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Haden, Steelers Defense Comes Up Clutch, Beat Patriots 17-10

The Pittsburgh Steelers went with a different approach for the biggest game of the season.

It ended in a different result. For the first time since 2011, a win over the New England Patriots, defeating them 17-10 Sunday evening at Heinz Field.

That even meant the coin toss. The Steelers chose to receiver the ball, rare for them to do, but it paid off. On their opening drive, Ben Roethlisberger marched the offense on a 11 play, 75 yard drive. Five different receivers caught a pass, capped off by Vance McDonald’s pivot route on 3rd and goal to find the end zone.