In KC, the 'D' bailed out the 'O'

In KC, the 'D' bailed out the 'O'
By Mike Prisuta - WDVE-FM
Posted 4 hours ago


KANSAS CITY – It was one of the Steelers’ worst offensive performances of the season from a statistical standpoint.

But overall the Steelers had just enough to beat the Chiefs last Sunday night, 13-9, at Arrowhead Stadium, and that mattered more to the participants than the particulars.

“We’re fortunate to get out of here with a win,” tight end Heath Miller said. “All wins are good wins, but if we’re honest with ourselves as an offense we know we have to get better. But I think we’re capable of that.”

They had been all season, but the 290 total net yards the Steelers generated against the Chiefs constituted a season-low figure.

* And the Steelers’ 27 percent success rate on third downs was also their worst in 11 games (three conversions matched the three the Steelers managed on Sept. 11 at Baltimore, when they went 3-for-9 for 33 percent) in a 35-7 blowout loss.

* And their 13 points were their third-fewest of 2011, the fewest in any game that they won.


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It wasn't the first time this season the "D" had to bail out the "O" ... it was the sixth time. When we have the lead and the ball late in the fourth quarter, the offense needs to seal the victory.