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Shazam, Shazier:<\/strong> Linebacker Ryan Shazier was limited in practice during the week leading up to the game, but was anything but limited once things kicked off against the Bengals at Heinz Field.<\/p>\n

Shazier led the defense with 11 tackles. His biggest hit though was when he stopped Jeremy Hill for a two-yard loss on first-and-goal from the one-yard line. The defense held strong on the drive, holding the Bengals to a field goal despite great field position.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s coming into his own as a linebacker and a defensive signal caller, or defensive quarterback,\u201d said Coach Mike Tomlin. \u201cWe\u2019ve been very upfront with him, in terms of if he goes, we go. His leadership and communication are central to us putting together a group. He\u2019s grown by leaps and bounds, and I think because of that, we\u2019ve grown by leaps and bounds. But, we\u2019ve still got more to do.\u201d<\/p>\n

Shutting them down:<\/strong> The defense was stout all day in the red zone, and the Bengals were forced to settle for field goals on three trips inside the 20-yard line.<\/p>\n

In the first quarter the Bengals would advance the ball to the seven-yard line, but that would be it as they had to settle for a field goal.<\/p>\n

The strong defensive play continued when the Bengals were stopped at the 15-yard line right before halftime, and forced to settle for another field goal.<\/p>\n

The stand of the day was in the third quarter when the Bengals had first-and-goal from the one yard line and they were stopped dead, forcing a third field goal.<\/p>\n

Imposing his will:<\/strong> Running back DeAngelo Williams is known to his teammates as \u2018D-Will\u2019 and on Sunday he imposed his will on the Cincinnati Bengals in less than stellar weather conditions at Heinz Field. Williams carried the ball 32 times for 94 yards, and caught four passes for 38 yards and a touchdown in the 24-16 win.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou look at the field conditions and what we were able to do,\u201d said Williams. \u201cWe knew it was going to be a two chinstrap game and a high running game because of the field conditions.\u201d<\/p>\n

Williams said it was a key to keep the offense balanced against the Bengals, something he had a huge part in doing.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou can\u2019t be one dimensional and win football games,\u201d said Williams. \u201cWe complement each other well. It all boils down to whatever it takes to win a football game. It was a win and it was AFC North football.\u201d<\/p>\n

Williams surpassed 10,000 yards from scrimmage in the game, becoming the 13th active NFL player to do so.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s 10,000 yards,\u201d said Williams. \u201cSomebody said in the locker room, \u2018You\u2019re either old or you are good, which one are you?\u2019 And I was like, \u2018I don\u2019t know.\u2019 But if the media has anything to say, I am old. I am hunting one thing and one thing only, and that is a Super Bowl. The 10,000 yards up until this point haven\u2019t translated into a Super Bowl, so it means nothing to me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Getting a leg up:<\/strong> It\u2019s not often punters get mentioned when talking about game highlights, but Jordan Berry deserves to have his performance against the Bengals touted.<\/p>\n

Berry pinned the Bengals inside the 20-yard line five times, averaging 42.3 net yards on eight punts. Berry gave the Steelers defense a huge advantage in the field position game.<\/p>\n

Berry stepped up big when he was needed the most, booting a punt 58 yards to the Bengals 13-yard line near the end of the game, allowing the coverage unit to hold Adam Jones to only a 12-yard return.<\/p>\n

A great first catch:<\/strong> If you look at the Steelers stat sheet, Xavier Grimble\u2019s stats won\u2019t jump out at you. Two catches, 26 yards. But look to the right, and that one touchdown, a 20-yarder, definitely stood out.<\/p>\n

Grimble\u2019s first NFL reception was the 20-yard touchdown, a play where he used his athletic ability and size to not be denied and find a way to dive and stretch it out for the score.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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