by Ray GlierFiled under: Panthers, Steelers, AFC North, NFC South
If there are questions about the Steelers' readiness for a run at the Super Bowl, they have been about the offense. Can it be explosive enough to keep up with Tom Brady and New England? Can it be efficient enough to score with opportunities against the Ravens, or win a muscle game with the Kansas City Chiefs?The Pittsburgh offense looked sharp at times and wobbly at others Thursday night, in a 27-3 win over the Carolina Panthers (2-13). Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was shaking off tacklers all night and completing passes on the move to put the Steelers (11-4) in position for a first-round bye in the playoffs and a home postseason game.
If Cleveland beats the Ravens on Sunday, Pittsburgh wins the division. If the Steelers win their final game against the Browns, they still win the AFC North and lock up the conference's No. 2 playoff seed.
Roethlisberger completed 22 of 32 passes for 320 yards. He also fumbled twice.
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