Flynn started the game on a low note, being sacked for a 7 yard loss which led to a punt by kicker Tim Masthay.
After a quick three and out by the Packers, the Steelers took over and unleashed running back Le’Veon Bell. Roethlisberger handed off to Bell twice once for 11 yards and the second time for 5. After a delay of game penalty, Roethlisberger was force to check down to Emanuel Sanders for a short 6 yard gain. The Steelers are forced to punt.
After a few short passes to James Jones, Jared Boykin and James Starks, Flynn gets the first score of the game. Flynn threw a 5 yard pass from the shotgun to Boykin for the touchdown.
The Steelers answer back with a great 22 yard run by Bell and a bomb down the side line by Roethlisberger to Antonio Brown for 36 yards. Roethlisberger throws a 1 yard pass to Sanders for the touchdown.
In the second quarter Eddy Lacy charged down the sideline for 14 yards and another Packer touchdown.
The Steelers only manage a field goal after a few incomplete passes by Roethlisberger.
During the third drive in the third quarter a rarely called illegal bat penalty was levied against Ziggy Hood. The Steelers blocked the Packers field goal attempt and as both teams scrambled for the ball, Hood accidently hit the ball out of bounds and the penalty flags flew.
The Packers and Steelers trade a few more touchdowns and a pick six by Flynn (31-21 Pitt).
The Packers manage to score on the 1 yard line after a John Kuhn run to tie up the game.
With only 1:45 left on the clock, The Steelers drove down the field and scored the go ahead touchdown with a 1 yard run by Bell to effectively end the game.
Both teams entered this game holding on to the hope of a playoff berth. The Steelers, who are 7-8, can still get in if Neo takes the blue pill, dawn breaks over Marblehead and if a Kardashian sister dates a sports star without ruining their career. Seriously, a lot would have to go right for the Steelers to make it: The New York Jets would need to win all their games and the Miami Dolphins will need to lose their final two games in order for the Steelers to make the playoffs. The Baltimore Ravens will also need to lose every game, while the San Diego Chargers must lose one of their final two games. The Packers on the other hand after today’s loss needs the Bears to lose tonight and will need to defeat the Bears in the final game of the season. If it comes down to that, fully expect Aaron Rodgers to play in that game. If history repeats itself, the Packers sneaking into the playoffs is a dangerous proposition for every other team in the NFC. The last time the Packers limped into they playoffs the won the Super Bowl.
