Stats that stood out in the Steelers Monday night win over the Buccaneers

The Steelers got their first win of the season against the Buccaneers. While it was an up and down night, the offense scored points when needed and the defense was able to stay tough.

Ben Roethlisberger was the star of the night, and along with his victory, he reached some new career milestones. But Big Ben wasn’t the only player to have a big night.

Here are some of the stats that stood out…

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300

For the first time in his career, Ben Roethlisberger has opened a season with 3 consecutive 300+ yard passing games.

202

Between Artie Burns and Coty Sensabaugh, the two cornerbacks gave up a combined 202 receiving yards. Joe Haden only allowed 23.

139

Through the first 3 weeks of the season Ben Roethlisberger has attempted 139 passes, a career high.

107

Ben Roethlisberger & Mike Tomlin now have 107 regular season wins together, tying Chuck Noll & Terry Bradshaw for the most in tea history and puts them at 3rd in NFL history.

100

Vance McDonald is the 2nd Steelers tight end of all time to have 100 receiving yards in the first half of a game.

90.2

Per Pro Football Focus, Vance McDonald had the best performance of the night with an overall grade of 90.2.

80

James Conner is on pace to finish the season with 80 receptions, merely 5 less than Le’Veon Bell‘s career high.

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37

The Steelers have had 37 penalties through the first 3 weeks, a franchise record.

5

Chris Boswell‘s 5 missed kicks so far the season match his total amount of missed kicks from the 2017 season.

4

Antonio Brown forced 4 missed tackles after the catch on Monday, the most by any wide receiver in week 3.

4

The Steelers and Buccaneers combined had 4 roughing the passer penalties, tied for the most in a single game since 2001.

3

The Steelers had 3 interceptions in the first half, which this team hasn’t done since Week 17 of the 2011 season.

1

Both Bud Dupree and Terrell Edmunds got their 1st career interceptions against the Buccaneers.


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