Roethlisberger Sets TDs Record, Steelers Beat Ravens 43-23

The Steelers crushed the Ravens as Ben Roethlisberger set a record for most TD passes (12) in a two game span.

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Ben Roethlisberger became the first quarterback in history to throw 12 touchdown passes over a two game stretch, and the Pittsburgh Steelers overran their arch nemesis Baltimore Ravens 43-23 in a typically brutal, physical game.

In a game that got off to a very slow start, Pittsburgh finally got their offense in gear during the second quarter as Roethlisberger threw three of his touchdown passes to three different receivers. He also debuted this face, which is quite something:

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It looked like the Steelers were going to run away with the game when Antonio Brown (11 catches, 144 yards, TD) busted loose for a 54 yard score…

…but then Baltimore’s Jacoby Jones brought the subsequent kickoff back for a touchdown:

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There was simply too much Roethlisberger, though, as the Steelers’ QB threw yet another touchdown pass on the next drive to put the game out of reach.

The Steelers are now 6-3 but still trail the Bengals in the AFC North, while the Ravens fall to 5-4 and are now looking up at Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Cincinnati in the division.

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