Sunday, September 9, 2007

Steelers Bruise Browns, 34-7


The Cleveland Browns opened the season with hopes of a successful season but those hopes quickly turned into a chorus of boos as their offense struggled against a Steeler defense that looked like they were in mid-season form recording six sacks in the game including collecting five Brown turnovers. The Steeler offense was outstanding early as they took advantage of a short field multiple times and lit up the scoreboard with 17 points in the first quarter. Overall, Ben Roethlisberger threw for four touchdowns, a career high for Big Ben and on the ground "Fast" Willie Parker ran for 109 yards. Next week the Steelers home opener has the Buffalo Bills coming to Heinz Field. The Buffalo Bills lost their home opener 15-14 as Jason Elam kicked a winning field goal as time expired to give the Broncos the win. Steelers 1-0!