Steelers putting up points – and turnovers – in bunches

Seattle was in the bottom third of the league in converting third downs into first downs, at around 37 percent for the season, after going 1 for 8 in the loss to the Cardinals on November 15. Tampa Bay rookie Jameis Winston threw for 245 yards and a touchdown, but was sacked five times. We gave up a million in the first ones.

With the Steelers down by five with 3:02 remaining and facing a 4th-and-goal from the 3-yard line, Tomlin elected to kick a field goal, which made the score 32-30 and put Pittsburgh in a must-stop situation on Seattle’s next possession. We had some loose coverages (Sunday), some holes in the coverage.

This win played out differently than numerous Seahawks’ previous victories.

But the rest of the game proved to be the Wilson and Baldwin show as they produced touchdowns of 30 and 80 yards to see the Seahawks (6-5) home and improve their chances of a wildcard berth at least.

Safety Mike Mitchell and cornerback Antwon Blake had shots at Baldwin but couldn’t get him on the ground. Carroll said the team expects Richardson to be back to practice as early as Wednesday, and he may even participate fully. “The chemistry was just there today between me and Ben”.

Seattle has allowed more than 400 yards passing four times under Carroll.

“We’ve loved Jimmy Graham coming to our team and we’re very grateful that he’s been part of it”, head coach Pete Carroll said.

“It (stinks), the passing yards and no turnovers and the points”, Allen said. We talk about the changes that probably need to be made when it comes to defensive schematics moving forward.

“This is the time when teams make their push for the playoffs”, Heyward said. A fourth trip to the Super Bowl in the past ten years is still a possibility. Running the ball wasn’t really an option, but they didn’t do a good job of opening holes when the Steelers did try.

Arthur Moats was also unhappy about the performance, saying, “I’ve got to watch the film”. Gotta digest it and learn from it but can’t dwell on it. You definitely have to tip your hat to them. Brown finished in total with six catches for 54 yards. I think we’ve just come a long ways, and I think the pocket being so consistently solid for him makes a huge difference. They just didn’t keep up with the bend but don’t break thing, they bent, and broke. He took charge for the Seattle Seahawks against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.

Also, linebacker Ryan Shazier has a concussion and tight end Heath Miller injured his ribs.

“Al’s the second option on that whole deal”. Richardson has missed the last two games with a hamstring strain.

“That’s one of those questions where if I go on with the answer, it’s assumed that I agree with you about that Arizona game”. We thought there was a little bit of an opening for guys to step in and take advantage of that opportunity. Russell Wilson underthrew the ball which forced Graham to adjust in mid-air.

They got there barely because of an incredible day by Roethlisberger, who threw for 456 yards, the most ever against the Seahawks.

Roethlisberger took a helmet-to-helmet hit from Seattle defense end Michael Bennett, who was charged with roughing the passer, on third-and-10 from the Steelers’ 39 with 7:18 left in the fourth quarter.

Roethlisberger could potentially catch heat if he does not have a concussion, as the Steelers theoretically had a chance to win the game when Landry Jones was subbed in relief of Roethlisberger.