below is a look at the best home

records during the regular season since 2007:

Team W L T Pct.

New England 48 6 0 .889

Green Bay 42 11 1 .787

Baltimore 42 12 0 .778

Pi t tsburgh 39 14 0 .736

Atlanta 38 16 0 .704

New Orleans 38 16 0 .704

Indianapolis 38 16 0 .704

For the second time in the Tomlin era, the Steelers finished 7-

1 at home in 2011 (2007).

In The Division: Head Coach Mike Tomlin owns a 27-13 all

time mark against teams in the AFC North. Tomlins 27 regular

season wins against division opponents are the fourth-most inthe NFL and the most of any AFC North team since 2007

(Baltimore: 25-16 / Cincinnati: 19-21 / Cleveland: 10-31).

Tomlin has won at least four games against division opponents

in four of his first six seasons. Tomlin owns an impressive 14-5

record against divisional foes at Heinz Field.

Toml in Versus the NFC:During his career, Head Coach Mike

Tomlinsregular-season record against the NFC is 18-9, including

12-2 at home.

The Steelers .667 regular-season winning percentage agains

the NFC since 2007 is tied for second-best among AFC teams.

COACHING NOTES

Passing Touchdowns .................................... 14 ........................... 3rd/T-6th

Completion Percentage .............................. 58.3............................. 5th/6th

Gross Passing Yards/Game ..................... 237.4 ............................ 5th/9thFirst Downs ................................................. 225 ............................5th/10th

Run Plays of 10+ Yards .............................. 27 ........................ T-5th/T-6th

Individual Offense Statistic Rank (AFC/NFL)

Ben Roethlisberger (Completion %) .......... 64.4............................. 3rd/9th

Ben Roethlisberger (Passer Rating) .......... 92.4............................. 3rd/9th

Ben Roethlisberger (Passing Yards) ......... 3,375 ............................ 3rd/6th

Ben Roethlisberger (Completions) .............. 297 ............................. 3rd/5th

Ben Roethlisberger (25+ yard completions) 26 .............................. 4th/7th

Ben Roethlisberger (Passing Touchdowns).. 21 .............................. 4th/8thBen Roethlisberger (Average Gain) ........... 7.32............................ 4th/11th

Ben Roeth lisberger (3rd Down Passer Rating) 89.4 ............... ............. 4th/10th

Ben Roethlisberger (Touchdown Percentage)4.6............................ 4th/15th

Antonio Brown (Receptions) ............... .......... 85 ............... ............... 1st /1s t

Antonio Brown (Receiv ing Yards) ............. 1,103 ............... ....... T-3rd/T-5th

Antonio Brown (Receptions/Game) ............ 7.1 ............... ............... 2nd/3rd

Antonio Brown (Third Down Receptions) ..... 25 ............... ............... 2nd/3rd

Antonio Brown (Receiving First Downs) ...... 53 ............... ............... 2nd/4th

Antonio Brown (First Downs) ............. .......... 55 ............... .......... 4th/T-10th

Antonio Brown (Receiving Yards/Game) ... 91.9 .............. ......... T-5th/T-8thAntonio Brown (Yard After Catch) .............. 446 ................ ............ 5th/10th

Antonio Brown (Yards From Scrimmage) . 1,106 .............. ............. 5th/12th

Jerricho Cotchery (First Down % - min. 20 rec.)86.1 .............. ............. 1st /1s t

Jerricho Cotchery (Touchdown Receptions) 8 .............................. 4th/10th

LeVeon Bell (Rushing TDs - Rookies) ......... 5 ............................... 1st/2nd

LeVeon Bell (Rushing Yards - Rookies) .... 528 ............................. 1st/3rd

LeVeon Bell (Yds. From Scrim.-Rookies) . 847 .............................2nd/3rd

Individual Special Teams Statistic Rank (AFC/NFL)

Shaun Suisham (FG% 40-49) ................... 100.0 ...................... T-1st/T-1stShaun Suisham (FG Made 30-39) ................ 10 ........................ T-1st/T-1stShaun Suisham (FG Made) .......................... 24 .............................. 5th/7th

Shaun Suisham (FG%) ............................... 92.3............................. 5th/6th

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LOOKING AHEAD...The Steelers take on the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday,

Dec. 15 at Heinz Field. Kickoff is set for 8:30 p.m. ET and will

be televised on NBC (locally WPXI-TV, channel 11).

Head Coach Super Bowl App. Super Bowl Wins

Mike Tomlin 2 (2008, 10) 1 (2008)

Chuck Noll 1 (1974) 1 (1974)

Bill Cowher 1 (1995) 0

Head Coach Playoff AppearancesBill Cowher 6 (1992-97)

Mi ke Tomli n 4 (2007, 08, 10, 11)

Chuck Noll 3 (1972, 73, 74)

Buddy Parker 1 (1962)

Head Coach Division Ti tles

Bill Cowher 5 (1992, 94-97) (AFC Central)

Mi ke To ml in 3 (2007, 08, 10) (AFC North)

Chuck Noll 2 (1972, 74) (AFC Central)

High Honor Roll : Defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau was

inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August of 2010

LeBeau had an outstanding NFL career, finishing with 62 caree

interceptions (seventh all-time) and 171 consecutive starts (then

NFL record for a cornerback) with the Detroit Lions.LeBeau was also inducted into the Ohio State University Hall of

Fame in 2009. He played at Ohio State as a cornerback and

halfback and was a member of the 1957 national championship

team.

Defensive Mastermind: The Steelers defense has been led

by defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau since 2004. During tha

time span it has been regarded as one of the top defenses in the

NFL, helping to lead the Steelers to three Super Bowls. Below is

how the LeBeaus defenses rank since the start of the 2004 sea-

son:

Defensive Category Stat ist ic Rank (NFL)

Sacks 406 1st

Passing Touchdowns 169 1st

Points Allowed Per Game 17.3 1st

First Downs 2,589 1st

Yards From Scrimmage 46,260 1st

Scrimmage Yards/Game 296.5 1st

Scrimmage Yards/Touch 6.8 1st

Net Passing Yards/Game 192.4 1st

Passing Yards/Attempt 6.22 1st

Rushing Yards 13,679 1st

Rushing Yards/Game 87.7 1st

Rushes of 10+ Yards 310 1st

25+ Yard Passes 194 1st

Rushing Touchdowns 81 2nd

Touchdowns/Game 1.83 2nd

Rushing Average 3.6 2nd

QB Rating 75.0 2nd

Team W L Pct.

New England 22 6 .786

Pi t tsburgh 18 9 .667

Tennessee 18 9 .667

Baltimore 16 10 .615

Indianapolis 17 11 .607

Including the postseason Tomlin has a .692 winning percentage

against the NFC during his first six years, which ranks first among

Steelers head coaches:

Head Coach Seasons vs. NFC Pct.Mike Tomlin 2007-2012 18-8 .692

Chuck Noll 1970-75 13-7 .650

Bill Cowher 1992-97 11-14 .440

Among The Bes t: Since Mike Tomlin was named head coach

of the Steelers in 2007, Pittsburgh is tied for the fourth-most wins

in the NFL during that time span (68). The following is the top five

regular-season records in the NFL since 2007:

Team Record Playoff App. Super Bowl App.

NE 85-23 5* 2

GB 71-36-1 5* 1

IND 70-38 5* 1

PIT 68-40 4 2

NO 68-40 3 1

*Made the playoffs in 2012

Tomlin also has the sixth-highest regular-season winning

percentage (.630) amongst active NFL head coaches who have

coached a minimum of 40 regular-season games:Name W L T Win Pct.

Sean Payton (NO 2006-11, 2013) 71 37 0 .657

Bi ll Bel ichick (Cle 1991-95, NE 2000-13) 196 104 0 .653

John Harbaugh (Bal 2008-13) 60 32 0 .652

Mike McCarthy (GB 2006-13) 79 44 1 .641

Mike Smith (ATL 2008-13) 59 33 0 .641

Mike Tomlin (Pit 2007-2013) 68 40 0 .630

Andy Reid (Phi 1999-12, KC 2013) 139 96 1 .591

Tomlin reached 60 regular-season wins in 88 games, tying

Chuck Knox (88) for the fourth-fewest games to reach 60 career

victories among coaches who began their career since 1970.

The coaches who began their career since 1970 to win 60 games

in the fewest games:

COACH TEAM(S)^ NO. OF GAMES

George Seifert San Francisco 75

Joe Gibbs Washington 84

Mike Ditka Chicago 85

Mike Tomlin Pi t t sburgh 88

Chuck Knox LA Rams, Buffalo 88

Bill Cowher Pittsburgh 90

Andy Reid Philadelphia 90

^ Through first 60 wins

Good First Six: Head Coach Mike Toml in has accomplished a

lot in his first six seasons as head coach of the Steelers. Tomlins

63 wins, four playoff appearances and three division titles are the

second most in franchise history. His two Super Bowl appearances

also are a franchise best for a coach in his first six seasons.

Below is how Tomlin ranks among Steelers coaches after their

first six seasons:

Head Coach Record

Bill Cowher (1992-2006) 64-32 (.667) (1992-1997)

Mike Tomlin (2007-2012) 63-33 (.656) (2007-2012)

Buddy Parker (1957-1964) 39-34 (.534) (1957-1962)

Chuck Nol l (1969-1991) 43-40 (.518) (1969-1974)


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Roethlisberger is the only Steelers quarterback to throw for a

franchise-best five touchdowns in a single game twice during the

regular season:

Player Opp Passing TDs

Ben Roethl isberger Ten (10/9/11) 5

Ben Roethl isberger Bal (11/5/07) 5

Mark Malone Ind (9/8/85) 5

Terry Bradshaw Atl (11/15/81) 5

Racking Up The Yards : With 3,375 passing yards on the season

Roethlisberger has totaled the most passing yards by a Steelein the teams first 12 games (dating back to 1960).

Passing Yards

Rk. Steelers Player (season) In Teams First 12 Games

1. Ben Roethl isberger (2013) 3,375



4. Tommy Maddox (2003) 2,743


With 297 completions on the season he has the mos

completions by a Steeler in the teams first 12 games of a season

dating back to 1960.Complet ions

Rk. Steelers P layer (season) In Teams Fi rst 12 Games

1. Ben Roethl isberger (2013) 2972. Ben Roethlisberger (2011) 260


4. Tommy Maddox (2003) 238


He has registered 27 300+ yard passing games in his caree

during the regular season, including throwing for 406 yards

against Chicago in Week 3 and 383 yards versus Minnesota in

Week 4. It was the first time in his career he has thrown for a

least 375 yards in back-to-back games. Roethlisberger also threw

for 400 yards at New England in Week 9 and for 367 yards in a

victory over Detroit in Week 11.

He is tied with Drew Brees for third-most games with at leas

375 passing yards (3) this season (Peyton Manning and Philip

Rivers, 4).The 406 yards in Week 3 were the fourth-most passing yards o

his career and the sixth-most in franchise history. It was the eighth

time a quarterback has thrown for at least 400 yards against the

Bears and only the second time dating back to 2001 (Brian Griese

407 yards, 9/21/08).

Roethlisberger owns five of the top six single-game passing

performances in franchise history. Below is each time

Roethlisberger has thrown for at least 400 yards in a game:

Date Opp. Yds. Cmp./At t . TD INT Rat. W/L

12/20/09 GB 503 29/46 3 0 121.9 W

11/5/06 Den 433 38/54 1 3 77.2 L

10/18/09 Cle 417 23/35 2 1 113.6 W

9/22/13 Chi 406 26/41 2 2 92.1 L

11/3/13 NE 400 28/48 4 2 95.8 L

Below is how Roethlisbergers five 400+ yard games during

the regular season stack up against quarterbacks from 2004

present:

Player 400+ Yard Games 2004-present

Drew Brees 10

Peyton Manning 7

Philip Rivers 6

Matthew Stafford 6

Carson Palmer 6

Ben Roethl isberger 5

Eli Manning 5

Tony Romo 5

Tom Brady 4Matt Schaub 4

INDIVIDUAL OFFENSIVE NOTESHome Cooking: QB Ben Roethlisberger owns a 52-17 (.754)

mark in the regular season in his career at Heinz Field, including

winning his first eight starts as a rookie in 2004. Roethlisberger

is 14-5 at home since the start of the 2011 regular season. Dating

back to 2011, Roethlisberger is one of five active quarterbacks to

have a passer rating of at least 100.0 at home during the regular

season (100.4).

In his regular-season career at Heinz Field, Roethlisberger

has completed 63.1 percent of his passes for 16,463 yards with109 touchdowns and 53 interceptions for a passer rating of 95.3.

He has thrown for more than 300 yards 13 times and has 32

multi-touchdown games at home (25-7 record in such games),

including throwing for 406 yards in Week 2 versus Chicago and

for 367 yards in a Week 11 victory over Detroit. He is one of seven

active quarterbacks to throw at least 100 touchdowns at home

during the regular season.

Roethlisberger has twice posted a perfect passer rating at

home, including most recently in Week 9 of 2007 against

Baltimore. He also had a perfect passer rating (158.3) against

Tennessee in the 2005 season opener and has posted at least a

125.0 passer rating eight times.

The Steelers have scored at least 20 points in 54 of the 69 games

at home with Roethlisberger as the starter, including three timesthis season.

Finding The End Zone: Over the last three games QB Ben

Roethlisbergerhas registered eight touchdown passes and zero

interceptions. He is on pace to throw for 28 touchdowns this

season, which would mark the second most in his career during

one regular season (32 in 2007).

He has recorded at least one touchdown pass in each of the

last 26 games in which he has played, including the postseason

(2011 Wild Card / 2012, Games 1-9 and 13-16 / 2013, Games 1-

12). It passed his career best streak of 15 games with at least

one touchdown pass (2006, Games 12-16 / 2007, Games 1-10).

The 2012 season was the first time in his career that he

recorded at least one passing touchdown in each game he played

during the regular season (13).

Roethlisberger totaled at least three touchdown passes in 26

games during his career, including twice this season (4 at NE

and vs. DET) and four times in 2012 (4 at Oak / 3 vs. Was / 3 vs. SD

/ 3 vs. Cle), which marked the second most times he has thrown

for at least three touchdowns in a game in one season (5 in 2007

and 2009).

Last season was the first time he threw for at least 20

touchdowns in back-to-back seasons. With 21 touchdown passes

this season, Roethlisberger passed Terry Bradshaw (4: 1978-

81) for the franchise record of the most regular seasons with at

least 20 touchdown passes (5: 2007, 09, 11-13).

Year Passing Touchdowns GP

2007 32 152009 26 15

2012 26 13

2011 21 15

2013 21 12

Roethlisberger has thrown at least four touchdown passes

seven times in his career, including twice this season, which is

the second-most by a Steelers player in a single season, dating

back to 1960:

Player (Season) 4+ Passing TD Games

Ben Roethlisberger (2007) 3

Bubby Brister (1990) 3

Ben Roethl isberger (2013) 2


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Starting In Style: In his career, QB Ben Roethlisberger owns

an 92-46 (.667) record as a starting quarterback in the regular

season. That mark is the third-best record in the NFL among al

active quarterbacks (min. 50 starts).

The following is a look at the top five starting records among

active quarterbacks in the NFL (min. 50 starts):

Name W L T Pct.

1. Tom Brady, Patriots 144 42 0 .774

2. Peyton Manning, Colts/Broncos 164 71 0 .698

3. Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers 92 46 0 .667

4. Matt Ryan, Falcons 59 31 0 .6565. Joe Flacco, Ravens 60 32 0 .652

Roethlisberger registered his 90thcareer win in his 135thcaree

start, becoming the fifth fastest quarterback who began their caree

in the Super Bowl era to reach 90 wins.

Number Of Starts

Rk. Quar terback To Get To 90 Wins

1. Tom Brady 115

2. Joe Montana 128

3. Terry Bradshaw 129

4. Ken Stabler 133

5. Ben Roethl isberger 135

His 63-27 record after his first 90 starts in the NFL ranked third(tied) in league history for the best record in such starts. Only

Brady (67-23) and Stabler (66-23-1) had better records in their

first 90 starts in the NFL. Roethlisbergers record is tied with Jim

McMahon.

Movin On Up:QB Ben Roethlisberger leads the Steelers in

nearly all major career statistics. The following is where

Roethlisberger ranks in Steelers history in several key passing

categories:

Roethlisbergers Career Rankings Among Steelers QBs

Category Statistic Rank

Single-Season TD Passes (2007) ...................................... 32 ............. 1st

Single-Season Passing Yards (2009) ...........................4,328 .............1st

Single-Season Completions (2009) ................................. 337 ............. 1st

Single-Season Completion Pct. (2004) ..........................66.4 .............1st

Single-Season Passer Rating (2007) ...........................104.1 .............1st

3,000-Yard Passing Seasons (2006-13).............................. 8 ............. 1st

Consecutive 3,000-Yard Passing Seasons (2006-13) ........8 ............. 1st

Single-Game Completion Pct. (11/26/07 vs. Miami) ..... 85.7 .............1st

Seasons w/ 250+ Completions (2006-09, 11-13) ...............7 ............. 1st

Seasons w/ Completion Pct. of 60.0+ (2004, 05, 07, 09-12) ..... . 7 .... ..... .... 1st

Seasons w/ Passer Rating of 90.0+ (2004, 05, 07, 09-12) ..... 6 ............. 1st

Completions in Single Game (11/5/06 vs. Denver) .........38 ............. 1st

Passing Yards in Single Game (12/20/09 vs. G.B.) ....... 503 ............. 1st

Career Winning Pct. ........................................................667 .............1st

Career Completions ......................................................2,659 .............1st

Career Attempts ........................................................... 4,203 .............1st

Career Passing Yards ................................................ 33,043 ............. 1st

Career Completion Pct. .................................................. 63.3 .............1st

Career Passing Yards/Attempts ...................................... 7.9 ............. 1st

Career QB Rating ........................................................... 92.7 .............1st

Career 300-yard Passing Games ...................................... 29 ............. 1st

Career Games w/ 30+ Completions ....................................8 ............. 1stCareer Games w/ 100.0+ Passer Rating .......................... 58 ............. 1st

Career Perfect Passer Rating Games (158.3) **...............3 ............. 1st

Career QB Rating in 4th Qtr. * .......................................86.3 .............1st

Career Touchdown Passes in Final 2 mins./game *......... 37 ............. 1st

Consecutive Games w/ At Least One TD Pass (2012-present) . 26 ..... ..... ... 1st

Games Played by Rookie QB (2004) ............................... 14 ............. 1st

Passing Attempts by Rookie QB (2004) ........................ 295 ............. 1st

Pass Completions by Rookie QB (2004) ........................ 196 ............. 1st

Passing Yards by Rookie QB (2004)...........................2,621 .............1st

Passing TDs by Rookie QB (2004) .................................. 17 ............. 1st

Rushing Attempts by Rookie QB (2004) .......................... 56 ............. 1st

Rushing Yards by Rookie QB (2004) ............................. 144 ............. 1st

Completion Pct. by Rookie QB (2004) ** ...................... 66.4 .............1st

Passer Rating by Rookie QB (2004) ** ......................... 98.1 .............1st

Comp. %./Single Game by Rookie QB (10/17/04 vs. Dal.) ** ... 84.0 ..... ..... ... 1st

Consecutive Wins to Start Career (2004) ** ...................13 ............. 1st

Total Wins by Rookie QB (2004) ** .................................. 13 ............. 1st

Facing The NFC: With a career record of 92-46 as a starter, QB

Ben Roethlisberger has posted gaudy numbers no matter the

opposition.

Throughout his career, Roethlisberger has feasted on compe-

tition from the NFC.

25-10 in 35 career regular-season games against NFC

opponents. Roethlisberger won his first seven starts

against NFC teams.

Completed 639-of-1,020 passes (62.6 pct.) for 8,383 yards

with 52 touchdowns, 25 interceptions and a passer rating

of 95.3. In three games against NFC teams this season

Roethlisberger has thrown for 1,156 yards, seven

touchdowns, a completion percentage of 67.4 and a passer

rating of 100.5.

Roethlisbergers statistics against the NFC are equally im-

pressive in games at Heinz Field. In 18 career games against

NFC opponents at home, Roethlisberger has a 16-2 mark while

completing 318-of-522 passes (60.9 pct.) for 4,354 yards with 28

touchdowns and 10 interceptions for a passer rating of 97.5.

Controlling The North : QB Ben Roethlisberger is 37-12 (.755)

as a starter against AFC North opponents during his career. He is

13-5 since 2010 against divisional foes during the regular season,

including 4-3 since the start of the 2012 season. Roethlisbergerhas finished with an above .500 record against division opponents

during the regular season in seven of his first nine years, including

winning at least five games four times.

Regul ar Season Record vs . AFC North as a star ter

2008 6-0

2004 5-0

2010 5-02007 5-0

2011 4-2

2006 3-3

2005 3-1

2012 2-1

2013 2-2

2009 2-3

Roethlisberger had won 12 straight games against divisionalfoes as the starter prior to a Week 3 setback at Cincinnati in 2009,

which was the longest streak in the NFL since Peyton Manning

won 12 straight from 2004-06.

In his 49 career games versus division opponents,

Roethlisberger has posted a perfect passer rating once (11/5/07

vs. Baltimore) and has recorded a passer rating of over 100.0 a

total of 19 times, including a rating of 107.2 in a Week 7 victory

over Baltimore and a 102.2 rating in a win at Cleveland in Week

12 this season.

The following is a look at his statistics against the AFC North in

his 49 games as a starter:

49 games vs.

Statistic AFC North (as a starter)Record ............................................................ 37-12

Completion Pct. (Comp.-Att.) ............... 61.3 (893-1,457)

Passing Yards ............................................... 11,145

Passing Touchdowns ......................................... 70

Interceptions...................................................... 44

Passer Rating .................................................. 88.5

Also, the following is a look at Roethlisbergers career statistics

against AFC North opponents as a starter at home compared to

the road:

Statistic Home vs. AFC North Away vs. AFC North

Record ................................................................19-6........................... 18-6

Completion Pct. (Comp.-Att.) ........... 61.0 (429-700).......... 61.3 (452-737)Passing Yards .................................................. 5,658 ......................... 5,291

Passing Touchdowns .............................................38 .............................. 30

Interceptions.......................................................... 24.............................. 18

Passer Rating .....................................................90.6 ........................... 86.5


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Single-Game TD Passes at Heinz Field (07 vs. Bal., 11 vs. Ten) 5 .... ..... .... 1st

Total Wins When Throwing for 300-plus Yards .................12 ............. 1st

Single-Game TD Passes on MNF (11/5/07 vs. Bal.) ** ..... 5 ......... T-1st

Consecutive Passes Completed (11/26/07 vs. Miami) ... 15 ......... T-1st

Seasons w/ 25+ Passing TDs (2007, 09, 12)....................3 ......... T-1st

Career TD Passes (indoors) ..............................................16 ......... T-1st

Passing TDs in Single Game (07 vs. Bal; 11 vs. Ten) ..... 5 ......... T-1st

Career Passing TDs ........................................................ 212 ......... T-1st

Career Touchdown Passes in Dec./Jan. ...........................56 ............ 2nd

Career Rushing Yards (by QB) ....................................1,105 ............ 3rd

Attempts in Single Game (11/5/06 vs. Denver) ............... 54 ............ 3rd

* Since 1991

** NFL Record

Brown Steps Up:WR Antonio Brown is a fourth-year player

that continues to get better. He has set single season career

highs in receptions (85), and is five yards short in receiving yards

(1,108 in 2011). Below are some highlights from the first 12

games:

Became the third receiver in franchise history to reach 85

receptions in one regular season (85), joining Hines Ward

(2001-04, 08-09) and Yancey Thigpen (1995).

Is the fifth player in franchise history with at least two

regular seasons with at least 1,100 receving yards.Regular Seasons

Rk. Player With 1,100+ Rec. Yards

1. Hines Ward 3

2. Antonio Brown 2

John Stallworth 2

Yancey Thigpen 2

Mike Wallace 2

With six touchdown receptions on the season, passed

his previous career high of five set in 2012.

In games 3-5 he registered 30 receptions (370 yards,

two TDs) to tie Hines Ward (Gms. 8-10, 2002, 30 rec., 386

yds. 4 TDs) for the most receptions over a three-game

span in franchise history.

Brown recorded three 100+ receiving games this season,

a career-best 196 yards on nine receptions with a career-

high two touchdowns against Chicago, 104 yards on six

receptions in a victory over Buffalo and 147 on seven

receptions with two touchdowns in a victory in Week 11.He has six 100+ yard receiving games in his career:

Date Opponent Yds Rec Avg Lg TD Resul t

9/22/13 CHICAGO 196 9 21.8 45 2 L

12/8/11 CLEVELAND 151 5 30.2 79t 1 W

11/17/13 DETROIT 147 7 21.0 47t 2 W

11/6/11 BALTIMORE 109 5 21.8 32 0 L

11/10/13 BUFFALO 104 6 17.3 40 0 W

10/23/11 at Arizona 102 7 14.6 20 0 W

Has registered at least nine receptions in four games

this season (9 vs. CHI, 9 at NYJ, 9 at OAK, 12 vs. MIN).

Against the Vikings in Week 4 he registered a career-

best 12 receptions for 88 yards. His 12 receptions were

the most by a Steelers player since Hines Ward recorded13 receptions on 11/30/03 against Cincinnati.

In Week 3, on third-and-14, Brown recorded a 45-yard

reception to the Chicago 15-yard line, setting up a field

goal by the Steelers. In a victory over Detroit he took a short

pass 47 yards for a touchdown and in a win at Cleveland

he caught a 41-yard touchdown.

Against the Bills he registered a 24-yard punt return to

the Pittsburgh 42-yard line and on the next play recorded a

40-yard reception to the Buffalo 18-yard line. The drive

resulted in a touchdown to give Pittsburgh a 17-3 lead.

He has eight receptions of 40 or more yards during the

regular season in his career.

Date Opponent Yards

12/8/11 CLEVELAND 79t

12/23/12 CINCINNATI 60t

11/17/13 DETROIT 47t

9/22/13 CHICAGO 45

12/4/11 CINCINNATI 45

11/24/13 at Cleveland 41t

1/1/12 at Cleveland 40

11/10/13 BUFFALO 40

Miller Time: TE Heath Millerhas been a consistent performe

for the Steelers throughout his career. After suffering a knee injuryin Week 16 of 2012, Miller returned to the field for the first time in

Week 3 versus Chicago. Below are some highlights from this

season:

With 46 receptions on the season, is four away from

recording at least 50 receptions in four of the last five

regular seasons (76 in 2009 / 71 in 2012 / 51 in 2011).

Hauled in a career-best eight receptions in a victory over

Detroit in Week 11 and in a two-point loss at Baltimore in

Week 13. He has now recorded eight receptions six times

in his career during the regular season.

Registered six receptions in both Games 4-5, marking

the second time in his career that he has recorded at least

six receptions in back-to-back games (10/11/12 - 10/21/

12).

Has recorded six receptions of at least 20 yards this

season (21, 21, 22, 22, 28, 31).

Registered at least one reception in all 10 games he has

played in this season and every game in which he has

played in, regular and postseason, dating back to 11/3/08

vs. Washington, a streak of 84 games.

Despite only playing in 15 games last season, Miller was

named Steelers MVP and selected to his second career Pro Bowl

Millers 71 receptions led the team and ranked second in the AFC

among tight ends.

In 2012, Miller set career highs with 816 receiving yards and

eight touchdown receptions. Millers 816 receiving yards led al

AFC tight ends and his eight touchdowns were second-most in

the AFC amongst tight ends.

Miller Climbs The Ranks: TE Heath Miller has 40 caree

receiving touchdowns, passing Elbie Nickel (37) for the most by a

Pittsburgh tight end and ranking fifth in team history. The Steelers

are 27-9 when Miller finds the end zone.

Miller (446) passed Nickel (329) for the franchise lead in

receptions by a tight end in 2011. Against Baltimore in Week 13

this season he passed Nickel (5,131) for the fifth-most receiving

yards in franchise history (5,148) and the most by a Steelers tigh

end.

Miller has registered at least one reception in 137-of-145 caree

games played, including the postseason.

Since 2008, Miller has surpassed 40 receptions each season

including a career-best 76-reception performance in 2009 and46 this season. During the first eight years of his career, Mille

averaged over 10 yards per catch each season and currently is

averaging 10.2 yards per catch this season.

Sanders Steps In: Following the 2012 season the Steelers

managed to hold onto WR Emmanuel Sanders, who was one o

the only restricted free agents in the NFL to receive an offer shee

this past off-season (New England).

Has twice tied his career high with seven receptions (7

for 57 yards in Week 1 vs. TEN and 7 for 88 and one

touchdown in Week 8 at OAK).

Recorded at least one reception in all 12 games this

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Its Worilds World: In his first three seasons LB Jason Worilds

was limited in his defensive opportunities due to the players he

backed up, Pro Bowl linebackers James Harrison and LaMar

Woodley. When Worilds has gotten his opportunity to play exten

sively on defense he has taken advantage of it.

Started eight of 12 games this season, passing his career-

best of seven from 2011.

With six sacks on the season, he passed his career high

of five set in 2012. Ranks third on the team with 22 quarterback pressures.

Led the team with a career-high six quarterback

pressures in a victory at Cleveland. His previous high was

four quarterback pressures on 10/24/10 at Miami.

Dating back to the start of the 2012 season, he has

registered 11 sacks in 28 games played, while only starting

11 games.

In 22 career starts he has nine sacks, including five of his

six sacks this season coming in the eight games he has

started.

Four times during his career, Week 13 at Baltimore and

Week 9 at New England this season, Week 12 at Cleveland

in 2012 and Week 14 versus the Browns in 2011, Worilds

has regsitered two sacks in one game. Finished tied for the team lead with nine tackles (eight

solo) at Baltimore in Week 13.

Heyward Emerges: DE Cameron Heyward is emerging in his

third season as both a force against the run and the pass. After no

starting the first 34 regular-season games of his career, Heyward

has started nine of the last 10 contests.

Already has set career highs this season with 38 tackles,

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