DeAngelo Hall was ejected in the fourth quarter (US Presswire)
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.