Quarterbacks Rule – Ben Roethlisberger & Aaron Rodgers Shine in Steelers 37-36 Win Over Packers
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 | General, Green Bay Packers, NFL, Pittsburgh Steelers, Sports
What a game – the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Green Bay Packers 37-36 on Ben Roethlisberger’s 19-yard TD pass to Mike Wallace as time expired. The TD tied the game at 36 and then Jeff Reed’s point after attempt gave the Steelers the win and kept their slim AFC playoff hopes alive at 7-7.
Roethlisberger had a career day – 29 of 46 for 503 yards passing. He threw 3 touchdown passes without any picks. All good for a 121.9 passer rating.
Aaron Rodgers himself had a solid day in defeat – 26 of 48 for 383 yards. He also threw 3 touchdown passes without any picks. He also added a touchdown run in the 2nd quarter. Rodgers’ passer rating was 101.3.
The Packers are 9-5 and sit in pretty good shape to qualify for post-season play in the NFC. The defending Super Bowl champion Steelers are 7-7 and will need some help if they want to defend their title in 2010…
