Steelers 24, Chargers 22

King Pyrrhus of Epirus, after being congratulated on his victory over the Romans at Heraclea and Asculum in 279 BC, replied, "One more such victory and I shall be lost!" I would not be surprised to hear Coach Cowher saying those very words this morning, for though the Steelers have gone into San Diego and won this battle against the Chargers, we may have lost the season - Big Ben went down late in the game with a knee injury of unknown severity.

The defense did an excellent job of containing LaDainian Tomlinson (18 car., 62 yds., 1 TD) and Troy Polamalu held Antonia Gates to 61 yards receiving on 5 catches, but the question on everyone's mind is the status of Big Ben. The offense won the time of possession battle (33:23 - 26:37) and the Steelers won the turnover battle 2-1, but the only thing anyone's worried about right now is how's Ben doing. Jerome played big today and showed that the wheels on The Bus still go round and round, but all eyes are on Big Ben's left knee.

We beat the Chargers tonight. Another such victory and we shall be ruined.

Week 5 Newsletter