Pittsburgh Steelers Looking for Their First Road Victory

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Published: October 8, 2009

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... Chargers last Sunday night.

The offense was balanced with Bruce Arians mixing the calls, 36 running plays and 34 passing. After an abysmal start this season, the offensive line put forth a great performance against an ailing defensive opponent.

The line, for the first time, was opening holes and blowing defenders off the ball. G Chris Kemoeatu had the best game of his career on Sunday.

Although sacked three times, QB Ben Roethlisberger was nearly perfect, completing 26-of-33 passes for 333 yards, two touchdowns, no interceptions and a 128.9 passer rating.

The rushing game struck with a vengeance, as RB Rashard Mendenhall had a breakout game. After a rough start to his second season, Mendenhall picked up 165 yards on 29 carries with two short touchdown runs.

The rush defense was on point, never giving the Chargers a chance to run. Chargers' RB LaDainian Tomlinson on 7 carries amassed 15 yards.

The downside has been pass defense. Once again,...

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