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2015 Steelers Chargers Week 5 Game Release

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    Pittsburgh Steelers 2015 Schedule

    Preseason (1-4)

    Sunday, Aug. 9 vs. Minnesota* L, 14-3 (NBC)Friday, Aug. 14 at Jacksonville L, 23-21 (KDKA)Sunday, Aug. 23 GREEN BAY W, 24-19 (KDKA)Saturday, Aug. 29 at Buffalo L, 43-19 (KDKA)Thursday, Sept. 3 CAROLINA L, 23-6 (KDKA)*NFL/Hall of Fame Game (Canton, Ohio)

    Regular Season (2-2)Thursday, Sept. 10 at New England L, 28-21 NBC)Sunday, Sept. 20 SAN FRANCISCO W, 43-18 (FOX)Sunday, Sept. 27 at St. Louis W, 12-6 (CBS)Thursday, Oct. 1 BALTIMORE L, 23-20 (OT) (CBS/NFLN)Monday, Oct. 12 at San Diego 8:30 p.m. (ESPN)Sunday, Oct. 18 ARIZONA* 1 p.m. (FOX)Sunday, Oct. 25 at Kansas City* 1 p.m. (CBS)Sunday, Nov. 1 CINCINNATI* 1 p.m. (CBS)Sunday, Nov. 8 OAKLAND* 1 p.m. (CBS)Sunday, Nov. 15 CLEVELAND* 1 p.m. (CBS)Sunday, Nov. 22 BYE WEEKSunday, Nov. 29 at Seattle* 4:25 p.m. (CBS)Sunday, Dec. 6 INDIANAPOLIS* 8:30 p.m. (NBC)Sunday, Dec. 13 at Cincinnati* 1 p.m. (CBS)Sunday, Dec. 20 DENVER* 4:25 p.m. (CBS)Sunday, Dec. 27 at Baltimore* 8:30 p.m. (NBC)Sunday, Jan. 3 at Cleveland* 1 p.m. (CBS)*Times and TV Network may change due to NFL fl exible scheduling

    Postseason

    Sat.-Sun., Jan. 9-10 Wild Card Weekend (CBS, ESPN, FOX, NBC)Sat.-Sun., Jan. 16-17 Divisional Playoff Games (CBS, FOX, NBC)Sunday, Jan. 24 Conference Championships (CBS & FOX)Sunday, Jan. 31 AFC-NFC Pro Bowl (Honolulu, Hawaii) (ESPN)Sunday, Feb. 7 Super Bowl 50 (San Francisco, Calif.) (CBS)

    NOTE: All times are Eastern.Home games in Bold/CAPS.

    Game #5Pittsburgh Steelers (2-2) at San Diego Chargers (2-2)Date: Monday, Oct. 12, 2015Kickoff: 8:30 p.m. ETSite: Qualcomm Stadium (71,500) San Diego, Calif.Playing Surface: Natural GrassTV Coverage: ESPN-TV (locally WTAE-TV, channel 4)Announcers: Mike Tirico (play-by-play) Jon Gruden (color analyst) Lisa Salters (sideline)

    Local Radio: Steelers Radio Network WDVE-FM (102.5)/WBGG-AM (970)

    Announcers: Bill Hillgrove (play-by-play) Tunch Ilkin (color analyst) Craig Wolfl ey (sideline)

    National Radio: Westwood One SportsAnnouncers: Kevin Harlan (play-by-play) Kurt Warner (color analyst) Scott Kaplan (sideline)

    A Look at the Coaches:Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike TomlinOverall regular-season record: 84-48 (.636)/ninth seasonRegular-season record with Pittsburgh: 84-48 (.636)/ninth seasonPlayoff Record/Years: 5-4/fi ve years

    San Diego Chargers Head Coach Mike McCoyOverall regular-season record: 20-16 (.556)/third seasonRegular-season record with San Diego: 20-16 (.556)/third seasonPlayoff Record/Years: 1-1/one year

    www.steelers.comFor all of the most up-to-date information on the Pittsburgh Steelers, visit the teams offi cial 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 (2-2)at

    San Diego Chargers (2-2)Monday, Oct. 12, 2015 8:30 p.m. (ET)Qualcomm Stadium San Diego, Calif.

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    STEELERS NATION HD RADIO Steelers Nation Radio is a 24-hour/day HD radio station dedicated specifi cally to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

    It can be heard on www.steelers.com, the offi cial Steelers app or the iheart app on your smartphone and at 102.5 WDVE HD2.

    A daily schedule of what is on Steelers Nation HD Radio is available at www.facebook.com/steelersnationradio.

    MEDIA NOTES Weekly Press Conference: Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin will conduct his press conference on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Noon (LIVE on ROOT Sports) in the Steelers press conference room.

    Offi cial Steelers Website: Media and fans can read about the latest Steelers news on the offi cial Steelers website. The site, www.steelers.com, features breaking news, statistics, player biographies and much more.

    Media-Only Section of www.steelers.com The Steelers Media Relations Department offers a Media-Only section on steelers.com. To sign up for this service, go to http://www.steelers.com/mediarelations/ and register as a new user below the left hand navigation bar. Then follow the instructions on the Media Relations page and once your registration is approved, you will receive an email and can access all information. If you have any questions or problems, please email [email protected].

    NFLmedia.com: Journalists worldwide have access to the dedicated media website featuring news from the NFL and its teams. Daily releases, statistics, domestic and international NFL updates and other information about the NFL are available. The site also provides links to other NFL and individual team sites.

    THIS WEEKS SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)Saturday, Oct. 10Friday, Oct. 9

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

    Coach Tomlin available upon request

    after practice

    Open locker room 12:30 - 1 p.m.

    Sunday, Oct. 11 Monday, Oct. 12Wednesday, Oct. 78:30 p.m. (ET)Road Gameat San Diego

    Chargers(Qualcomm

    Stadium)ESPN

    (locally, WTAE-TV, channel 4)

    Coach Tomlin Press Conference: Noon

    Live on ROOT Sports

    Open locker room 9:30 - 10 a.m.

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

    Coach Tomlin available upon request

    after practice

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

    STEELERS COMMUNICATIONS Burt Lauten, Communications Coordinator .........(412) 432-7821 Lauten email: [email protected] .comDominick Rinelli, Public Relations/Media Manager.. (412) 432-7822 Rinelli email: [email protected] .comRyan Scarpino, Public Relations Assistant .........(412) 432-7820 Scarpino email: [email protected] .comMichael Annarella, Media Relations Intern .......(412) 432-7800 Annarella email: [email protected] .com x6019Offi ce Fax .............................................................(412) 432-7878

    Tuesday, Oct. 6 Thursday, Oct. 8

    Open locker room 12:30 - 12:45 p.m.

    Practice 1 - 3 p.m.

    Coach Tomlin available upon request

    after practice

    Coordinatorsavailable after practice

    Open locker room 3 - 3:30 p.m.

    No media availability

    For the 17th consecutive year, WDVE-FM (102.5) and WBGG-AM (970) are carrying all Steelers games. Additionally, Steelers games can be heard on a 48-station network spanning Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Maryland, New York and South Carolina. All Steelers games will be broadcast in Spanish on steelers.com. For the 21st straight season, Bill Hillgrove serves as the Voice of the Steelers and handles play-by-play duties for the broadcast. Joining Hillgrove for his 17th season as an expert analyst is Tunch Ilkin, the former Steelers All-Pro offensive tackle. Joining the team for his 13th season is former Steeler offensive lineman Craig Wolfl ey, who provides sideline analysis. Fans in Mexico can also listen to Steelers broadcasts on Grupo Imagen and games are heard on www.steelers.com/espanol. Stations on the Steelers Radio Network include:

    FLAGSHIP STATIONS (2)WDVE-FM (102.5)

    STEELERS RADIO COVERAGE

    WBGG-AM (970)

    PENNSYLVANIA (31)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-WRVV (97.3)Homer City-WCCS (1160)Johnstown-WNTJ (1490)Johnstown-WRKW (99.1)Latrobe-WCNS (1480)Mount Union-WHUN (106.9)Punxsutawney-WPXZ (104.1)Riverside/Selinsgrove-WVSL (92.3)Saegertown-WUUZ (94.3)Somerset-WLLI (990)State College-WQWK (1450)Uniontown-WMBS (590)Washington-WJPA (1450)Wilkes-Barre-WHBS (102.3)Williamsport-WCXR (93.3)Williamsport-WZXR (103.7)

    OHIO (3)Columbus-WTOH (98.9)Fremont-WOHF (92.1)Youngstown-WNIO (1390)MARYLAND (4)Cumberland-WTBO (1450)Frederick-WFMD (930)Frostburg-WFRB (560)Hagerstown-WHAG (1410)WEST VIRGINIA (6)Charleston-WCHS (580)Cross Lanes-WSWW (1490)Fairmont-WRLF (94.3)Fairmont-WMMN (920)New Martinsville-WXCR (92.3)St. Marys-WJAW (630)

    NEW YORK (1)Syracuse-WTLA (1200)

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

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

    Coach Tomlin available upon request

    after practice

    Open locker room 12:30 - 1 p.m.

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    BETTIS TO HALL OF FAME Former Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jerome Bettis was honored for his illustrious career as one of the NFLs most prolific running backs as he was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2015, and was en-shrined on Saturday, August 8, at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. He was honored during the teams Thursday Night Football game in Week 4 against Baltimore during a special ring ceremony. Bettis played in 192 regular-season games in his 13-year career, spending his fi rst three years with the Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams and the fi nal 10 with the Steelers. The Detroit native registered the sixth-most rushing yards (13,662) in NFL history. Bettis eclipsed the 100-yard rushing mark in 61 games during the regular season and three times in the postseason, compiling a 47-17 record in those contests. He recorded 78 rushing touchdowns as a member of the Steel-ers during the regular season, the second-most in franchise history behind Hall of Famer Franco Harris (91). In all, Bettis led his team in rushing 11 seasons, three with the Rams and eight with the Steel-ers. His eight 1,000-plus yard seasons tied for third-best in the NFL when he retired. Bettis was named to six Pro Bowls, voted fi rst team All-Pro twice, second team All-Pro once and was the NFLs Comeback Player of the Year in 1996. In 10 years in Pittsburgh, Bettis helped the Steel-ers reach four AFC Championship games and win Super Bowl XL in 2005, fi nishing his career with a victory over the Seattle Seahawks. Before he came to Pittsburgh in 1996 and recorded 1,431 rushing yards in his fi rst season, the Steelers had only one 1,000+ yard rusher in the previous 12 seasons.

    2015 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

    TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF SUPER BOWL XL The Pittsburgh Steelers will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Super Bowl XL victory during Week 10 of the 2015 season. On Saturday, Nov. 14, the Alum-ni Weekend Dinner at Heinz Field will highlight the Super Bowl XL team. The annual event benefi ts the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program and Cancer Caring Center. At halftime of the Steelers game the following day against the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field, members of the Super Bowl XL championship team will be introduced on the stadium fi eld and rec-nognized for their achievement in capturing the teams fi fth of six Lombardi trophies.

    SUPER BOWL 50 CELEBRATION The 2015 season marks a year-long celebration of the Super Bowl to commemorate Super Bowl 50, which will be played on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. The On the Fifty platform is designed to link the past 49 Super Bowls with this years game and honor the teams, players, coaches, fans and communities that have been a part of those games. The 2015 NFL regular-season schedule features 19 Super Bowl rematches - three of which features the Steelers.

    The Steelers fi rst Super Bowl rematch of the 2015 season came in Week 3, when the team faced the Rams in St. Louis - a rematch of Super Bowl XIV in which Pitts-burgh defeated the then Los Angeles Rams, 31-19, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.

    In Week 6, Pittsburgh will host the Arizona Cardinals at Heinz Field, pitting the two Super Bowl XLIII par-ticipants against one another. At Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., the Steelers were victorious over the Car-dinals, 27-23.

    The teams third Super Bowl rematch of 2015 will take place in Week 12 when the Steelers face the Seattle Seahawks in a road game. The two teams faced off in Super Bowl XL in Detroit, Mich., resulting in a 21-10 win for Pittsburgh.

    Pittsburgh also faced the Minnesota Vikings in the 2015 NFL/Hall of Fame Game - the two contestants played in Super Bowl IX.

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    THE STEELERS The Steelers are now 21-18 against the Ravens in the regularseason in their series history, including 12-8 at home. The Steelers are now 7-7 against Baltimore in primetime gamesin the regular season. Pittsburgh is now 9-6 against Baltimore at Heinz Field in theregular season since the stadium opened in 2001. The Steelers are now 5-2 against the Ravens in the month of October and 3-2 at home in October against Baltimore. Pittsburgh is now to 8-8 all-time on Thursday Night Football,including 6-2 at home. The defense matched a 2015 single-game high with 5.0 sacks(Sept. 20 vs. San Francisco). The Steelers are 425-273-2 during the regular season since1970.

    HEAD COACH MIKE TOMLIN Is now 84-48 during the regular season, including 48-18 at home. Is now 8-9 all-time against Baltimore the regular season, 5-4 at home. Is now 33-16 against the AFC North all-time during the regular season and 19-6 at home against the conference. Is now 22-9 in the month of October as the Steelers head coach and 13-3 at home in October.

    QB MIKE VICK Made his 112th career start and fi rst as a Steeler and completed 19-of-26 passes for 124 yards with one touchdown for a passer rating of 95.7 and rushed for 33 yards on nine attempts. Threw his fi rst touchdown pass with the Steelers to WR Darrius Heyward-Bey from nine yards out in the third quarter, his 132nd career touchdown pass. With 33 rushing yards, increased his NFL record for rushing yards by a quarterback to 6,038.

    WR ANTONIO BROWN Caught fi ve passes for 42 yards and returned three punts for 51 yards, including a long of 29. Extended his consecutive regular-season games started streak to 24 tying as the fi fth-longest active consecutive games started streak among NFL wide receivers. Has registered at least one reception in 76 consecutive games in which he has played, including the postseason dating back to October 3, 2010. Surpassed his own franchise record (32) for the most catches by a Steeler in the fi rst four games of a season with his fi fth grab, setting a new mark with 34. With five receptions, increased his career total to 50 catches the most among active NFL wide receivers against Baltimore. Set a franchise record for the most receiving yards through the fi rst four games of a season with 478.

    WR DARRIUS HEYWARD-BEY Caught his second touchdown of the season from nine yards out from QB Mike Vick in the third quarter, his second scoring grab of the season and 14th of his NFL career.

    FROM LAST WEEKS GAME VS. BALTIMORE TE HEATH MILLER

    Extended his consecutive regular-season games started streak to 34 the third-longest active consecutive games started streak among NFL tight ends. With his catch, extended his consecutive games played with a catch streak to 108 dating back to 11/3/2008 vs. Washington (including the postseason). With his catch, extended his consecutive regular season games played with a catch streak to 101 dating back to 11/3/2008 vs. Washington the eighth active streak in the NFL of at least 100 consecutive regular season games played with a catch. Joins Hines Ward (186) as only the second player in team history to have recorded at least one catch in 101 consecutive regular season games. Increased his career totals to 62 catches and 638 receiving yards and six touchdown catches the most among active NFL players in all categories against Baltimore.

    RB LeVEON BELL Has started each of his 31 career games played. Totaled 129 rushing yards and 21 receiving yards with one rushing touchdown. Eclipsed the 100-yard rushing barrier for the sixth time in his NFL career. Totaled 150 yards from scrimmage the 19th game of his NFL career with more than 100 yards from scrimmage. Has recorded at least 100 yards from scrimmage in four consecutive regular-season games, dating back to Dec. 28, 2014 vs. Cincinnati. Scored the 21st touchdown of his NFL career, on an 11-yard run, increasing his career totals to 18 rushing and 3 receiving. Surpassed Barry Foster (2,381) for the sixth-most rushing yards by a Steelers running back in his fi rst three seasons with the team, now with 2,412. Joined Jerome Bettis (4,603) as the second player in franchise history to reach 3,750 yards from scrimmage in his fi rst three seasons with the team, now with 3,756. Surpassed Walter Abercrombie (138) for the seventh-most receptions by a running back in team history, now with 142.

    FB WILL JOHNSON Extended his consecutive regular-season games played streak to 35 tying as the second-longest active consecutive games played streak among NFL fullbacks.

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    DE CAMERON HEYWARD

    Extended his consecutive regular-season games played streak to 68 the sixth-longest active consecutive games played streak among NFL defensive ends. Recorded a sack and forced fumble of Ravens QB Joe Flacco in the third quarter, with the ball being recovered by CB Ross Cockrell. Finished the game with seven tackles all solo. Increased his 2015 sack total to 2.0 and career sack total to 17.0. The forced fumble was his second career forced fumble (fi rst Oct. 9, 2011 vs. Tennessee).

    DE STEPHON TUITT Sacked Ravens QB Joe Flacco in the fi rst quarter, extending his consecutive games with a sack streak to three. Established a new career-high with 10 tackles, all solo, along with two stops for a loss.

    DT CAM THOMAS Extended his consecutive regular-season games played streak to 68 marking the fourth-longest active consecutive games played streak among NFL defensive tackles.

    CB WILLIAM GAY Extended his consecutive regular season games played streak to 132 the longest active consecutive games played streak among NFL cornerbacks.

    CB ROSS COCKRELL Recorded the fi rst interception and fumble recovery of his NFL career. Picked off Ravens QB Joe Flacco in the second quarter and recovered a Flacco fumble forced by DE Cameron Heyward on a sack in the third quarter.

    LB JAMES HARRISON Joined Jason Gildon (77.0) as only the second player in team history to record 70.0 sacks since the statistic became offi cial in 1982, when he took down QB Joe Flacco for a 10-yard loss late in the fourth quarter.

    LB LAWRENCE TIMMONS Extended his streak of consecutive regular-season games started to 73 the longest active streak among current Steelers and the fi fth-longest active streak among NFL linebackers. Extended his consecutive regular season games played streak to 92 the fourth-longest active consecutive games played streak among NFL linebackers. Notched his fi rst sack of the season, bringing down Ravens QB Joe Flacco in the second quarter, increasing his career total to 29.0. Led the defense with 11 tackles (10 solo) his 34th game with double-digit tackles.

    LB SEAN SPENCE Recorded a sack of Ravens QB Joe Flacco, his second career sack, and fi rst since Dec. 28, 2014 vs. Cincinnati.

    FROM LAST WEEKS GAME VS. BALTIMORE Regular Post Season SeasonOverall: 2-2 0-0At Home: 1-1 0-0On the Road: 1-1 0-0Neutral: 0-0 0-0

    By Month: September 2-1 0-0 October 0-1 0-0 November 0-0 0-0 December 0-0 0-0 January 0-0 0-0

    vs. AFC: 0-2 0-0 vs. AFC North 0-1 0-0 vs. AFC East 0-1 0-0 vs. AFC South 0-0 0-0 vs. AFC West 0-0 0-0

    vs. NFC: 2-0 0-0 vs. NFC East 0-0 0-0 vs. NFC North 0-0 0-0 vs. NFC South 0-0 0-0 vs. NFC West 2-0 0-0

    When: When Scoring First: 2-1 0-0 When Opponent Scored First: 0-1 0-0 When Scoring 20 or More Points: 1-2 0-0 When Scoring Less Than 20 Points: 1-0 0-0 When Leading after the fi rst quarter: 2-0 0-0 When Trailing after the fi rst quarter: 0-1 0-0 When Tied after the fi rst quarter: 0-1 0-0 When Leading at the Half: 2-1 0-0 When Trailing at the Half: 0-1 0-0 When Tied at the Half: 0-0 0-0 When Leading after three quarters: 2-1 0-0 When Trailing after three quarters: 0-1 0-0 When Tied after three quarters: 0-0 0-0 When Outrushing the Opponent: 0-1 0-0 With 35 or More Rushing Attempts: 0-0 0-0 With Less Than 25 Passing Attempts: 0-0 0-0 When Led in Time of Possession: 1-1 0-0 When Trailed in Time of Possession: 1-1 0-0

    On Turf: 1-1 0-0 On Grass: 1-1 0-0

    When led in Takeaway/Turnover Ratio: 1-1 0-0 When even in Takeaway/Turnover Ratio: 1-0 0-0 When trailed in Takeaway/Turnover Ratio: 0-1 0-0 With an Individual 100-Yard Rusher: 0-2 0-0 With an Individual 300-Yard Passer: 1-1 0-0 With an Individual 100-Yard Receiver: 2-1 0-0 With an Ind. Opponent 100-Yard Rusher: 0-1 0-0 With an Ind. Opponent 300-Yard Passer: 1-0 0-0 With an Ind. Opponent 100-Yard Receiver: 2-0 0-0

    When winning the coin toss: 1-0 0-0 When losing the coin toss: 1-2 0-0 When playing outdoors: 1-2 0-0 When playing indoors: 1-0 0-0 In overtime games: 0-1 0-0

    THE STEELERS IN 2015

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    Series History: Series began in 1971 Overall Regular Season: Steelers lead, 21-7 At Pittsburgh: Steelers lead, 14-1 At San Diego: Steelers lead, 7-6 Neutral Sites: n/a Streak: Chargers won previous meeting Last Regular-Season Meeting: Dec. 9, 2012, in Pittsburgh San Diego 34, Pittsburgh 24 Postseason Series: Chargers lead, 2-1 Last Post-Season Meeting: Jan. 11, 2009, in Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 35, San Diego 24(preseason and postseason record not included in overall series record)

    This weeks game marks the 29th time the Pittsburgh Steelers and San Diego Chargers will meet in the regular season and the 14th time in San Diego, where the Steelers are 7-6 vs. the Chargers...the two teams are meeting for the third time on Monday Night Football in regular season history, with the Monday primetime series being split at one.

    STEELERS-CHARGERS SERIES HISTORY THE LAST TIME VS. SAN DIEGO

    Steelers Category Chargers 24.0 ..................................... Points Scored Per Game ...............................24.0 18.8 .....................................Points Allowed Per Game ..............................27.5 19.5 ....................................... First Downs Per Game .................................22.8 359.8 ......................................Total Yards Per Game ............................... 411.0 111.8 ...................................Rushing Yards Per Game ............................102.0 248.0 ................................... Passing Yards Per Game .............................309.0 14.0 ..................................................Sacks By .............................................5.0 2 ................................................. Interceptions By ...........................................3 28:43 ....................................Avg. Time of Possession .............................31:53 11 .................................................. Touchdowns ............................................ 11 6 ............................................. Rushing Touchdowns .......................................2 5 ............................................. Passing Touchdowns .......................................9 0 ...........................................Touchdowns on Returns ....................................0 6-10 ............................................... Field Goals ............................................7-8 44.3 ............................................... Punting Avg. .........................................43.6 14.0 ............................................Punt Return Avg. .......................................1.7 25.0 .......................................... Kickoff Return Avg.....................................22.6

    2015 TEAM STATS

    2015 AFC North Standings W L T Pct. Pts. Opp.Cincinnati 4 0 0 1.000 121 77Pittsburgh 2 2 0 .500 96 75Baltimore 1 3 0 .250 93 104Cleveland 1 3 0 .250 85 102

    This Week in the AFC North:Sunday, Oct. 11:Baltimore (1-3) vs. Cleveland (1-3), 1 p.m.Cincinnati (4-0) vs. Seattle (2-2), 1 p.m.

    Monday, Oct. 2:Pittsburgh (2-2) at San Diego (2-2), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN, locally WTAE-TV)

    All times are Eastern.

    2015 AFC NORTH STANDINGS

    PITTSBURGH QB Philip Rivers threw for 200 yards and three touchdowns, lifting the visiting San Diego Chargers to a 34-24 victory over the Steelers at Heinz Field. The Steelers dropped to 7-6 on the season.

    San Diego scored the fi rst 13 points of the contest. Late in the fi rst quarter, K Nick Novak connected on a 51-yard fi eld goal to give the Chargers a 3-0 lead. Late in the second quarter, Rivers found WR Da-nario Alexander down the sideline for a 39-yard touchdown to give San Diego a 10-0 lead. With just 50 seconds left in the half, Novak drilled a 39-yard fi eld goal to give the Chargers a 13-0 lead.

    The Steelers managed to cut the lead to 13-3 when K Shaun Su-isham connected on a 49-yard fi eld goal at the end of the fi rst half. On the Chargers fi rst drive of the second half, Rivers led the team on a 17-play, 78-yard drive that took 9:32 off the clock. Rivers capped off that drive with a three-yard pass to WR Malcom Floyd, and San Diego took a 20-3 lead.

    On Pittsburghs ensuing drive, QB Ben Roethlisberger attempted to throw a screen pass to WR Antonio Brown but the ball ricocheted off TE David Paulson and rolled into the endzone. CB Quentin Jammer recovered the ball in the endzone for the touchdown and the Chargers took a 27-3 lead.

    Roethlisberger found WR Mike Wallace on the Steelers ensuing possession for a 40-yard touchdown pass to cut the lead 27-10. It was Wallaces 26th career reception of 40+ yards and the 16th that has gone for a touchdown.

    The Steelers held the Chargers on their next drive and forced them to punt. But Roethlisberger threw an interception to Chargers LB Bront Bird on the second play of the drive. Rivers then threw his third touch-down pass of the game, a 15-yarder to Alexander, and San Diego led 34-10.

    Roethlisberger threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Wallace midway through the fourth to cut the lead 34-17, and Roethlisberger threw a one-yard touchdown to Brown with less than a minute remaining.

    GAME SUMMARYChargers (5-8) 3 10 14 7 34STEELERS (7-6) 0 3 7 14 24

    TEAM Q TIME PLAY DRIVE SCORE SD 1 3:06 Novak 51-yd. FG 12-36; 6:09 0-3 SD 2 3:40 Alexander 39-yd. pass from Rivers 3-48; 1:38 0-10 SD 2 0:50 Novak 39-yd. FG 8-26; 1:08 0-13 PIT 2 0:00 Suisham 49-yd. FG 7-59; 0:50 3-13 SD 3 5:28 Floyd 3-yd. pass from Rivers 17-78; 9:32 3-20 SD 3 5:16 Jammer fumble recovery in end zone -- --; -- -- 3-27 PIT 3 2:33 Wallace 40-yd. pass from Roethlisberger 7-80; 2:43 10-27 SD 4 9:46 Alexander 15-yd. pass from Rivers 2-17; 0:39 10-34 PIT 4 6:07 Wallace 11-yd. pass from Roethlisberger 10-81; 3:39 17-34 PIT 4 0:58 A. Brown 1-yd. pass from Roethlisberger 6-44; 1:35 24-34

    San Diego 34, Pittsburgh 24Dec. 9, 2012

    Heinz Field (61,359)

    TEAM STATISTICS Chargers Steelers1st Downs 19 183rd Downs 12-22 (55%) 5-13 (38%)4th Downs 1-1 (100%) 0-1 (0%)Total Net Yards 294 340Plays-Avg. 79-3.7 61-5.6Rushing Yards 94 69Rush Att.-Avg. 36-2.6 17-4.1Passing Yards 200 271Att.-Comp.-Int. 42-21-0 42-22-1Sacks By 2-14 1-0Punts-Avg. 7-37.4 7-47.4Penalties 6-51 8-52Fumbles-Lost 0-0 2-1Time of Poss. 36:46 23:14

    INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

    RUSHING: SD Mathews 25-65; Brown 2-17; McClain 3-4; Weddle 1-4; Rivers 3-3; Battle 2-1. Pit. Dwyer 8-32; Roethlisberger 5-31; Rainey 1-6; Red-man 2-0; Wallace 1-0.

    PASSING: SD Rivers 21-41-0, 200, 3 TD; Alexander 0-1-0, 0. Pit. Ro-ethlisberger 22-42-1, 285, 3 TD.

    RECEIVING: SD Alexander 7-88, 2 TD; Spurlock 7-64; Gates 3-31; Floyd 3-10, 1 TD; R. Brown 1-7. Pit. Wallace 7-112, 2 TD; Miller 5-66; A. Brown 4-35, 1 TD; Dwyer 3-18; Sanders 2-36; Burress 1-18.

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    STEELERS-CHARGERS CONNECTIONSSteelers in Bold; Chargers in Bold Italic

    College Connections Steelers LB Lawrence Timmons was teammates with Chargers CB Patrick Robinson for one season at Florida State (2006). Pittsburgh RB Jordan Todman and San Diego RB Donald Brownplayed alongside one another at Connecticut for one year (2008). Steelers WR Antonio Brown (2009) and DE L.T. Walton (2010-12)were teammates of Chargers S Jahleel Addae at Central Michigan. Pittsburgh DE Stephon Tuitt helped man the defense at Notre Dame with San Diego LB Manti Teo for two years (2011-12). Tuitt was also teammates with Chargers C/G Chris Watt and C Trevor Robinson for one season (2011) at Notre Dame. Steelers LB Anthony Chickillo was teammates with Chargers ILBDenzel Perryman for all four years of his career at Miami (2011-14).

    STEELERS-CHARGERS CONNECTIONSSteelers in Bold; Chargers in Bold Italic

    Former Steelers/Ravens Steelers DT Cam Thomas was originally selected by the Chargers in the fi fth round (146th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft. Thomas waswith the Chargers for four seasons (2010-13). Chargers STC Kevin Spencer held the same position with theSteelers for fi ve seasons (2002-06). Chargers asst. OL coach Andrew Dees was part of the NFLs Minority Fellowship Internship Program in 2005, allowing him to help the Steelers coaching staff during training camp. San Diego TE David Johnson was a seventh-round pick by Pittsburghin 2009 (241st overall). He played in 66 regular-season games, startingin 28 of them for the Steelers. Johnson was also a member of theSuper Bowl XLV Pittsburgh team. San Diego college scout Paul Skansi was drafted by the Steelersin the fi fth round of the 1983 NFL Draft.

    Area Connections Chargers OL coach Joe DAlessandris is a native of Aliquippa, Pa.,and coached the offensive line for the University of Pittsburgh in 1996. San Diego asst. to the HC Mark Ridgley is from Pittsburgh Pa., and is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh. Chargers asst. secondary coach Greg Williams was the secondary and def. GA for the University of Pittsburgh in 2008. San Diego QB coach Nick Sirianni was the WR coach for IndianaUniversity (Pa.) for three seasons (2006-08). NFL Connections Pittsburgh RB DeAngelo Wiliams was a Carolina Panther whileChargers HC Mike McCoy (2006-08), WR coach Fred Graves (2011-12) and secondary coach Ron Milus (2009-10) were on thePanthers coaching staff. Pittsburgh CB William Gay was a member of the Cardinals at thesame time San Diego OC Frank Reich and STC Kevin Spencer werecoaches in Arizona (2012). Steelers Asst. HC/DL coach John Mitchell and WR coach RichardMann worked with Spencer in Cleveland for three seasons (1991-93). Pittsburgh conditioning coordinator Garrett Giemont also worked with Spencer in Oakland (1995-97), while Steelers OC Todd Haley was on staff with Spencer in Arizona (2007-08). Haley and Chargers OL coach Joe DAlessandris were bothcoaches for the Chiefs (2009). Haley also worked with San Diego QB coach Nick Sirianni in KansasCity (2009-11), at the same time Chargers CB Brandon Flowers was a Chief. Steelers LB Arthur Moats played for Buffalo, while DAlessandris was on staff for the Bills for three seasons (2010-12). San Diego TE coach Pete Metzelaars and asst. OL coach Andrew Dees held the same positions with Buffalo in 2012. Moatswas also teammates with San Diego WR Stevie Johnson (2010-13) inBuffalo. Steelers STC Danny Smith and Graves worked together on the Bills coaching staff (2001-03). Pittsburgh OL coach Mike Munchak also worked with Graves in Tennessee (2007-10). Steelers QB Mike Vick played in Atlanta, while Chargers RB coach Ollie Wilson was on staff for the Falcons (2002-06). Pittsburgh K Josh Scobee played for the Jaguars at the same timeSan Diego asst. ST coach Craig Aukerman was a coach in Jacksonville(2011-12). Steelers S Ross Ventrone and Chargers RB Danny Woodhead were teammates in New England for one season (2011).

    PIT-SD SERIES HIGHSPassing Yards

    Steelers Ben Roethlisberger 333 10/4/2009Chargers Dan Fouts 372 12/8/1985

    Rushing Yards

    Steelers Rashard Mendenhall 165 10/4/2009Chargers Gary Anderson 170 12/11/1988

    Receiving Yards

    Steelers Charles Johnson 165 12/24/1994Chargers Kellen Winslow, Sr. 171 12/22/1980

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    FROM THE STEELERS With a win, the Steelers will improve to 426-273-2 during the regular season since 1970. The Steelers look to improve to 22-7 all-time against the Chargers in the regular season and to 8-6 on the road. Pittsburgh will look to improve to 2-1 against San Diego on Monday Night Football and to 43-24 all-time in primetime on Monday Night Football.

    FROM HEAD COACH MIKE TOMLIN A win would improve Tomlin to 85-48 during the regular season, inlcuding 37-30 on the road. Coach Tomlin looks to improve to 3-1 in the regular season against San Diego and win his fi rst road game vs. the Chargers.

    FROM THE STEELERS OFFENSE

    QB BEN ROETHLISBERGER Needs 31 passing yards to become the fi rst Steelers quarterback with 40,000 and to become the ninth passer in league history to reach the mark with one team. With 3,000 passing yards in 2015, will become the fi fth quarterback in NFL history to throw for 3,000 yards in 10 consecutive seasons. Will record his 40th 300-yard passing game with his next such game in 2015 and become the ninth signal caller to do so with one franchise.

    QB MIKE VICK With his next start and win will have 60 regular season victories as a starting quarterback in his NFL career. Three touchdown passes to record 135 in his NFL career. Needs 209 pass completions to reach 2,000 in his NFL career.

    WR ANTONIO BROWN With two touchdown catches, will move into a tie for ninth in team history with Mike Wallace (32). With his next 100-yard game, will become the third player in in franchise history with 20-such performances in the regular season (Hines Ward 29 and John Stallworth 25). With 100 receptions in 2015, will extend his franchise record of consecutive seasons with at least 100 catches to three. With 110 catches in 2015, will become the second player in NFL history to record 110 or more receptions in three consecutive years (Wes Welker, 2007-09). With 125 receptions in 2015, would become the fi rst player in NFL history to record back-to-back seasons of 125 catches or more. With 1,000 receiving yards in 2015, will join Hines Ward (2001-04) as only the second player in franchise history to register 1,000 receiving yards in three consecutive years. Will surpass Lynn Swann (5,534) for the eighth-most yards from scrimmage in team history with 61. With 181 yards from scrimmage, will become the eighth Steeler in team history with at least 6,000.

    WHAT TO LOOK FOR

    FROM THE STEELERS OFFENSE (CONTD)

    TE HEATH MILLER Is 55 receptions from joining Hines Ward (1,000) as the second player in team history with 600. Needs six touchdown catches to become just the fourth player in Steelers history with 50. Is 250 yards from scrimmage away from moving into fi fth in team history (Louis Lipps, 6,406). With 50 receptions in 2015, will record his fi fth consecutive 50-catch season.

    RB LeVEON BELL With 100 rushing yards on Monday, will have seven 100-yard games in his NFL career. With 100 yards from scrimmage this week, will have totaled 20 games in his NFL career with 100 yards or more. With 1,000 rushing yards in 2015 will become the fi fth Steelers running back to produce back-to-back 1,000 yard seasons and the fi rst since Rashard Mendenhall in 2009-10.

    RB DeANGELO WILLIAMS Will record the 20th 100-yard rushing game of his career with his next 100-yard performance. Will reach 50 rushing touchdowns in his NFL career with his next rushing score.

    FROM THE STEELERS DEFENSE

    DE CAMERON HEYWARD Needs 3.0 sacks on to record 5.0 quarterback takedowns in three straight seasons.

    LB JAMES HARRISON One multi-sack game to break a tie with Jason Gildon (17) for the most such games in team history.

    CB WILLIAM GAY Will match Rod Woodson (5) for the most interceptions returned for touchdowns in team history with his next pick six.

    FROM THE STEELERS SPECIAL TEAMS

    WR/PR ANTONIO BROWNNeeds 235 punt return yards to move into second in team history (Antwaan Randle El, 1,650).One punt return for a touchdown to tie Antwaan Randle El (4) for the most in Steelers history.

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    STEELERS MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL SUPERLATIVES

    PASSING YARDS374 Mark Malone 9/30/1985 vs. CIN L, 37-24338 Mike Tomczak 10/7/1996 at KC W, 17-7330 Ben Roethlisberger 12/19/2011 at SF L, 20-3

    PASS COMPLETIONS26 Mark Malone 9/30/1985 vs. CIN L, 37-2425 Ben Roethlisberger 12/19/2011 at SF L, 20-325 Tommy Maddox 11/17/2003 at SF L, 30-14

    PASS ATTEMPTS48 Mark Malone 9/15/1986 vs. DEN L, 21-1045 Mark Malone 9/16/1985 at CLE L, 17-744 Three occasions, most recently Ben Roethlisberger 12/19/2011 at SF L, 20-3

    PASSING TOUCHDOWNS5 Ben Roethlisberger 11/5/2007 vs. BAL W, 38-74 Bubby Brister 10/29/1990 vs. LAR W, 41-103 Four occasions, most recently Ben Roethlisberger 11/9/2009 at DEN W, 28-10

    RUSHING YARDS204 LeVeon Bell 11/17/2004 at TEN W, 27-24155 Rashard Mendenhall 11/9/2009 at DEN W, 28-10149 Franco Harris 11/24/1975 at HOU W, 32-9

    RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS3 Barry Foster 9/27/1993 at ATL W, 45-172 Eight occasions, most recently Jerome Bettis 10/21/2002 vs. IND W, 28-10

    RECEPTIONS11 John Stallworth 9/30/1985 vs. CIN L, 37-2410 Andrew Hastings 9/18/1995 at MIA L, 23-109 Antonio Brown 11/17/2004 at TEN W, 27-249 Antonio Brown 10/20/2014 vs. HOU, W, 30-239 Hines Ward 11/26/2007 vs. MIA W, 3-09 Randy Grossman 10/23/1978 vs. HOU L, 24-17

    RECEIVING YARDS151 Plaxico Burress 10/29/2001 vs. TEN W, 34-7151 John Stallworth 9/30/1985 vs. CIN L, 37-24137 John Stallworth 9/13/1982 at DAL, W 36-28

    RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS2 13 occasions, most recently Hines Ward 11/9/2009 at DEN W, 28-10

    YARDS FROM SCRIMMAGE222 LeVeon Bell 11/17/2004 at TEN W, 27-24178 Franco Harris 10/28/1974 vs. ATL W, 24-17165 Jerome Bettis 9/16/1996 vs. BUF W, 24-6

    SACKS3.5 James Harrison 11/5/2007 vs. BAL W, 38-73 Three occasions, most recently Kevin Greene 11/14/1994 vs. BUF W, 23-10

    INTERCEPTIONS2 Nine times, most recently Tyrone Carter 11/9/2009 at DEN W, 28-10

    POINTS SCORED45 9/27/1993 at ATL W, 45-1742 10/22/1979 vs. DEN W, 42-741 10/29/1990 vs. LAR W, 41-10

    FEWEST POINTS ALLOWED0 Four times, most recently 11/26/2007 W, 3-03 11/13/1995 vs. CLE W, 20-36 Twice, most recently 11/3/2008 at WAS W, 23-6

    STEELERS MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL BY THE #S

    3RDThe Steelers and Chargers are meeting for the third time on

    Monday Night Football in regular season series history, with the series split at one game each.

    9-2Head Coach Mike Tomlin has guided the Steelers to a 9-2 (.818) record in Monday Night Football contests, including a 4-2 mark on

    the road.

    42-24The Steelers own the third-best record in the NFL on Monday

    Night Football of 42-24.

    Since Monday Night Football debuted in 1970, the Steelers have played in 66 contests and hold a 42-24 mark under the lights on Monday. The teams .636 winning percentage on Monday Night Football is third-best in the NFL:

    BEST MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL RECORD TEAM RECORD WIN PCT. Seattle Seahawks 23-8 .742 San Francisco 49ers 47-25 .653 Pittsburgh Steelers 42-24 .636 Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts 22-15 .595 Carolina Panthers 7-5 .583

    Pittsburgh has won 42 Monday Night Football games - the third-best total in the NFL:

    MOST MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL WINS TEAM WINS San Francisco 49ers 47 Dallas Cowboys 43 Pittsburgh Steelers 42 Miami Dolphins 41 Oakland Raiders 37

    MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL NOTES

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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 Steelers history. Through eight seasons, Tomlin has accomplished many things that have never been done in the teams storied history. His 82-46 record (.641) is best start in franchise history. He has guided the Steelers defense to the NFLs top ranking in total defense four times, including most recently in 2012. He has also sent a total of 45 selections to the leagues annual Pro Bowl, including fi ve following the 2014 season. Tomlin has reached the playoffs fi ve times in his fi rst eight 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 fi rst 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 fi rst 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 fi rst four seasons. Tomlin was appointed by Commisioner Roger Goodell to the NFLs Competition Committee in March, 2013. In 2014, Tomlin, who has a defensive coaching background, orchestrated one of the top offensive outputs in team history. The Steelers broke numerous offensive records, including points scored (436), total yards (6,577), passing yards/game (301.6) and total fi rst downs (379). On an individual basis in 2014, Tomlin guided QB Ben Roethlisberger, WR Antonio Brown and RB LeVeon Bell whom all made the Pro Bowl to record-setting years. Roethlisberger had personal bests in passing yards (4,952), completions (408) and passing TDs (32, T-2007), while Brown established team records for receptions (129), receiving yards (1,698) and receiving TDs (13). Bell, in his fi rst full year as a starter, who was also named Team MVP, broke the Steelers records for scrimmage yards (2,215) as well as receptions (83) and receiving yards (854) by a running back. Over the past two seasons, Tomlin has led the team to a 7-1 record in the month of December, winning each of the last four in 2014 to capture the AFC North title. Arguably one of his best coaching performances may possibly have come in the second half of the 2013 season. Despite an 0-4 and 2-6 start to the season, the Steelers fi nished the regular season surging to a 6-2 second-half record, falling just short of the playoffs. However, he rallied the team despite numerous injuries on both sides of the ball, to stick together and fi nished second in the AFC North. The 2013 campaign also saw QB Ben Roethlisberger, WR and team WR Antonio Brown and RB LeVeon Bell break numerous regular-season records for the Steelers. Brown and S Troy Polamalu were each selected to the Pro Bowl following the season. Tomlin led the Steelers to a 27-10 victory over the New York Jets in the 2012 home opener, becoming the fi rst coach in team history to win his fi rst six home openers. The Steelers fi nished the season with the top-ranked overall defense (275.8 ypg) and fi nished fi rst 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 fi nished second in total defense under Tomlin 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 fi rst eight games during the regular season.

    GOOD FIRST EIGHT

    THE TOMLIN FILE

    Mike Tomlin has accomplished a lot in his fi rst eight seasons as head coach of the Steelers. Tomlins 82 wins after his fi rst eight seasons are the most wins in team history for any coach after his fi rst eight seasons. His two Super Bowl appearances also are tied for the franchise best for a coach in his fi rst eight seasons. Tomlins fi ve postseason berths and four division titles are tied for second for the most in a coachs fi rst eight seasons. Below is how Tomlin ranks among Steelers coaches after their fi rst eight seasons:

    STEELERS HEAD COACHES THROUGH EIGHT YEARS HEAD COACH RECORD Mike Tomlin (2007-2014) 82-46 (.641) (2007-2014) Bill Cowher (1992-2006) 77-51 (.602) (1992-1999) Chuck Noll (1969-1991) 65-46 (.586) (1969-1976) Buddy Parker (1957-1964) 51-47 (.520) (1957-1964)

    HEAD COACH SUPER BOWL APP. SUPER BOWL WINS Chuck Noll 2 (1974, 75) 2 (1974, 75) Mike Tomlin 2 (2008, 10) 1 (2008) Bill Cowher 1 (1995)

    HEAD COACH PLAYOFF APPEARENCES Bill Cowher 6 (1992-97) Mike Tomlin 5 (2007, 08, 10, 11, 14) Chuck Noll 5 (1972-76) Buddy Parker 1 (1962)

    HEAD COACH DIVISION TITLES Bill Cowher 5 (1992, 94-97) (AFC Central) Mike Tomlin 4 (2007, 08, 10, 14) (AFC North) Chuck Noll 4 (1972, 74, 75, 76) (AFC Central)

    OUR HOUSE Mike Tomlin has led the Steelers to a 48-18 career regular-season record at Heinz Field. In 2012, he won his fi rst four home games for the fourth time in his career (2007, 09 and 11). He guided the Steelers to a 6-2 mark in the teams eight home games in 2014 and a victory in the teams 2015 home opener in Week 2 against San Francisco. Tomlin has led Pittsburgh to at least fi ve home wins in each of his fi rst eight seasons as the teams head coach. His 48 home wins and 48-18 mark at home are the fourth-best in each category in the NFL since 2007:

    HOME GAME RECORDS: 2007-CURRENT Team W L T Pct. New England 59 7 0 .894 Green Bay 53 12 1 .811 Baltimore 49 16 0 .754 Pittsburgh 48 18 0 .727 Indianapolis 47 19 0 .712

    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 fi rst down (4.08). Tomlin was a three-year starter at wide receiver at William and Mary (1990-94) and fi nished his career with 101 receptions for 2,054 yards and 20 TD catches. A fi rst-team All-Yankee Conference selection in 1994, he established a school record with a 20.2 yards-per-catch average.

    THE TOMLIN FILE CONTD

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    1STOnly one head coach in Steelers history - Mike Tomlin - has

    led the team to two Super Bowl appearences in their fi rst four seasons.

    3RDTomlin became the third head coach hired by the Steelers since

    1969 on Jan. 22, 2007.

    5Number of times the Steelers defense has ranked fi rst in total

    defense in the NFL under Tomlin, most recently in 2012.The Steelers have reached the playoffs fi ve times in Tomlins fi rst

    eight years at the helm, including two trips to the Super Bowl (capturing Super Bowl XLIII).

    7Tomlin is one of only seven coaches in NFL history to win a Super

    Bowl within his fi rst two years as an NFL head coach.

    7Became the seventh head coach in NFL history to lead a team to at least eight wins in each of their fi rst eight years as a head

    coach (George Allen, Dennis Green, Mike Holmgren, John Madden, George Seifert, Don Shula, Mike Tomlin) and only the fourth to do so with one team (Green, Madden, Seifert, Tomlin).

    36Tomlin became the youngest head coach in NFL history to both lead his team to and capture a Super Bowl championship when Pittsburgh defeated the Arizona Cardinals 27-23 in Super Bowl

    XLIII.

    45Since 2007, Tomlin has sent a total of 45 selections to the

    Leagues annual Pro Bowl, including fi ve following the 2014 campaign.

    47-17Tomlins record in his fi rst eight seasons in games played at Heinz

    Field - the fourth-best home record in the NFL since 2007.

    82-46Tomlin has compiled a 82-46 through his eight seasons as Pittsburghs head coach - the best start in Steelers history.

    TOMLIN BY THE NUMBERS

    TOMLIN AMONG THE BEST Since being named named head coach of the Steelers in 2007, Mike Tomlin has led Pittsburgh to 84 victories - the fourth-most wins in the NFL during that time span:

    NFL TEAM RECORDS: 2007-CURRENT TEAM RECORD PLAYOFF APP. SUPER BOWL APP. New England 103-28 7* 3 Green Bay 90-41-1 7* 1 Indianapolis 86-46 7* 1 Pittsburgh 84-48 5* 2 Baltimore 78-54 6* 1 New Orleans 78-54 4 1 *Made the playoffs in 2014

    Tomlins .636 winning percentage is the fourth-best regular season winning mark among active NFL head coaches (min. 50 games):

    ACTIVE HEAD COACH WINNING PCT (MIN. 50 GAMES) COACH W L T Win Pct. Chuck Pagano (Ind 2012-pres.) 35 17 0 .673 Mike McCarthy (GB 2006-pres.) 98 49 1 .666 Bill Belichick (Cle 1991-95, NE 2000-pres.) 214 109 0 .663 Mike Tomlin (Pit 2007-pres.) 84 48 0 .636 John Harbaugh (Bal 2008-pres.) 73 43 0 .629

    Mike 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.

    FEWEST GAMES COACHED TO 60 WINS COACH TEAM(S)^ NO. OF GAMES George Seifert San Francisco 75 Joe Gibbs Washington 84 Mike Ditka Chicago 85 Mike Tomlin Pittsburgh 88 Chuck Knox L.A. Rams, Buffalo 88 Bill Cowher Pittsburgh 90 Andy Reid Philadelphia 90 ^ Through fi rst 60 wins

    During his career, Mike Tomlins regular-season record against the NFC is 23-11, including 13-4 at home. The Steelers .676 regular-season winning percentage against the NFC since 2007 is third-best among AFC teams:

    AFC RECORDS VS. NFC: 2007-CURRENT Team W L T Pct. New England 25 7 0 .781 Baltimore 22 10 0 .688 Pittsburgh 23 11 0 .676 Cincinnati 18 12 2 .594 Indianapolis 19 13 0 .594

    Including the postseason Tomlin has a .657 winning percentage against the NFC during his fi rst eight years, which ranks fi rst among Steelers head coaches.

    TOMLIN VS. NFC

    FEWEST TO 60

    PRIMETIME SPECIALIST Pittsburgh has played 21 games in primetime since the 2011 season,and are scheduled to appear in fi ve primetime contests in 2015: Thurs., Sept. 10 at New England (L, 28-21), Thurs., Oct. 1 vs. Baltimore(L, 23-20 OT), Mon., Oct. 12 at San Diego, Sun., Dec. 6 vs. Indianapolisand Sun., Dec. 27 at Baltimore. In 2014, the Steelers won fi ve of their six primetime games. Head Coach Mike Tomlin is 26-16 overall in primetime games,including a 12-9 record on the road. He is 9-2 on Monday NightFootball, 12-8 on Sunday Night Football and 5-6 on Thursday NightFootball. Tomlin joined only Bill Cowher (Steelers), Tom Flores (Raiders),Steve Mariucci (49ers), George Seifert (49ers) and Don Shula(Colts, Dolphins) as coaches to win their fi rst six Monday NightFootball games.

    IN THE DIVISION Mike Tomlin owns a 33-16 all-time record against teams in the AFC North. His 33 regular-season wins against division opponents are the most of any AFC North team since 2007 (Baltimore: 29-21 / Cincinnati: 24-25 / Cleveland: 12-36). Tomlin has won at least four games against division opponents in fi ve of his eight seasons. He owns an impressive 19-5 record against divisional foes at Heinz Field.

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    Pittsburgh defeated San Francisco in its 2015 regular-season home opener in Week 2, 43-18. In 2014, the Steelers won six of its eight home games at Heinz Field. The Steelers are 82-31-1 (.724) at home since Heinz Field opened in 2001, which is the fourth-best winning percentage in the NFL during that time span in home games:

    BEST HOME RECORD IN THE NFL:2001-CURRENT

    TEAM RECORD WIN PCT. New England Patriots 96-18 .842 Baltimore Ravens 85-28 .752 Green Bay Packers 83-30-1 .732 Pittsburgh Steelers 82-31-1 .724 Indianapolis Colts 82-32 .719

    The Steelers own the fourth best record among AFC teams in home games since the 2001 season in interconference games:

    BEST HOME RECORD IN THE AFC vs. AFC:2001-CURRENT

    TEAM RECORD WIN PCT. New England Patriots 73-13 .849 Indianapolis Colts 63-23 .733 Baltimore Ravens 61-24 .718 Pittsburgh Steelers 59-26 .694 Denver Broncos 57-28 .671

    Pittsburghs 23-5-1 record at home against NFC opponents since opening Heinz Field in 2001 is third best in the AFC:

    BEST HOME RECORD IN THE AFC vs. NFC:2001-CURRENT

    TEAM RECORD WIN PCT. Baltimore Ravens 24-4 .857 New England Patriots 23-5 .821 Pittsburgh Steelers 23-5-1 .810 Denver Broncos 21-8 .724 San Diego Chargers 20-9 .690

    HEINZ FIELD ADVANTAGE

    251-98-1The Steelers own the best home record in the NFL with a

    251-98-1 record (.719) since 1970.

    HOME NUMBER TO NOTE

    WINNING ERA OF FREE AGENCY Pittsburgh owns the third-best regular-season record in the NFL since the free-agency era (since 1993) with a 222-133-1 (.625) record. The Steelers are one of fi ve teams (New England: 237, Green Bay: 229, Denver: 216 and Indianapolis: 211) to record over 200 regular season wins since 1993. The following is a look at the top three regular-season records in the free agency era (since 1993):

    BEST REGULAR-SEASON RECORDS IN THE FREE AGENCY ERA1993-CURRENT

    TEAM RECORD WIN PCT. New England Patriots 237-118 .668 Green Bay Packers 229-126-1 .645 Pittsburgh Steelers 222-133-1 .625 Denver Broncos 216-140 .607 Indianapolis Colts 211-145 .593

    Pittsburgh is one of four teams to win at least 120 regular-season games since the start of the 2003 season. They are also second in Super Bowl appearances over that time span and tied for the lead with two Super Bowl victories. The following are the top-fi ve teams in regular-season winning percentage from 2003-present:

    BEST REGULAR-SEASON RECORDS:2003-CURRENT

    Team W L T Pct. Playoff Berths SB App. SB WinsNew England 153 42 0 .785 11* 5 3Indianapolis 136 60 0 .694 11* 2 1Pittsburgh 124 72 0 .633 7* 3 2Green Bay 122 73 1 .625 9* 1 1Denver 119 77 0 .607 7* 1 0 Baltimore 116 80 0 .592 8* 1 1*Made the 2014 playoffs

    IN A SPAN OF 10-PLUS YEARS

    The Steelers have won at least four home games in each of the previous 15 seasons (since 2000), marking the second-longest active streak in the NFL:

    MOST CONSECUTIVE SEASONS WITH AT LEASTFOUR HOME WINS - ACTIVE STREAK

    TEAM CONSECUTIVE SEASONS Baltimore Ravens 17 (1998-2014) Pittsburgh Steelers 15 (2000-14) New England Patriots 14 (2001-14)

    WINNING AT LEAST 4 AT HOME

    Dri Archer .................................... (Dree)Bud Dupree ................................. (Dew-pree)

    Ramon Foster ............................. (Ruh-moan)Ben Roethlisberger ..................... (Roth-lis-ber-ger)Ryan Shazier............................... (Shay-zier)Matt Spaeth ................................. (Spayth)Shamarko Thomas ...................... (Shuh-mar-ko)Stephon Tuitt ............................... (Steff-on)

    STEELERS PRONUNCIATION GUIDE

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    1STTwo Steelers recorded their the fi rst sacks of their NFL careers

    against New England in Week 1 - S Will Allen and LB Bud Dupree. Allens sack occurred in his 164th career game and

    Duprees came in his NFL debut.

    2.0LB Bud Dupree recorded a sack in each of his fi rst two games to start his career in 2015, becoming the fi rst NFL player since 2013

    (Barkevious Mango) to accomplish the feat.

    3RB DeAngelo Williams matched a Steelers single-game

    franchise record with three rushing touchdowns in Week 2s game vs. San Francisco.

    6The number of rushing touchdowns scored by Pittsburgh in 2015 - tied as the third-most rushing scores in the NFL through Week 4.

    6.0The Steelers rank sixth in the NFL with a 6.0 yards per play

    average through Week 4 in 2015 (238 plays for 1,439 yards).

    6.06The average number of yards the Steelers offense gains on fi rst-down plays in 2015 - the fourth-best in the NFL through Week 4.

    10QB Ben Roethlisberger tied for the NFL lead with 10 passing

    plays of 25-plus yards in Weeks 1-3.

    14.0Pittsburghs defense ranks fourth in the NFL with 14.0 sacks in 2015. The teams 14.0 sacks are the most through the fi rst four games of a season since the defense had 15.0 in the fi rst four

    games of the 2008 season.

    15LB Ryan Shazier recorded a game-high 15 tackles in Week 2s

    home opener against San Francisco. The second-year linebacker ranked fi fth among all NFL defenders with 22 tackles in Weeks 1-2

    of the 2015 season.

    19WR Antonio Brown notched the 19th 100-yard receiving game of his NFL career in Week 3 - moving into sole possession for third

    place in Steelers history for 100-yard receiving games.

    2015 BY THE NUMBERS

    76.9Pittsburgh ranks tied for second in the NFL through Week 4 with an 76.9 red zone touchdown effi ciency mark, converting 10 of

    their 13 red zone possessions into touchdowns.

    84TE Heath Miller gained 84 receiving yards on eight receptions in Week 1 to mark his 51st regular-season game of his NFL career

    with at least 50 receiving yards - the third-most such games among active NFL tight ends.

    100-100-300The Steelers offense produced a 100-yard rusher (DeAngelo Williams), a 100-yard receiver (Antonio Brown) and a 300-

    yard quarterback (Ben Roethlisberger) in Week 1 - marking the teams fi rst such game since Dec. 7, 2014. Pittsburgh was the only offense in the NFL to have a 100-100-300 performance in

    Week 1.

    127RB DeAngelo Williams led the teams rushing attack in Week 1 with 127 yards on the ground in his Steelers debut - the 19th 100-yard rushing game of his NFL career. It was Williams fi rst

    100-yard game since Sept. 22, 2013.

    478WR Antonio Brown ranks tied for fi rst among all NFL players with

    478 yards through the fi rst four weeks of the season.

    350QB Ben Roethlisberger eclipsed 350 passing yards in each of

    the teams fi rst two games of the 2015 season.

    912The number of passing yards QB Ben Roethlisberger threw for in the fi rst three games of the season - the third-most in the NFL

    in Weeks 1-3.

    3,756Since making his NFL debut in Week 4 of the 2013 season, RB

    LeVeon Bells 3,756 yards from scrimmage are the second-most over that time span.

    66,472The largest regular-season home attendance mark in team history

    was set in Week 2s home opener with 66,472 at Heinz Field.

    2015 BY THE NUMBERS

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    BEN AIRING IT OUT QB Ben Roethlisberger opened the 2015 regular season doing what he did nine times in 2014 by eclipsing 300 passing yards in each of the fi rst two games - 351 yards at New England in Week 1 and 369 against San Francisco in Week 2. Roethlisberger completed 20-of-24 passes for 192 yards with an interception for a passer rating of 82.6 before leaving Week 3s game at St. Louis with an injury. From Weeks 1-3, Roethlisberger has completed 67-of-89 passes for 912 yards with four touchdowns and two interceptions for a passer rating of 113.1 Below is a look at where Roethlisberger ranked through Week 3 of the 2015 season among signal callers: Yards Per Pass Attempt: 10.25 (1st) 300-Yard Passing Games: 2 (T-1st) Passing Plays of 25+ Yards: 10 (T-1st) Completion Percent: 75.3 (2nd) Passing Yards: 912 (3rd) Passer Rating: 113.1 (6th) Passing First Downs: 39 (9th)

    NFL PASSING YARDS/ATTEMPT LEADERS:WEEKS 1-3 2015

    Rk. PLAYER ATT YARDS Y/ATT 1. Ben Roethlisberger, PIT 89 912 10.25 2. Andy Dalton, CIN 92 866 9.41 3. Tyord Taylor, BUF 78 714 9.15 4. Carson Palmer, ARI 88 803 9.13 5. Philip Rivers, SD 102 890 8.73

    NFL PASSING YARDAGE LEADERS:WEEKS 1-3 2015

    Rk. PLAYER CMP ATT YARDS 1. Tom Brady, NE 96 133 1,112 2. Matt Ryan, ATL 77 116 946 3. Ben Roethlisberger, PIT 67 89 912 4. Philip Rivers, SD 76 102 890 5. Ryan Tannehill, MIA 78 127 882

    NFL PASSER RATING LEADERS:WEEKS 1-3 2015

    RK. PLAYER CMP-ATT YARDS TD-INT RTG.1. Aaron Rodgers, GB 43-56 438 5-0 128.42. Andy Dalton, CIN 61-92 866 8-1 121.03. Tom Brady, NE 96-133 1,112 9-0 119.6 4. Carson Palmer, ARI 56-88 803 9-2 117.85. Tyrod Taylor, BUF 58-78 714 7-3 116.1 6. Ben Roethlisberger, PIT 67-89 912 4-2 113.1

    NFL PASS PLAYS OF 25+ YARDS:WEEKS 1-3 2015

    Rk. PLAYER PASS PLAYS OF 25+ T1. Ben Roethlisberger, PIT 10 Andy Dalton, CIN 10 T3. Andrew Luck, IND 8 Tyrod Taylor, BUF 8 T5. Four Players 7

    QB Ben Roethlisberger is 43-14 (.754) as a starter against AFC North opponents during his career and led the Steelers to the best divisional record during the 2013 and 2014 regular seasons (4-2).

    Since 2010, Roethlisberger is 19-7 against divisional foes during the regular season, including 10-5 from 2012-current.

    Roethlisberger has fi nished with a .500 or above record against AFC North opponents during the regular season in nine of his 11 NFL seasons, including winning at least fi ve games in four campaigns:

    ROETHLISBERGER RECORD VS. AFC NORTH AS A STARTER SEASON RECORD 2008 6-0 2004 5-0 2010 5-0 2007 5-0 2014 4-2 2013 4-2 2011 4-2 2006 3-3 2005 3-1 2012 2-1 2009 2-3 In his 57 career starts 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 22 times, including a rating of 100.7 in the teams Week 1 win over Cleveland, a 136.3 mark in Week 9 vs. Baltimore and a 118.5 rating in Week 14 at Cincinnati. The following is a look at his statistics against the AFC North in his 57 games as a starter:

    ROETHLISBERGERS STATS VS. AFC NORTH CATEGORY STATISTIC Record ..............................................................43-14 Completion Pct. (Comp.-Att.) .................61.6 (1,060-1,720) Passing Yards .................................................13,156 Passing Touchdowns.......................................... 83 Interceptions ....................................................... 49 Passer Rating ....................................................89.5

    Also, the following is a look at Roethlisbergers career statistics against AFC North opponents as a starter at home compared to the road:

    ROETHLISBERGER VS. AFC NORTH AT HOME AND AWAY Statistic Home vs. AFC North Away vs. AFC North Record ................................................................. 24-6 ............................19-8 Completion Pct. (Comp.-Att.) ..............62.4 (540-865) ............60.1 (520-855) Passing Yards ................................................... 7,050 .......................... 6,086 Passing Touchdowns.............................................. 49 ............................... 34 Interceptions ........................................................... 29 ............................... 20 Passer Rating ...................................................... 93.0 ............................ 85.9

    CONTROLLING THE NORTH

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    FINDING THE END ZONE QB Ben Roethlisberger connected with WR Antonio Brown for an 11-yard touhdown in the teams 2015 Kickoff Weekend game at New England and threw three scoring tosses in Week 2s home opener against San Francisco. In Week 17 of 2014, Roethlisberger threw the 250th touchdown pass of his NFL career to become the 18th player in NFL history to reach the milestone and the sixth active. With 255 career touchdown passes in his regular season career, Roethlisberger stands as the franchise leader in the category:

    STEELERS ALL-TIME PASSING TOUCHDOWN LEADERS Rk. STEELER PASSING TDs 1. Ben Roethlisberger, 2004-pres. 255 2. Terry Bradshaw, 1970-83 212 3. Kordell Stewart, 1995-2002 70

    STARTING IN STYLE

    In his career, QB Ben Roethlisberger owns a 108-53 (.671) record as a starting quarterback in the regular season - the fourth-best regular season record in the NFL among all active quarterbacks (min. 50 starts). The following is a look at the top fi ve starting records among active quarterbacks in the NFL (min. 50 starts):

    STARTING RECORDS AMONG ACTIVE QBs (Min. 50 Starts) Rk. PLAYER W L T Pct. 1. Tom Brady, NE 163 47 0 .776 2. Peyton Manning, IND-DEN 183 77 0 .704 3. Aaron Rodgers, GB 74 33 0 .692 4. Ben Roethlisberger, PIT 108 53 0 .671 5. Andrew Luck, IND 34 17 0 .667 Roethlisberger registered his 90th career win in his 135th career start, becoming the fi fth fastest quarterback who began their career in the Super Bowl era to reach 90 wins.

    NUMBER OF STARTS Rk. QUARTERBACK TO GET TO 90 WINS 1. Tom Brady 115 2. Joe Montana 128 3. Terry Bradshaw 129 4. Ken Stabler 133 5. Ben Roethlisberger 135

    His 63-27 record after his fi rst 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 fi rst 90 starts in the NFL. Roethlisbergers record is tied with Jim McMahon.

    In 42 career regular-season games against NFC opponents, QB Ben Roethlisberger has posted a 30-12 record, including winning each of his fi rst seven starts against conference members. In Week 2s game against San Francisco, Roethlisberger completed 21-of-27 passes for 369 yards with three touchdowns for a passer rating of 155.8. Below is a look at the quarterbacks numbers in games against NFC opponents:

    ROETHLISBERGERS STATS VS. THE NFC CATEGORY STATISTIC Record ..............................................................30-12 Completion Pct. (Comp.-Att.) ................ 63.9 (806-of-1,262) Passing Yards .................................................10,416 Passing Touchdowns.......................................... 64 Interceptions ....................................................... 29 Passer Rating ....................................................97.0 300-plus Yard Games ......................................... 13 Multi-Touchdown Performances ...............20 (14-6 record)

    Roethlisbergers statistics against the NFC are equally impressive in games at Heinz Field. In 21 career games against NFC opponents at home, Roethlis-berger has a 17-4 mark while completing 400-of-647 passes (61.8 pct.) for 5,472 yards with 36 touchdowns and 12 interceptions for a passer rating of 99.7.

    FACING THE NFC

    QB Ben Roethlisberger owns a 61-20 (.753) mark in the regular season in his career at Heinz Field, including winning his fi rst eight starts as a rookie in 2004.

    Since the start of the 2011 season, the signal caller is 23-8 at home. Over that time period, Roethlisberger is one of fi ve active quarterbacks to have a passer rating of at least 100.0 at home during the regular season (105.6).

    Below is a breakdown of Roethlisbergers statistics in his Heinz Field career:

    ROETHLISBERGERS STATS AT HEINZ FIELD CATEGORY STATISTIC Record ..............................................................61-20 Completion Pct. (Comp.-Att.) ...............64.0 (1,587-of-2,479) Passing Yards .................................................20,329 Passing Touchdowns......................................... 140 Interceptions ....................................................... 60 Passer Rating ....................................................98.3 300-plus Yard Games ......................................... 21 Multi-Touchdown Performances ..............40 (30-10 record)

    Roethlisberger has thrown at least one touchdown pass in each of his last 33 home games at Heinz Field - marking the sixth-longest streak in NFL history (second-longest among active quarterbacks):

    CONSECUTIVE HOME GAMES Rk. PLAYER (YEAR) WITH AT LEAST 1 TD PASS T1. Drew Brees (10/18/09-present) 47 Tom Brady (9/14/09-12/14/14) 47 3. Dan Marino (10/9/83-11/14/88) 39 4. Aaron Rodgers (10/5/08-12/2/12) 35 5. Johnny Unitas (12/23/56-9/30/62) 34 6. Ben Roethlisberger (12/19/10-present) 33

    HOME COOKING

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    FEELING AT HOME IN OHIO QB Ben Roethlisberger is from Cory Rawson, Ohio, and played collegietely at Miami (Ohio), so it is no wonder he feels at home while playing at Cincinnati or Cleveland. Including the postseason, Roethlisberger is a combined 18-4 playing at Paul Brown Stadium (10-2) and FirstEnergy Stadium (8-2).

    Below is Roethlisbergers passing stats for games at Cincinnati and Cleveland:

    ROETHLISBERGER IN GAMES PLAYED IN OHIO GP Att. Cmp. Pct. Yds. TDs Int Rat.@ Cin 12 340 225 66.2 2,727 19 8 99.5@ Cle 10 293 172 58.7 2,119 13 5 88.8Total 22 633 397 62.7 4,846 32 13 94.5

    HITTING 3,000 IN 9 STRAIGHT

    QB Ben Roethlisberger extended his consecutive seasons of throwing for 3,000 yards to nine during Week 10s game at the New York Jets in 2014. He joined Brett Favre (18), Peyton Manning (13), Dan Marino (9), Drew Brees (11), Eli Manning (10) and Philip Rivers (9) as just the seventh signal caller in NFL history to have such a streak:

    CONSECUTIVE SEASONS WITH 3,000 PASSING YARDS - NFL HISTORY

    Rk. QUARTERBACK CONS. YEARS (SEASONS) 1. Brett Favre 18 (1992-2009) 2. Peyton Manning 13 (1998-2010) 3. Drew Brees 11 (2004-14) 4. Eli Manning 10 (2005-14) T5. Ben Roethlisberger 9 (2006-14) Philip Rivers 9 (2006-14) Dan Marino 9 (1984-92)

    BENS CAREER GAME

    QB Ben Roethlisberger set single-game Steelers franchise records during Week 8s 51-34 win over Indianapolis in 2014 with 40 pass completions, 522 passing yards and six passing touchdowns. His 522 passing yards tied as the fourth-most in an NFL game:

    MOST PASSING YARDS IN A GAME - NFL HISTORY Rk. PLAYER PASSING YARDS 1. Norm Van Brocklin, 9/28/1951 554 T2. Matt Schaub, 11/18/2012 527 Warren Moon, 12/16/1990 527 T4. Ben Roethlisberger, 10/26/2014 522 Boomer Esiason, 11/10/1996 522

    HITTING THE CENTURY MARK QB Ben Roethlisberger made his 150th career regular season start in Week 8 vs. Indianapolis in 2014, and earned his 100th win, leading the Steelers to a 51-34 victory. He became just the fourth quarterback in NFL history to record 100 wins in their fi rst 150 regular season starts:

    NUMBER OF WINS Rk. PLAYER IN FIRST 150 STARTS 1. Tom Brady 116 2. Joe Montana 108 3. Terry Bradshaw 102 4. Ben Roethlisberger 100

    BEN AMONG ACTIVE BESTS QB Ben Roethlisberger ranks in the top 10 among active NFL quarterbacks with a 7.93 yards per attempt average (2nd), 39,969 passing yards (5th), 3,224 completions (5th), 255 passing touch-downs (6th) and a 94.2 passer rating (7th):

    NFL ACTIVE PASSING YARDS PER ATTEMPT LEADERS Rk. PLAYER CMP-ATT YARDS YDS/ATT. 1. Aaron Rodgers 2,375-3,598 29,573 8.22 2. Ben Roethlisberger 3,224-5,043 39,969 7.93 3. Tony Romo 2,797-4,282 33,821 7.90 4. Philip Rivers 3,124-4,818 37,903 7.87 5. Peyton Manning 6,025-9,203 70,659 7.68

    NFL ACTIVE PASSING YARDAGE LEADERS Rk. PLAYER GP CMP-ATT YARDS 1. Peyton Manning 260 6,025-9,203 70,659 2. Drew Brees 205 5,024-7,585 57,002 3. Tom Brady 212 4,647-7,301 54,370 4. Eli Manning 173 3,398-5,752 40,731 5. Ben Roethlisberger 162 3,224-5,043 39,969

    NFL ACTIVE PASSING TOUCHDOWN LEADERS Rk. PLAYER GP TDS 1. Peyton Manning 260 536 2. Tom Brady 212 401 3. Drew Brees 205 400 4. Eli Manning 173 266 5. Philip Rivers 152 260 6. Ben Roethlisberger 162 255

    TOP OF THE STEELER CHARTS QB Ben Roethlisberger holds nearly all passing records in Pittsburgh Steelers franchise history. His 39,969 passing yards, 255 passing touchdowns and 3,224 completions are tops in the teams record books:

    STEELERS ALL-TIME PASSING YARDAGE LEADERS Rk. PLAYER CMP-ATT YARDS 1. Ben Roethlisberger, 2004-current 3,224-5,043 39,969 2. Terry Bradshaw, 1970-83 2,025-3,901 27,989 3. Kordell Stewart, 1995-2002 1,190-2,107 13,328 4. Neil ODonnell, 1991-95 1,069-1,871 12,867 5. Bubby Brister, 1986-92 776-1,477 10,104

    STEELERS ALL-TIME PASSING TOUCHDOWN LEADERS Rk. PLAYER GP TDS 1. Ben Roethlisberger 162 255 2. Terry Bradshaw 168 212 3. Kordell Stewart 113 70 4. Neil ODonnell 66 68 5. Bobby Layne 55 66

    STEELERS ALL-TIME PASS COMPLETION LEADERS Rk. PLAYER GP CMP 1. Ben Roethlisberger 162 3,224 2. Terry Bradshaw 168 2,025 3. Kordell Stewart 113 1,190 4. Neil ODonnell 66 1,069 5. Bubby Brister 61 776

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    1STIs the fi rst quarterback in NFL history to record 500 passing yards

    in two games of a career (Week 8 2014 and Week 15 2009).

    5Roethlisberger is one of fi ve active quarterbacks to throw at least

    140 touchdowns at home during the regular season.

    6The number of seasons Roethlisberger has thrown 20

    touchdowns or more during his NFL career - a franchise record.

    10He has thrown at least 10 touchdown passes in each of his fi rst 11 NFL seasons, tying Jim Kelly for the fourth-most consecutive

    seasons with 10 or more scoring tosses to start a career.

    20-PLUSThe Steelers have scored at least 20 points in 67 of the 82

    games at home with Roethlisberger as the starter, including each of the teams two 2015 home games.

    32Number of games Roethlisberger has totaled at least three

    touchdown passes in his career, most recently Week 2 against San Francisco (31 in the regular season and one postseason).

    39Roethlisberger has thrown 39 300-plus yard passing games in his regular season NFL career - most in franchise history - and became the 13th QB in NFL history to reach 35 with one team

    (15th overall).

    108-53Roethlisbergers record as a starting quarterback in the regular

    season - the fourth-best record in the NFL among all active quarterbacks (min. 50 starts) - and most wins in franchise history

    for a starting signal caller.

    125.0Roethlisberger has recorded a passer rating of 125.0 or better 16 times in his NFL career (minimum 20 attempts), most Week 2s

    home opener against San Francisco (155.8).

    150.0Roethlisberger has posted a passer rating of 150.0 or better in seven games during his NFL career (min. 10 attempts/game) -

    tying Peyton Manning for the second most all-time.

    408Roethlisberger set a team-record with 408 completions during the

    2014 season.

    400Since entering the NFL in 2004, Roethlisberger has produced seven 400-plus yard games - tying as the third-most since the

    2004 season.

    BENS NUMBERS 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 QBsCategory Statistic RankSingle-Season TD Passes (2007 and 2014) ....................... 32 .............. 1stSingle-Season Passing Yards (2014) ............................ 4,952 .............. 1stCareer Passing TDs (regular season) .............................. 255 .............. 1stSingle-Season Completions (2014) .................................. 408 .............. 1stSingle-Season Pass Attempts (2014) ............................... 608 .............. 1stSingle-Season Completion Pct. (2014) ............................ 67.1 .............. 1stSingle-Season Passer Rating (2007)............................. 104.1 .............. 1st3,000-Yard Passing Seasons (2006-14) ............................... 9 .............. 1stConsecutive 3,000-Yard Passing Seasons (2006-14) .......... 9 .............. 1stSingle-Game Completion Pct. (11/26/07 vs. Miami) ........ 85.7 .............. 1stSeasons w/ 250+ Completions (2006-09, 11-14) ................. 8 .............. 1stSeasons w/ Completion Pct. of 60.0+ (2004, 05, 07, 09-14) ......... 9 .............. 1stSeasons w/ Passer Rating of 90.0+ (2004, 05, 07, 09-14) ......... 8 .............. 1stCompletions in Single Game (10/26/14 vs. Indianapolis) .........40 .............. 1stAttempts in Single Game (11/30/14 vs. New Orleans) ........ 58 .............. 1stPassing Yards in Single Game (10/26/14 vs. Indianapolis) ........522 .............. 1stCareer Winning Pct. ......................................................... .671 .............. 1stCareer Completions ....................................................... 3,224 .............. 1stCareer Attempts ............................................................. 5,043 .............. 1stCareer Passing Yards .................................................. 39,969 .............. 1stCareer Completion Pct..................................................... 63.9 .............. 1stCareer Passing Yards/Attempts ......................................... 7.9 .............. 1stCareer QB Rating ............................................................ 94.2 .............. 1stCareer 300-yard Passing Games (reg and posteason) ...... 41 .............. 1stCareer Games w/ 30+ Completions .....................................11 .............. 1stCareer Games w/ 100.0+ Passer Rating (reg and posteason) . 70 .............. 1stCareer Perfect Passer Rating Games (158.3) ** .................. 3 .............. 1stCareer QB Rating in 4th Qtr. * ......................................... 90.0 .............. 1stCareer Touchdown Passes in Final 2 mins./game * ........... 41 .............. 1stConsecutive Reg. Gms. w/ At Least One TD Pass (2012-Week 1 of 2014) 30 .............. 1stGames Played by Rookie QB (2004) .................................. 14 .............. 1stPassing Attempts by Rookie QB (2004)............................ 295 .............. 1stPass Completions by Rookie QB (2004) .......................... 196 .............. 1stPassing Yards by Rookie QB (2004) ............................. 2,621 .............. 1stPassing TDs by Rookie QB (2004) ..................................... 17 .............. 1stRushing Attempts by Rookie QB (2004) ............................. 56 .............. 1stRushing Yards by Rookie QB (2004) ................................ 144 .............. 1stCompletion Pct. by Rookie QB (2004) ** ......................... 66.4 .............. 1stPasser Rating by Rookie QB (2004) ** ............................ 98.1 .............. 1stComp. %./Single Game by Rookie QB (10/17/04 vs. Dal.) ** 84.0 ........... 1stConsecutive Wins to Start Career (2004) ** ....................... 13 .............. 1stTotal Wins by Rookie QB (2004) ** ..................................... 13 .............. 1stPassing TDs in Single Game (10/26/14 vs. Ind. and 11/2/14 vs. Bal.) ... 6 .............. 1stSingle-Game TD Passes at Heinz Field (10/26/14 vs. Ind. and 11/2/14 vs. Bal.) ... 6 .............. 1stPassing TDs in Back-to-Back Games ** ............................. 12 .............. 1stTotal Wins When Throwing for 300-plus Yards ................... 19 .............. 1stSeasons w/ 25+ Passing TDs (2007, 09, 12-14) ................. 5 .............. 1stCareer Wins (Regular Season). ....................................... .108 .............. 1stSingle-Game TD Passes on MNF (11/5/07 vs. Bal.) ** ......... 5 ........... T-1stConsecutive Passes Completed (11/26/07 vs. Miami) ........ 15 ........... T-1stCareer TD Passes (indoors) ............................................... 16 ........... T-1stCareer Touchdown Passes in Dec./Jan. ............................. 69 .............. 1stCareer Rushing Yards (by QB) ...................................... 1,161 .............. 3rd

    * Since 1991** NFL Record

    MOVING ON UP

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    NO. 84: ANTONIO BROWNWR Antonio Brown recorded 100 receiving yards or more in

    each of the teams fi rst three games of the 2015 season. He caught a team-best nine catches for a game-high 133 yards and a score in Week 1 at New England. Brown led all receivers with 195 yards in Week 2 on a game-high nine catches, including a touchdown - the second-most yards in a game in his NFL career. In Week 3 at St. Louis, he led all receivers with 11 catches for 108 yards.

    Below is a look at where Brown ranks in the NFL through the fourth week of the 2015 season: Receiving Yards: 478 (T-1st) Receiving Yards per Game: 119.5 (T-1st) 100+Yard Receiving Games: 3 (T-1st) Receptions on 3rd Downs: 13 (T-1st) Receptions: 34 (2nd) Scrimmage Yards: 478 (T-2nd) Receptions of 25+ Yards: 5 (T-3rd) Receptions for First Downs: 22 (4th) Total First Downs: 22 (T-5th)

    NFL RECEIVING YARDS LEADERS - 2015 Rk. PLAYER REC. YARDS T1. Antonio Brown, PIT 34 478 Julio Jones, ATL 38 478 3. Larry Fitzgerald, ARI 30 432

    NFL RECEIVING YARDS PER GAME AVERAGE - 2015 Rk. PLAYER REC YARDS YDS/GM. T1. Antonio Brown, PIT 34 478 119.5 Julio Jones, ATL 38 478 119.5 3. Larry Fitzgerald, ARI 30 432 108.0

    NFL FIRST DOWN RECEPTION LEADERS - 2015 Rk. PLAYER 1st REC. 1. DeAndre Hopkins, HOU 26 31 2. Julio Jones, ATL 25 38 3. Larry Fitzgerald, ARI 24 30 4. Antonio Brown, PIT 22 34 5. Brandon Marshall, NYJ 20 30

    BROWN ON THE TEAMS CHARTSWR Antonio Brown became the fourth player in franchise history

    to record 400 receptions, surpassing Lynn Swann for the fi fth most receiving yards and became the 10th player in team history with at least 30 touchdown catches during Week 2s home opener against San Francisco.

    Browns 424 rceptions are fourth-most in team history:

    STEELERS ALL-TIME RECEPTION LEADERS Rk. STEELER RECEPTIONS 1. Hines Ward, 1998-2011 1,000 2. Heath Miller, 2005-current 545 3. John Stallworth, 1974-87 537 4. Antonio Brown, 2010-current 424 5. Louis Lipps, 1984-91 358

    During Week 2s game against San Francisco, Brown surpassed Lynn Swann for the fi fth-most receiving yards in franchise history:

    STEELERS ALL-TIME RECEIVING YARDS LEADERS

    Rk. STEELER REC. YARDS 1. Hines Ward, 1998-2011 12,083 2. John Stallworth, 1974-87 8,723 8,723 3. Heath Miller, 2005-current 6,151 4. Louis Lipps, 1984-91 6,018 5. Antonio Brown, 2010-current 5,737 6. Lynn Swann, 1974-82 5,462

    Brown ranks eighth in team history on the franchises yards from scrimmage chart with 5,777:

    STEELERS ALL-TIME SRIMMAGE YARDAGE LEADERS Rk. STEELER, YEARS RUSH YDS/REC YDS SCRMG. YARDS 5. Louis Lipps, 1984-91 388 / 6,018 6,406 6. Heath Miller, 2005-pres. 6 / 6,151 6,157 7. Willie Parker, 2004-09 5,378 / 697 6,075 8. Antonio Brown, 2010-pres. 82 / 5,737 5,819 9. Lynn Swann, 1974-82 72 / 5,462 5,534 10. Dick Hoak, 1961-70 3,965 / 1,452 5,417

    During Week 2s game against San Francisco, Brown surpassed Lynn Swann for the fi fth-most receiving touchdowns in franchise history:

    STEELERS ALL-TIME RECEIVING TOUCHDOWN LEADERS Rk. STEELER REC. YARDS TDs 6. Louis Lipps, 1984-91 358 6,018 39 7. Elbie Nickel, 1947-57 329 5,131 37 8. Ray Mathews, 1951-59 230 3,919 34 9. Mike Wallace, 2009-12 235 4,042 32 10. Antonio Brown, 2010-current 424 5,737 30

    BROWN RACES TO 400

    WR Antonio Brown became the fourth player in Steelers history to record 400 receptions during Week 2s game against San Francisco. Brown reached 400 catches in his 72nd career game - setting a franchise record for the fewest games to the mark - and tying Kellen Winslow Sr. for the third-fewest games in NFL history to post 400 receptions. Below is a look at the fewest games played to reach 400 receptions in NFL history:

    NUMBER OF GAMES Rk. PLAYER TO GET TO 400 RECEPTIONS 1. Anquan Boldin 67 2. Larry Fitzgerald 71 T3. Antonio Brown 72 Kellen Winslow Sr. 72

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    UNFORGETTABLE FIRST FIVE

    WR Antonio Brown worked his way from a sixth-round draft pick to a two-time team MVP and Pro Bowler in his fi rst fi ve seasons. He registered the most receptions by a Steelers receiver in their fi rst four and fi ve regular seasons and is on pace to set the mark in a players fi rst six years with the franchise:

    RECEPTIONS IN Rk. STEELER FIRST SIX YEARS GP GS 1. Hines Ward (1998-2003) 425 96 77 2. Antonio Brown (2010-current) 424 74 47 5. Heath Miller (2005-10) 286 92 91 4. Plaxico Burress (2000-04) 261 71 67 5. Louis Lipps (1984-89) 253 79 70 Browns 3,561 receiving yards were the third-most receiving yards by a Steelers receiver in their fi rst four regular seasons and in Week 15 at Atlanta he became the fi rst player in team history to record 5,000 receiving yards in their fi rst fi ve years in the NFL:

    RECEIVING YARDS IN Rk. STEELER FIRST FIVE YEARS 1. Antonio Brown (2010-2014) 5,259 2. Buddy Dial (1959-63) 4,723 3. Plaxico Burress (2000-04) 4,164 4. Mike Wallace (2009-2012) 4,042 5. Hines Ward (1998-02) 3,888

    Brown totaled (5,807) the most all-purpose yards by a Steeler in their fi rst four regular seasons (2010-13) and has surpassed Franco Harris for the most through fi ve years:

    ALL-PURPOSE YARDS IN Rk. STEELER FIRST FIVE YEARS 1. Antonio Brown (2010-2014) 7,755 2. Franco Harris (1972-76) 6,180 3. Antwaan Randle El (2002-05) 5,664 4. Willie Parker (2004-08) 5,622 5. Lynn Chandnois (1950-54) 5,537

    ALL AROUND BROWN

    Throughout his career, WR Antonio Brown has amassed 1,416 punt return yards - the third-most punt return yards by a Steeler during the regular season:

    STEELERS ALL-TIME PUNT RETURN YARDS Rk. STEELER CAREER PR YARDS PR TDs 1. Rod Woodson, 1987-96 2,362 2 2. Antwaan Randle El, 2002-05, 10 1,650 4 3. Antonio Brown, 2010-pres. 1,416 3 4. Theo Bell, 1976, 1978-80 1,259 0 5. Louis Lipps, 1984-91 1,212 3 In addition to three punts returned for touchdowns, Brown also has one kickoff returned to the end zone in his career.

    BROWN SINCE 10WR Antonio Brown entered the NFL as a sixth-round draft

    selection of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2010. He has recorded three 1,000-receiving yard campaigns (2011 and 13-14) and back-to-back 110-reception seasons from 2013-14.

    Since entering the NFL in 2010, Brown ranks fourth among all NFL players with 5,737 receiving yards and seventh with 424 catches.

    Below is a look at the NFL leaders in receiving yards and receptions since 2010:

    NFL RECEIVING YARDS LEADERS: 2010-CURRENT Rk. PLAYER REC. YARDS 1. Calvin Johnson, DET 477 7,589 2. Brandon Marshall, MIA-CHI-NYJ 476 6,152 3. Roddy White, ATL 456 5,760 4. Antonio Brown, PIT 424 5,737 5. Andre Johnson, HOU-IND 432 5,700

    NFL ECEPTION LEADERS: 2010-CURRENT Rk. PLAYER GP REC. 1. Calvin Johnson, DET 78 477 2. Brandon Marshall, MIA-CHI-NYJ 79 476 3. Roddy White, ATL 79 456 4. Wes Welker, NE-DEN 74 448 5. Jason Witten, DAL 84 445 6. Andre Johnson, HOU-IND 70 432 7. Antonio Brown, PIT 74 424 8. Larry Fitzgerald, ARI 82 416 9. Jimmy Graham, NO-SEA 82 404 10. Marques Colston, NO 80 396

    BROWN SINCE 10WR Antonio Brown Brown has also seen success when facing

    members of the opposing conference in the NFC since entering the NFL.

    In 20 games against NFC opponents since entering the NFL in 2010, Brown has totaled 131 receptions for 1,781 yards and 12 touchdowns.

    His 131 catches are tops and his 1,781 receiving yards are second among AFC players against NFC teams since 2010, and his 12 receiving touchdowns place him tied for fourth:

    AFC RECEPTION LEADERS VS. NFC OPPONENTS2010-CURRENT

    Rk. PLAYER GP REC. 1. Antonio Brown, PIT 20 131 2. Demaryius Thomas, DEN 19 124 3. Wes Welker, NE-DEN 20 119 4. Reggie Wayne, IND 18 110 5. Andre Johnson, HOU-IND 18 107

    AFC RECEIVING YARDS LEADERS VS. NFC OPPONENTS2010-CURRENT

    Rk. PLAYER REC. YARDS 1. Demaryius Thomas, DEN 124 1,796 2. Antonio Brown, PIT 131 1,781 3. Andre Johnson, HOU-IND 107 1,547 4. Reggie Wayne, IND 110 1,441 5. Wes Welker, NE-DEN 119 1,431

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    BRYANT STRONG IN ROOKIE YEAR

    Second-year WR Martavis Bryant made an impact on the Steelers offense since earning the opportunity to dress in Week 7 in 2014 of his rookie season. Bryant posted 26 catches for 549 yards and eight touchdowns - with fi ve receptions of 40 yards or longer - in the 2014 season. His eight touchdown catches placed him tied for fourth among all NFL rookies in 2014 and as the second-most by a rookie in Steelers history:

    2014 NFL ROOKIE TOUCHDOWN CATCH LEADERS Rk. ROOKIE, TEAM RECEIVING TDs T1. Odell Beckham, NYG 12 Mike Evans, TB 12 3. Kelvin Benjamin, CAR 9 T4. Martavis Bryant, PIT 8 Jordan Matthews, PHI 8

    STEELERS ROOKIE TOUCHDOWN CATCH LEADERS Rk. STEELERS ROOKIE, YEAR RECEIVING TDs 1. Louis Lipps, 1984 9 2. Martavis Bryant, 2014 8 T3. Eric Green, 1990 7 Jimmy Orr, 1958 7

    Bryant ranks eighth among rookies in Steelers history with 549 receiving yards:

    STEELERS ROOKIE RECEIVING YARDS LEADERS Rk. STEELERS ROOKIE, YEAR RECEIVING TDs 6. Ron Shanklin, 1970 691 7. Charles Johnson, 1994 577 8. Martavis Bryant, 2014 549 9. Antwaan Randle El, 2002 489 T10. Heath Miller, 2005 459 Henry Minarik, 1951 459

    In his NFL debut vs. Houston in Week 7, Bryant caught a 35-yard touchdown pass to mark his fi rst NFL catch - becoming the fi rst Steelers rookie with a touchdown catch on his fi rst reception since 2007 (Matt Spaeth, Sept. 7). In Week 8 vs. Indianapolis, he had a career-high fi ve catches for 83 yards and two scores - becoming the fi rst Steeler rookie with a multi-touchdown catch game since 2009. Against Baltimore in Week 9, Bryant made his fi rst career start and caught three passes