Steelers Steal Win From Texans
Published on October 21 2014 2:23 am
Last Updated on October 21 2014 2:23 am
Written by Millie Lange
(Pittsburgh, PA) -- The Steelers pulled out a 30-23 win against the Texans on "Monday Night Football" after a wild rally late in the first half at Heinz Field. The Steelers trailed 13-0 before scoring 24 unanswered points in less than three minutes. Ben Roethlisberger found Martavis Bryant for a 35-yard touchdown followed by an Arian Foster fumble recovered by Pittsburgh. Wide receiver Antonio Brown then threw a TD pass on a trick play to Lance Moore giving the Steelers a four-point lead.
Ryan Fitzpatrick was intercepted on the next Texans' play and "Big Ben" threw another touchdown to Le'Veon Bell allowing Pittsburgh to go into halftime up 24-13. Roethlisberger finished with 265 passing yards and two touchdowns. Bell compiled 145 total yards and a TD as the Steelers moved to 4-3. Foster ran for 102 yards and DeAndre Hopkins hauled in six catches 108 yards in the defeat. Fitzpatrick had 262 yards through the air with two TDs and a pick for Houston, which lost its third straight and dropped to 3-4.
Rams Return To Practice Wednesday
(St. Louis, MO) -- The Rams return to practice Wednesday as they get ready for a Week Eight matchup with the Chiefs. The Rams snapped a three-game skid with a 28-26 win over the Seahawks on Sunday. They are now 2-4 on the season. KC won at San Diego on Sunday to improve to 3-3.
Bears Respond To Locker Room Reports
(Lake Forest, IL) -- The Bears are responding to reports of a tense moment in the locker room after Sunday's loss to the Dolphins. Coach Marc Trestman says Brandon Marshall did not single out quarterback Jay Cutler as some have said. Reports say Marshall unloaded on teammates after the loss.
The Bears get back on the practice field tomorrow to prepare for Sunday's road game against the New England Patriots. Chicago fell to 3-4 with a loss to the Dolphins in Week Seven. The Patriots are 5-2 after defeating the Jets last Thursday night.
Monday, October 20 Scoreboard
NFL
Pittsburgh Steelers 30, Houston Texans 23