I see the grit it takes to make a deep run. It may not be pretty but hard work and tough lumps rarely are.
The D was playing as good as any playoff-bound team.
Bell went 12 for 46...3.83 per attempt. That and a cloud of dust three downs in a row is a fresh set. Ben's numbers look good. They are hitting their stride. NE at home in four weeks will be the final exam and even if they lose that one it could still prove to be the signal that they are on their way to another ConfCG and possibly SB #9.
TEN PIT
First Downs 17 25
Rush-Yds-TDs 21-52-1 21-65-0
Cmp-Att-Yd-TD-INT 22-34-306-1-4 30-45-299-4-0
Sacked-Yards 5-42 3-15
Net Pass Yards 264 284
Total Yards 316 349
Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-0
Turnovers 4 0
Penalties-Yards 9-65 7-61
Third Down Conv. 5-13 4-12
Fourth Down Conv. 1-2 0-1
Time of Possession 28:20 31:40
The D was playing as good as any playoff-bound team.
Bell went 12 for 46...3.83 per attempt. That and a cloud of dust three downs in a row is a fresh set. Ben's numbers look good. They are hitting their stride. NE at home in four weeks will be the final exam and even if they lose that one it could still prove to be the signal that they are on their way to another ConfCG and possibly SB #9.

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