... against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday afternoon.

1. I’m not ready to concede the champs are back to their Super form, but they needed this one badly for a number of reasons.

At 5-2, the Steelers kept pace with the Cincinnati Bengals, who appear to be their biggest obstacle in the AFC North race. They also proved that they can stand toe-to-toe with a legit contender.

Better yet, for the first time this season, the defense displayed the grit, determination, and big-play ability that was its trademark a year ago. Raise your hand if you had a James Harrison flashback when linebacker LaMarr Woodley zigged and zagged his way to the end zone in the fourth quarter.

Uh-huh, thought so.

 

2. The defense took a...

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