It sure wasn’t pretty, but LeGarrette Blount and the Patriots found a way to get the job done.
After New England sprinted out to a 14-0 lead, the Steelers clawed their way back into the game by consistently converting third and long situations (a theme for the afternoon) on drives anchored by the playmaking ability of Le’Veon Bell and (mostly) good decision-making by quarterback Landry Jones, who played admirably in a losing effort.
The close nature of the game was likely a jolt to many in Patriots Nation who thought that Brady and crew would steamroll the Steelers at home.