AB’s record day and more Steelers Stats that Stood Out
The Steelers are back!
Despite winning many games, the Steelers have been disappointing so far in 2017. That all changed tonight though. After a quick touchdown to Antonio Brown, the Steelers offense slowed down and then the team went off in the second half scoring 24 points.
With lots of big-time performances from Ben Roethlisberger, Brown, and Cam Heyward, here are some of the stats that stood out…
156.9
Ben Roethlisberger had a near-perfect passer rating of 156.9 when targeting Antonio Brown (158.3 is perfect).
111
Antonio Brown has set an NFL record for the fewest games needed to reach 700 receptions with 111.
40
The Steelers scored 40 points for the first time since Oct 2, 2016 versus the Chiefs.
34
Antonio Brown has extended his record for the most 100 yard receiving games in Steelers history to 34 games.
15
Ben Roethlisberger has thrown for 15 touchdown passes in 14 consecutive NFL seasons, surpassing Peyton Manning and setting a new NFL record.
8
The Steelers have won at least the first 8 games of the season for only the 8th time in franchise history, and the first time since 2004.
7
With his 2 sacks, Cam Heyward is leading the Steelers in sacks with 7 – which is 0.5 away from his single-season career high.
6
Antonio Brown has eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards for the 6th time in his NFL career.
4
The Steelers defense got 4 interceptions in a single game for the first time since 1997.
2
With his 3 touchdown catches, Antonio Brown joins John Stallworth as the 2nd player in Steelers history with at least 2 games with 3+ touchdown catches.
