The Steelers used their passing game to defeat the New England Patriots 25-17 at Heinz Field on Sunday. The Steelers jumped out to an early lead of 10-0 and then 23-10 in the fourth quarter. Ben Roethlisberger repeatedly hit Heath Miller for numerous first downs on the Steelers opening possession. The Steelers have scored on all of their opening drives in the last four games.

The victory improved the Steelers record to 6-2, and the Patriots fell to 5-2. The victory was only the second time the Steelers have defeated Tom Brady in their eight previous games against him.

Ben Roethlisberger completed 36 of 50 passes for 365 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Tom Brady was 24 of 35 for 198 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.

The Patriots were trailing 23-10, when they drove 67 yards to score a touchdown with only 2:35 left in the game. New England cut the lead to six when Brady connected on a 1-yard touchdown pass to Aaron Hernandez.

New England then attempted an onside but it did not travel at least ten yards and the Steelers took possession at the Patriots' 37.

With 2:07 left in the game, Isaac Redman plowed up the middle to pick up a first down by the nose of the football. Instead of running out the clock the Steelers strangely attempted two pass plays which led to Roethlisberger being sacked on the Steelers 48. Pittsburgh then punted the ball with just 28 seconds left in the game.

With just seconds remaining and no time outs left Tom Brady was sacked by Brett Keisel. The play forced a fumble and the ball rolled backward until Troy Polamalu punched the ball into and out of the end zone for a safety.

Shaun Suisham kicked three field goals of 33, 21 and 23. Suisham also missed one from 46 that would have put the Steelers up by 16 in the fourth quarter.

Ben Roethlisberger finished with 314 yards passing. It was the 18th time in his career that Roethlisberger has topped the 300 yard mark and only the second time he's done it in consecutive games.

Lamarr Woodley sacked Tom Brady twice until leaving the game with an injured hamstring. Woodley now has nine sacks on the season and 7 1/2 in the last four games.

The Steeler secondary played very well throughout the game. Instead of playing off the New England receivers they played tight man to man and continually pressed at the line of scrimmage. The Steelers may have finally found a strategy that works against Tom Brady and the Patriots offense. In past meetings the Steeler defense gave alot of cushion to the New England receivers. This time they gave no cushion.