The Steelers won the AFC North Division championship today and clinched the No. 2 seed in the conference and a bye next weekend in the playoffs by routing the Cleveland Browns, 41-9.
Ben Roethlisberger threw touchdown passes to Mike Wallace and Heath Miller; Rashard Mendenhall ran for two 1-yard touchdowns; and Antwaan Randle El tossed his second touchdown pass of the season, to Heath Miller. The Steelers ran out to a 31-3 halftime lead and scored on the first six possessions -- five touchdowns and a 41-yard field goal by Shaun Suisham. They did not punt until late in the third quarter. Suisham also kicked a 24-yard field goal in the fourth quarter.
The Steelers will open the playoffs Jan. 15 or 16 at Heinz Field. A victory in that game would advance the team to the AFC championship game. (PPG)