Entering their Week 3 home opener last Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers were riding high. They were returning home after winning their first two games on the road. Even more impressive was those contests took place in the Eastern time zone.
The Pittsburgh Steelers came into Week 3 after losing their first two games and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for the season. Based on the first two weeks, there was little reason to think the Niners would have much of a problem dispatching with their opponent.
It’s been said for many years now, “that’s why they play the games.