Steelers Snap Losing Streak, Claim AFC North Crown
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are losers no more, ending their three-game losing streak with a 28-24 win over the Indianapolis Colts.
A game of two halves proved enough for the Steelers, as they overcame a 24-7 deficit in the second half to defeat the 10-5 Colts in Week 16.
Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger led the way, completing 34 of 49 passes for 342 yards and three touchdowns. JuJu Smith-Schuster and Diontae Johnson were the favorites on the receiving end, combining for 17 catches, 171 yards and two touchdowns.
James Conner added five rushes for 20 yards and a touchdown.
On the defensive side of the ball, the Steelers added five sacks to their season total behind T.J. Watt's two. Watt set a career-high in sacks with 15. He becomes the first player in Steelers history with two 14-plus sack seasons.
Mike Hilton recorded a fumble recovery and an interception.
The Steelers' win hands them the AFC North crown heading into Week 17. Pittsburgh needed a win or a Cleveland Browns' loss to claim the division, reclaiming the North for the first time since 2016.
The Steelers will head into Week 17, hoping to fight for the No. 2 seed in the AFC. They'll need a win versus the Browns and for the Buffalo Bills to lose Monday night against the Patriots and in Week 17.
Noah Strackbein is a Publisher with AllSteelers. Follow Noah on Twitter @NoahStrack, and AllSteelers @si_steelers.
