Steelers shut down Griffin III, Redskins 27-12

Posted on Oct 28, 2012 6 Comments

PITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers turned Robert Griffin III into just another rookie quarterback.

The Steelers swarmed Washington's precocious star on Sunday, keeping Griffin in check during a dominant 27-12 victory. Griffin completed just 16 of 34 passes for 177 yards and a score while managing 10 yards rushing.

Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger had no such issues against Washington's depleted defense, throwing for 222 yards and three touchdowns as the Steelers (4-3) won consecutive games for the first time this season.

Jonathan Dwyer added 107 yards rushing in his second NFL start. Pittsburgh jumped on Washington (3-5) early, scoring on its first four possessions and never letting Griffin get loose.

Heath Miller caught four passes for 46 yards and his sixth touchdown of the season for the Steelers, who suddenly look like their normal selves in a wide-open AFC.

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John Jackson The Steelers played a full game in all 3 phases! GREAT JOB...GO STEELERS

6 mons ago

Patrick Heenan On any Sunday, there are days like what RG3 went through. He'll be back against Carolina in D.C. The Skins dropped too many passes vs. pitt. Hope To be there for 80th Anniversary for the Redskins.The Redskins have invited all the former players back for the game. It will be a great time for all involved. .

6 mons ago

Stacey Hairston Black and Yellow definitely has a new flavor to it. It was just a matter of time before teams start to figure out how to contain RG3.

6 mons ago

Larry Stevens those uniforms are nasty!!! but I would have loved to see RG3 have better support by his defense who didnt get any stops

6 mons ago

Chris Jones Whats up with those Steelers uniforms

6 mons ago

Robert LaVette Kudos to my GaTech alum Pitt RB Jonathn Dwyer who was very instrumental in the convincing win for the Steelers today. Any time you can run for over 100 yards in an NFL game you have done your job well.

6 mons ago

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