Posted by ESPN.com’s James Walker
The Pittsburgh Steelers are starting to look like themselves again.
Seven sacks defensively and a big passing game by quarterback Ben Roethlisberger led the Steelers to a 28-20 victory over the Detroit Lions. This marks the first two-game winning streak of the season for the reigning Super Bowl champions.
Granted, playing the Lions (1-4) has to be taken into account. But having Roethlisberger (277 yards, three touchdowns) spread the ball around, a consistent running game, and linebackers James Harrison (three sacks) and LaMarr Woodley (1.5 sacks) providing a much-needed pass rush are things Pittsburgh hasn’t done consistently all year.
The AFC North race is heating up as three teams now have winning records, making it one of the toughest divisions in football. The Cincinnati Bengals lead the division at 4-1, and the Steelers (3-2) are currently tied for second place with the Baltimore Ravens (3-2).
Pittsburgh will host the Cleveland Browns (1-4) next week in a rivalry game at Heinz Field.
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