Chargers-Steelers 12/9/2012
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch, left, talks with San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner during warm ups before an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) warms up before an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) is greeted by teammates after being introduced as the starting quarterback of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 in Pittsburgh. Roethlisberger had been out for two games with injured ribs.(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
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San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Mathews (24) runs into the line as tight end Randy McMichael (81) blocks Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Jason Worilds (93) in the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
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San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) passes in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) loses the ball as he passes under pressure by San Diego Chargers outside linebacker Jarret Johnson (96) and defensive end Kendall Reyes (91) in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Heath Miller (83) can't catch a pass as San Diego Chargers defensive back Shareece Wright (29)defends in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) tpasses as he is pressured by San Diego Chargers outside linebacker Melvin Ingram (54) in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
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San Diego Chargers wide receiver Danario Alexander (84) leaps for the end zone to score a touchdown past Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Ryan Clark (25) after making a catch in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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San Diego Chargers wide receiver Danario Alexander (84) heads for the end zone to score a touchdown past Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Ryan Clark (25) after making a catch in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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San Diego Chargers kicker Nick Novak (9) celebrates making a field goal in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) is sacked by San Diego Chargers cornerback Marcus Gilchrist (38) in the second quarter an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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San Diego Chargers wide receiver Malcom Floyd (80) catches the ball for a touchdown in front of Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Keenan Lewis (23) in the third quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
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Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu (43) tries to intercept a pass intended for San Diego Chargers wide receiver Danario Alexander (84) in the second quarter an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. Polamalu did not get the ball. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Wallace (17) makes a touchdown catch past San Diego Chargers cornerback Quentin Jammer (23) in the third quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
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San Diego Chargers wide receiver Danario Alexander (84) goes up to make a touchdown catch in front of Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Josh Victorian in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, right, talks with San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner after the Charger's 34-24 win in an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) talks with San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) after a 34-24 Chargers win in an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17), right, and wide receiver Danario Alexander (84) celebrate after Alexander made a catch of a Rivers pass for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelerson Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Pittsburgh. The Chargers won 34-24. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Isaac Redman (33) sits on the bench as his team is losing to the San Diego Chargers in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. The Chargers won 34-24. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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San Diego Chargers running back Ronnie Brown (30) evades Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Brett Keisel (99) on a run in the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Pittsburgh. The Chargers won 34-24. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
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San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner, left. talks with quarterback Philip Rivers (17) in the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Pittsburgh. The Chargers won 34-24. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin yells to his team in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. The Chargers won 34-24. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) and wide receiver Danario Alexander (84) celebrate after Alexander caught a pass from Rivers for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Pittsburgh. The Chargers won 34-24. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) can't hang onto a pass from Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) as he is hit by San Diego Chargers free safety Eric Weddle (32) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. The Chargers won 34-24. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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San Diego Chargers wide receiver Danario Alexander (84) can't hang onto a pass as Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (43) can't come up with the interception during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. The Chargers won 34-24. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) takes his helmet off on the sidelines during a third quarter time out during an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. The Chargers won 34-24. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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San Diego Chargers wide receiver Danario Alexander (84) dunks the football over the goalpost after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. The Chargers won 34-24. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Mathews (24) leaps over a teammate as Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Ryan Clark (25) and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Brett Keisel (99) close in to make the tackle during a second quarter run in an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. The Chargers won 34-24. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2012, file photo, San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner walks the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh. The Chargers are headed toward a third straight year out of the playoffs, and are one loss away from their first losing season since 2003. Chargers president Dean Spanos is expected to fire Turner and general manager A.J. Smith shortly after this dismal season ends. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
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FILE - This Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 file photo shows Pittsburgh Steelers tackle Kelvin Beachum (68) blocking San Diego Chargers defensive end Kendall Reyes (91) in the first half of their NFL football game in Pittsburgh. Beachum will make his third straight start on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012 in Dallas. Beachum made the Steelers after being drafted in the seventh round of the 2012 Draft and has played solidly as an emergency sub after Marcus Gilbert and Mike Adams went down with injuries. (AP Photo/Don Wright)FiILE









































