It's been two years since the New England Patriots faced the Pittsburgh Steelers. Here's a look back at their last game to get you fired up if you aren't already. Don't worry, this will be a multiple post day. I'll be supplying you with my pre-game thoughts sometime after lunch. In the meantime, Do Your Job and get fired up for tonight's game.
The last time the Steelers came to town, there was a pre-game celebration. The Red Sox were the newly crowned World Series Champions. As usual, they came into Gillette with trophies in hand and were greeted by a raucous New England crowd. While the game was close for the first three quarters, the Patriots' offense went nuts in the 4th quarter racking up 28 points. At the end of the day, the Patriots would put up the most points a Steelers' defense has ever given up, 55.
So, who were the big names and what were the big plays? Yes, that picture of Aaron Dobson should have given you a clue. Last time against the Steelers, Dobson hauled in 5 receptions for 130 total yards. While two of those were touchdowns, the 81 yarder was undoubtedly the most memorable. If you want to see the highlights from the game, click here.
In addition to a career day from Dobson, some other Patriots had pretty good days:
So, who were the big names and what were the big plays? Yes, that picture of Aaron Dobson should have given you a clue. Last time against the Steelers, Dobson hauled in 5 receptions for 130 total yards. While two of those were touchdowns, the 81 yarder was undoubtedly the most memorable. If you want to see the highlights from the game, click here.
In addition to a career day from Dobson, some other Patriots had pretty good days:
- Tom Brady went 23/43 with 4 touchdowns and 432 yards in the air.
- Rob Gronkowski caught 9 passes for 143 yards and a touchdown
- Danny Amendola was the third Patriot to have over 100 yards receiving (4 catches, 1 touchdown, 122 yards)
- Stevan Ridley finished with 115 yards on the ground, 9 through the air, 2 touchdowns, and one controversial fumble.
- Scoring the remaining touchdown was LeGarrette Blount (5 carries, 47 yards)
- With all those touchdowns and the early need for field goals, Stephen Gostkowski led all scorers with 14 points.
So who shined defensively last time?
The team got to and took down Big Ben 5 times.
Rob Ninkovich had a sack and forced a fumble which was recovered by Joe Vellano
Chandler Jones had 2 sacks
Dane Fletcher had a sack
Andre Carter had a sack
Duron Harmon and Devin McCourty both picked off passes
Go watch the highlights and get pumped up. I'll get you today's pregame in a few.
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