The Steelers kept their slim playoff hopes alive with some late game heroics against the Packers. Ben Roethlisberger rifled a 19 yard strike to Mike Wallace as time expired to defeat Green Bay. The play looked eerily similar to Santonio Holmes infamous Super Bowl catch. Mike Wallace was falling out of bounds but kept both toes narrowly inside the corner of the end zone. The play was reviewed and the officials confirmed the catch was a touchdown. Jeff Reed's extra point sealed the 37-36 come from behind win.

Ben Roethlisberger displayed one of his career best performances by throwing for over 500 yards against the #2 ranked packer defense. Ben also connected with Mike Wallace in the first quarter to put the Steelers up early. The Packers answered repeatedly but trailed by ten points going into the second half. Then it happened. The strangest play call in the entire season took place. Jeff Reed attempted an onside kick immediately after making a field goal that gave the Steelers a two point lead. The attempt was decent but Ike Taylor touched the ball before the kick travelled ten yards and the Packers regained possession. The game announcers were baffled and many fans did not understand nor like the play call by coach Tomlin. The Packers took advantage of the field position and responded with a drive that gave them a six point lead late in the game. The Steelers head coach would have undoubtedly received a backlash from the media if not for the soon to follow game winning drive. The motivating factor of the onside kick most likely stems from the fourth quarter meltdowns. The Steelers have lost five games this season after leading in the final minutes. The win ended the Steelers longest losing streak in more than a decade.

Pittsburgh's slim playoffs hopes will be determined in the final two weeks of the season. The Steelers will need to defeat Baltimore and Miami to have any shot at a wild card. The Jets, Jaguars, and Broncos will also need to lose in order for Pittsburgh to gain a playoff entry.