Steelers Game 5, Steelers-26, Jaguars-21

It was quite possibly the biggest won for the Steelers organization since 2005.

The Jaguars have become a thorn in the Steelers iron side.

But there would be redemption.

After starting the game by throwing a 72 yard pick-6, Ben Roethlisberger rallied his troops, and fought with all his heart to defeat the team that eliminated the Steelers from the playoffs last January.

The Steelers knew going in things would be tough.



A decimated (and horrible) offensive line, one running back that had seen game time this season and an injured marshmallow-of-a-man named Hampton (above).

It didn't matter.

Why?



Because of #7.

I have always been quick to criticize Ben Roethlisberger, saying that he was a jerk and that he held onto the ball too long.

Both of those may be true. But you can't argue with the fact that he has a will to win like none other, and that's something that every QB in the NFL needs. He keeps fighting through the fact that he is getting killed every three times he drops back and perseveres. There is something to be said of that.



But don't think that the win simply falls on Big Ben's 309 yards passing and 3 touchdowns. Players stepped up. Nate Washington (above), Mewelde Moore, Gary Russel, Lamaar Woodley and Heath Miller all played huge roles in the game. Not to mention Hines Ward, who was just Hines Ward.

On top of it all, the Steelers stopped Fred Taylor and MJD, who normally kill them.
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Now the Steelers are 4-1 heading into the Bye Week. That's a lot better than 3-2, or even 2-3, which is where we could be. If not for a couple of plays in the Cleveland game we could be 1-4. We keep winning close games. That's a good thing and a bad thing. Let's not forget that the Steelers started 4-1 last season as well. At one point they were 9-3. They finished 10-7.

I'm hesitant to say the Steelers are an elite team, but I definitely think they have an elite QB and a great defense. Those two are a great component for success.

Time to rest up boys, you need it. The schedule gets only tougher from here on out.

We still have the Giants, Redskins, Colts, Chargers, Patriots, Cowboys, Ravens, and Titans left on the schedule. As well as Cleveland and CIncinnati.
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