Pittsburgh Steelers 74th US football season
The
2006 Pittsburgh Steelers season
was the franchise's 74th season as a professional sports franchise and as a member of the
National Football League
(NFL). It was the 7th season under the leadership of general manager
Kevin Colbert
and the 15th and last under
head coach
Bill Cowher
, as he retired on January 5, 2007. The team failed to improve on their 11?5 record from
2005
and also failed to defend their
Super Bowl XL
championship, Instead, they finished the season with an 8?8 record and missed the playoffs for the first time since
2003
. In the first half of the season, the Steelers record was 2-6.
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However, the team dramatically improved during the second half of the season, flipping their record from the first eight games and going 6-2 in their last eight.
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Personnel
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Staff
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2006 Pittsburgh Steelers staff
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Front office
- Chairman ?
Daniel M. Rooney
- President ?
Arthur J. Rooney II
- Vice president ? John R. McGinley
- Vice president ? Arthur J. Rooney, Jr.
- Administration advisor ?
Chuck Noll
- Administrative assistant ? Diane Lowe
- Administrative assistant ? Janet Rusnak
- Business office
- Director of business ? Mark Hart
- Controller ? Jim Ellenberger
- Human relations/office coordinator ? Geraldine Glenn
- Business operations coordinator ?
Omar Khan
- Accounting manager ? Jodie Spagnolli
- Payroll/benefits administrator ? Meghan Matesa
- Administrative assistant ? Rebecca Mihalcik
- Administrative assistant ? Kelly Serafin
- Media relations
- Communications coordinator ? Dave Lockett
- Public relations/media manager ? Burt Lauten
- Administrative assistant ? Vicky Iuni
- Intern ? Sam Kasan
- Community relations
- Community relations manager ? Michele Rosenthal
- Administrative assistant ? Stacie Lawrence
- Photography
- Team photographer ? Mike Fabus
- Intern ? Karl Roser
- Information technology
- Information technology administrator ? Scott Phelps
- Intern ? Jon Pugliano
- Steelers.com/Steelers Digest
- Editor ? Bob Labriola
- Assistant editor/website ? Teresa Varley
- Football operations
- Director of football operations ?
Kevin Colbert
- Pro scouting coordinator ?
Doug Whaley
- College scouting coordinator ?
Ron Hughes
- Special assistant/pro and college personnel ?
Joe Greene
- Pro/college scout ? Phil Kreidler
- College scout ? Mark Gorscak
- College scout ? Kelvin Fisher
- College scout ?
Bruce McNorton
- College scout ? Dan Rooney
- Blesto scout ? David Petett
- College personnel ?
Bill Nunn
- Administrative assistant ? Maureen Mannion
- Administrative assistant ? Karen Mercalde
- Intern ? Brandon Hunt
Head coaches
Offensive coaches
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Special teams coaches
Strength and conditioning
- Conditioning coach ?
Chet Fuhrman
- Conditioning assistant ? Marcel Pastoor
- Player development ?
Raymond Jackson
- Administrative assistant ? Chrissy Bulger
- Administrative assistant ? Mia Daudet
- Medical staff
- Physician, orthopedic ? Dr. James P. Bradley
- Ophthalmologist ? Dr. Francis Mah
- Neurological surgeon ? Dr. Joseph Maroon
- Physician, M.D. ? Dr.
Richard Rydze
- Physician, consultant ? Dr.
Abraham J. Twerski
- Physician, M.D. ? Dr. Anthony P. Yates
- Athletic training staff
- Head athletic trainer ? John Norwig
- Assistant athletic trainer ? Ryan Grove
- Assistant athletic trainer ?
Ariko Iso
- Football equipment staff
- Equipment manager ? Rodgers Freyvogel
- Field manager ? Rich Baker
- Video
- Video coordinator ? Bob McCartney
- Video assistant ? Andy Lizanich
- Video assistant ? Rob Brakel
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Notable additions include Santonio Holmes, Ryan Clark and Willie Colon
Offseason
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On March 3, 2006, backup quarterback
Tommy Maddox
and cornerback
Willie Williams
(a member of the
Super Bowl XL
Steelers team) were released for salary cap reasons. Later on, the team lost wide receiver
Antwaan Randle El
, defensive end
Kimo von Oelhoffen
, and free safety
Chris Hope
to free agency, but picked up safety
Ryan Clark
from the
Washington Redskins
.
The team used the
2006 NFL draft
to fill in the remaining holes on the depth chart. In the first round, Pittsburgh traded up to select Ohio St. wide receiver
Santonio Holmes
. Then, they used their next pick (acquired from the Vikings) on Syracuse Safety
Anthony Smith
. The rest of their picks included Florida St. wide receiver
Willie Reid
, Hofstra guard
Willie Colon
, Miami University (Fl.) defensive end
Orien Harris
, Bowling Green quarterback
Omar Jacobs
, Purdue tight end
Charles Davis
, California center
Marvin Philip
, and Virginia Tech running back
Cedric Humes
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On June 2, members of the Super Bowl Champion Steelers were invited to the
White House
to meet
President
George W. Bush
in a celebration to honor the Steelers' successful 2005 season.
Ben Roethlisberger's motorcycle accident
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On June 12, Ben Roethlisberger suffered a near-death accident while riding his motorcycle in downtown Pittsburgh. He was not at fault, and an out-of-state vehicle failed to yield and hit him. Ben reportedly was moments away from dying due to a cut artery, however medics stopped the bleeding in time.
This accident set Ben back for training camp and the preseason. However, he managed to play in part of the preseason games.
Shortly after the preseason, however, Ben required an emergency appendectomy, causing him to miss the season opener against the
Miami Dolphins
. Between both of these events, Ben reportedly lost 15 pounds and was not up to form with the team due to lack of practice time and time spent in camp. His health early in the year is pointed to as the cause for a rough season. He experienced continued problems against
Atlanta
in week 7. After throwing the ball, he was hit by multiple defenders, one of whom caused a
helmet-to-helmet collision
. Roethlisberger was diagnosed with a concussion, had to sit out the rest of the game, and appeared to have difficulties in the next two games against
Oakland
and
Denver
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2006 NFL Draft
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Preseason
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Schedule
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Regular season
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Schedule
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Note
: Intra-divisional opponents are in
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Week 1 roster
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Pittsburgh Steelers 2006 Week 1 roster
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Quarterbacks
Running backs
Wide receivers
Tight ends
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Offensive linemen
Defensive linemen
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Linebackers
Defensive backs
Special teams
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Reserve lists
Practice squad
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Game summaries
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Week 1 (Thursday September 7, 2006): vs.
Miami Dolphins
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The Steelers opened the regular season in the annual Thursday
NFL Kickoff game
at home against the
Miami Dolphins
on September 7. The Steelers drew first blood in the second quarter with a 27-yard touchdown pass to
Nate Washington
. After the Dolphins tied the game up on a 1-yard touchdown run by
Ronnie Brown
, Super Bowl XL MVP
Hines Ward
caught a 7-yard TD pass in the back of the end zone. After a Miami field goal, the Steelers led 14?10 at halftime. In the second half, Miami running back
Ronnie Brown
scored on a four-yard touchdown run for the Dolphins' second touchdown in the third quarter. The Steelers rebounded as tight end
Heath Miller
caught an 87-yard pass for a touchdown and linebacker
Joey Porter
returned an interception 42 yards for a touchdown to give the Steelers a 28?17 victory. Steelers quarterback
Charlie Batch
completed 15 of 25 passes for 209 yards, and threw 3 touchdowns and no interceptions in the absence of
Ben Roethlisberger
for Pittsburgh, while the Dolphins'
Daunte Culpepper
completed 18 of 37 passes for 262 yards, with two interceptions (the first interception by
Troy Polamalu
, and the second to
Joey Porter
, who returned it for a touchdown) late in the fourth quarter. Batch dedicated the win to late Pittsburgh mayor
Bob O'Connor
, who was laid to rest earlier in the day. With the win, the Steelers improved to 1?0 and won their regular season opener for the 4th straight season.
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The Steelers traveled to play the
Jacksonville Jaguars
on
Monday night
on September 18. Despite not allowing a touchdown, the Steelers gave up three field goals to the Jaguars, with Kicker
Josh Scobee
making a 31, a 32, and a 41-yard field goal. The Steelers were defeated 9?0. They became the first defending Super Bowl champion team to be shut out since the
1981 Oakland Raiders
, and it was the lowest-scoring game in Monday Night Football history. With the shutout loss, the Steelers fell to 1?1.
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Week 3 (Sunday September 24, 2006): vs.
Cincinnati Bengals
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The Steelers went back home for an AFC North fight against the
Cincinnati Bengals
. In the first quarter, running back
Willie Parker
scored on a 3-yard touchdown run. However, on the very first play of the second quarter, quarterback
Ben Roethlisberger
threw an interception and Cincinnati was able to score shortly after with quarterback
Carson Palmer
completing a 16-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver
Chris Henry
. On Cincinnati's next drive, the Bengals scored on a three-yard touchdown pass to Henry.
In the third quarter, the Steelers rallied a comeback, as kicker
Jeff Reed
kicked a 37-yard field goal. Shortly after, Parker scored on a one-yard touchdown run to give the Steelers a 17?14 lead. Pittsburgh's lead deteriorated as
Ricardo Colclough
muffed a punt, allowing the Bengals to recover. Carson Palmer then helped put Cincinnati ahead on 9-yard touchdown pass to
T. J. Houshmandzadeh
. Cincinnati was able to increase their lead when Pittsburgh's running back,
Verron Haynes
lost a fumble, allowing Palmer to complete a 30-yard touchdown pass to Houshmandzadeh on the next drive. Reed helped out Pittsburgh with a 36-yard field goal.
On the very last drive, the Steelers tried to fight back and tie the game, but the game ended as Roethlisberger was intercepted by DB
Kevin Kaesviharn
, eliminating any hope of a comeback. The Steelers headed into their bye week at 1?2.
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Pittsburgh on offense against the Bengals
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Kicker
Jeff Reed
warms up against Cincinnati
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Cincinnati prepares to face a
Ben Roethlisberger
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Pittsburgh with possession against Cincinnati
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Willie Parker is pursued by the Bengals defense
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Week 4 (Sunday October 1, 2006): Bye Week
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Hoping to end their two-game skid, the Steelers traveled to
Qualcomm Stadium
for a
Sunday night match-up
with the throwback-clad
San Diego Chargers
. Pittsburgh was able to capitalize early, as running back
Willie Parker
scored on a nine-yard touchdown run for the only score of the first quarter. In the second quarter, kicker
Jeff Reed
kicked a 39-yard field goal to give the Steelers a 10?0 lead. The Chargers cut the lead to a field goal when quarterback
Philip Rivers
completed a 9-yard TD pass to WR
Malcom Floyd
. Reed gave Pittsburgh a 13?7 halftime lead with a 44-yard field goal. The Steelers continued their recent struggles in the third quarter, as Charger kicker
Nate Kaeding
kicked a 28-yard field goal, while Rivers completed a 22-yard touchdown pass to tight end
Antonio Gates
. In the fourth quarter, Kaeding sealed a Charger victory as he kicked a 33-yard and a 22-yard field. With their third-straight loss, the Steelers became the first team since the 1999 Denver Broncos to start a season 1?3 or 0?4 after winning a Super Bowl in the previous year.
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Hoping to end their three-game losing skid, the Steelers went home for a Week 6 battle with the
Kansas City Chiefs
, who were visiting Pittsburgh for the first time since
1989
. Pittsburgh dominated the entire game, as quarterback
Ben Roethlisberger
completed 16 of 19 passes, with 238 yards and two touchdowns. Running back
Willie Parker
ran 21 times for 109 yards and 2 TD's, while running back
Najeh Davenport
ran 12 times for 78 yards and a TD. Wide receiver
Nate Washington
caught three passes for 68 yards and a touchdown, while receiver
Hines Ward
caught five passes for 59 yards and a touchdown. Kicker
Jeff Reed
nailed a 32-yard field goal for himself, while back-up LB
Rian Wallace
returned an interception 30 yards for a touchdown. Chiefs running back
Larry Johnson
gave Kansas City their only score of the day on a two-yard touchdown run. Pittsburgh broke its three-game losing streak and improved to 2?3.
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Week 7 (Sunday October 22, 2006): at
Atlanta Falcons
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Hoping to build on their dominating win over the Chiefs, the Steelers flew to the
Georgia Dome
to face the
Atlanta Falcons
. In the first quarter, a
Santonio Holmes
fumble on a punt return helped set up quarterback
Michael Vick
's 22-yard touchdown pass to tight end
Alge Crumpler
. Afterwards, the Steelers took the lead with a 28-yard field goal by
Jeff Reed
and QB
Ben Roethlisberger
completing an 11-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver
Hines Ward
. In the second quarter, Roethlisberger completed a one-yard touchdown pass to
Heath Miller
. A fumble by Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger led to a second Vick touchdown pass to Crumpler. Then, a surprise onside kick recovered by the Falcons lead to Vick completing a 17-yard TD pass to receiver
Michael Jenkins
. The Steelers responded with Roethlisberger completing a 10-yard touchdown pass to receiver
Nate Washington
. In the third quarter, things became grim for Pittsburgh. First, Roethlisberger was injured on a pass to Miller, which caused him to leave the game with a concussion. Second, Atlanta retook the lead with running back
Warrick Dunn
completing a one-yard touchdown run, which was started from a fumble by
Willie Parker
. The Steelers responded as quarterback
Charlie Batch
completed a 70-yard touchdown pass to Ward. However, the Falcons retook the lead with Vick and Crumpler hooking up with each other for a third touchdown pass, this time for 31 yards. In the fourth quarter, Atlanta kicker
Morten Andersen
nailed a 25-yard field goal to give the Falcons a 7-point lead. Pittsburgh responded with a 17-yard touchdown pass to Ward, his third touchdown. Near the end of regulation, things got complicated for Atlanta on a field goal attempt. Kicker
Michael Koenen
nailed a 56-yard field goal, but it got negated due to a late Steelers time-out. Koenan rekicked it. It was no good, yet safety
Troy Polamalu
was called for running into the kicker. The Falcons brought in kicker Andersen to make a 52-yard field goal, yet it came up short. On the following drive, the Steelers could not score after a controversial false start call with the Steelers in field goal range prompted a 10-second runoff, which ended regulation. In overtime the Falcons won the coin toss. Falcons kicker Morten Andersen, after an 11 play 65 yard drive, won the game with a 32-yard field goal and gave the Steelers their fourth loss of the season while they fell to 2?4.
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Week 8 (Sunday October 29, 2006): at
Oakland Raiders
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Hoping to rebound from their loss to the Falcons, the Steelers flew to
McAfee Coliseum
to take on the
Oakland Raiders
. In the first quarter, Pittsburgh trailed early as Raiders cornerback
Nnamdi Asomugha
returned an interception 24 yards for a touchdown for the only score of the quarter. In the second quarter, Pittsburgh came within one point when kicker
Jeff Reed
kicked two field goals, a 29-yarder and a 39-yarder. Oakland responded with kicker
Sebastian Janikowski
kicking a 19-yard field goal. In the third quarter, Janikowski increased the Raiders lead with a 41-yard field goal for the only score of the quarter. In the fourth quarter Raiders defensive-back
Chris Carr
returned an interception 100 yards for a touchdown. Pittsburgh tried to rally with quarterback
Ben Roethlisberger
completing a 25-yard touchdown pass to running back
Willie Parker
. The Raiders were able to hold off the Steelers in the closing seconds of the game, earning a victory as the Steelers fell to 2?5.
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Despite the Steelers out-gaining the Raiders 360?98 in total offense, Roethlisberger threw four interceptions (two of which were returned for touchdowns), which led to Oakland's first back-to-back victory of the year.
Week 9 (Sunday November 5, 2006): vs.
Denver Broncos
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Hoping to rebound from their two-game losing streak, the Steelers came back home to host the 5?2
Denver Broncos
. Despite
Ben Roethlisberger
throwing for 433 yards and one touchdown, the Steelers had six turnovers with three interceptions and three fumbles in a 31?20 loss to the Broncos. The Steelers were trailing by four points at halftime, but in the third quarter, wide receiver
Javon Walker
scored on a 72-yard reverse to put the Broncos up 21?10. It looked like the Steelers had a comeback when receiver
Hines Ward
caught a pass and jumped towards the end zone, but the ball popped out and the Broncos recovered and were able to run out the clock. With a third-straight loss, the Steelers fell to 2?6. There was a suspected terror event that day.
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Week 10 (Sunday November 12, 2006): vs.
New Orleans Saints
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The
Pittsburgh Steelers
hosted the
New Orleans Saints
on Sunday in a shoot out. Pittsburgh jumped to a 14?0 lead in the first quarter after
Hines Ward
caught a touchdown pass and when the Steelers capitalized on a Saints turnover with another touchdown pass to
Heath Miller
. The Saints came marching back and took the lead with
Reggie Bush
's rush TD on the double reverse and pulled further ahead with a
Deuce McAllister
4-yd TD run near the end of the half. A
Reggie Bush
fumble, a missed field goal, and
Willie Parker
's two 70+ yard runs set up two scores, which allowed the Steelers to come back and take the lead to win. The Steelers went to 3?6 with the win while the Saints fell to 6?3.
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Week 11 (Sunday November 19, 2006): at
Cleveland Browns
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Hoping to build off their victory over the Saints, the Steelers flew to
Cleveland Browns Stadium
for Round 1 of the Rust Belt series with the
Cleveland Browns
. After a scoreless first quarter, the Steelers trailed as DB
Daven Holly
returned an interception 57 yards for a touchdown. Afterwards, kicker
Phil Dawson
nailed a 23-yard field goal. In the third quarter, Pittsburgh finally scored as kicker
Jeff Reed
completed a 43-yard field goal for the only score of the quarter. In the fourth quarter, Dawson made a 35-yard field goal for the Browns, while the Steelers responded with QB
Ben Roethlisberger
completed a 20-yard TD pass to rookie WR
Santonio Holmes
. However, things looked grim as Browns WR
Joshua Cribbs
returned a kickoff 92 yards for a touchdown. RB
Willie Parker
answered with a 1-yard TD run and a 4-yard touchdown reception. Afterwards, the Pittsburgh managed to hold off a late drive by Cleveland. With the win, not only did the Steelers get back-to-back wins for the first time this year, but they also got their first road win of the year. With the victory, Pittsburgh advanced to 4?6.
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Week 12 (Sunday November 26, 2006): at
Baltimore Ravens
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Coming off a two-game winning streak, the Steelers flew to
M&T Bank Stadium
for their AFC North fight with the
Baltimore Ravens
. However, the problems that had plagued Pittsburgh all season continued to haunt them. In the first quarter, QB
Steve McNair
completed a 20-yard TD pass to TE
Todd Heap
for the only score of the quarter. In the second quarter, RB
Jamal Lewis
got a 1-yard TD run, while kicker
Matt Stover
nailed a 37-yard field goal. In the third quarter, things worsened as QB
Ben Roethlisberger
was hit and fumbled the ball, which was recovered by Ravens OLB
Adalius Thomas
. Thomas returned it 57 yards for a touchdown and the only score of the quarter. In the fourth quarter, Stover put the game away with a 40-yard field goal.
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Not only did Baltimore's offense help contribute to the Steelers dropping to 4?7, the Ravens defense (anchored by the return of veteran LB
Ray Lewis
) was also a huge factor, as they sacked Roethlisberger nine times and forced two interceptions.
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Casey Hampton and Bill Cowher during the warmup
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Pittsburgh captains approach midfield for the coin toss
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Steelers and Ravens players before the coin toss
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The Ravens face Willie Parker
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Chris Gardocki
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Roethlisberger warming up for the week 12 game
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Steelers pregame huddle
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Ray Lewis tackles Willie Parker
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Baltimore on offense
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Baltimore sacks Ben Roethlisberger
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Handoff to Parker
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Following a road loss to the Ravens, the Steelers went home for a Week 13 fight with the
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
, who were visiting Pittsburgh for the first time since
1983
. In the first quarter, the Steelers scored first with QB
Ben Roethlisberger
's 2-yard TD pass to TE
Jerame Tuman
for the only score of the quarter. In the second quarter, Pittsburgh increased its lead with kicker
Jeff Reed
's 50-yard field goal for the only score of the quarter. After a scoreless third quarter, the Steelers continued their dominance in the fourth quarter. Roethlisberger completed a 16-yard TD pass to TE
Heath Miller
, while Reed nailed a 39-yard field goal. The only response from the Bucs was on the final play of the game, when kicker
Matt Bryant
spoiled Pittsburgh's chance for a shutout with a 27-yard field goal. The win improved the Steelers' record to 5?7.
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Week 14 (Thursday December 7, 2006): vs.
Cleveland Browns
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After a rebounding win against the Bucs, the Steelers stayed at home for a Thursday night fight in Round 2 of the Rust Belt rivalry against the
Cleveland Browns
. In the first quarter, the Steelers started off strong with QB
Ben Roethlisberger
completing a 49-yard TD pass to WR
Nate Washington
for the only score of the quarter. In the second quarter, Pittsburgh continued its domination with kicker
Jeff Reed
nailing a 23-yard field goal for the only score of the quarter. In the third quarter, the Steelers had its breakout with Roethlisberger getting a touchdown on a 2-yard QB sneak, while RB
Willie Parker
got a 3-yard TD run. In the fourth quarter, Pittsburgh managed to wrap the game up with Reed kicking a 28-yard field goal. The Browns managed to get their only score of the game with QB
Derek Anderson
completing a 45-yard TD pass to WR
Braylon Edwards
. With yet another season-sweep over Cleveland, not only did the Steelers improve to 6?7, but "Fast Willie" managed to set a franchise record for the most rushing yards with 223 yards and he became the first Steeler RB to have a pair of 200-yard games in one season.
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Week 15 (Sunday December 17, 2006): at
Carolina Panthers
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Following their season-sweep over the Browns, the Steelers flew to
Bank of America Stadium
for a Week 15 interconference fight with the
Carolina Panthers
. After a scoreless first quarter, Pittsburgh began their dominance in the second quarter. It started with QB
Ben Roethlisberger
's 1-yard TD run. Afterwards, kicker
Jeff Reed
nailed a 19-yard field goal, while Roethlisberger completed a 13-yard TD pass to RB
Najeh Davenport
. The Panthers got their only score of the game with kicker
John Kasay
's 37-yard field goal. In the third quarter, Reed improved the Steelers' lead with a 45-yard field goal, while RB
Willie Parker
got a 41-yard TD run. In the fourth quarter, rookie WR
Santonio Holmes
(who was plagued all year with fumbles on special teams) returned a punt 65 yards for a touchdown. Afterwards, Reed helped Pittsburgh wrap the game up with a 26-yard field goal. With the win, the Steelers improved to 7?7.
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Week 16 (Sunday December 24, 2006): vs.
Baltimore Ravens
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The
Baltimore Ravens
defeated the Steelers on December 24, 2006, therefore eliminating the Steelers from playoff contention, and ending their defense of their Super Bowl championship. The Steelers became the first Super Bowl champion since the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2003 to not reach the playoffs the following season. They fell to 7?8 and were swept by the Ravens for the first time.
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Hoping to end their season on a high note, the Steelers flew to
Paul Brown Stadium
for an AFC North rematch with the
Cincinnati Bengals
. After a scoreless first quarter, Pittsburgh drew first blood in the second quarter with RB
Willie Parker
getting a 1-yard TD run. Afterwards, the Bengals managed to salvage a 34-yard field goal by kicker
Shayne Graham
. After a scoreless third quarter, Cincinnati took the lead by getting a Willie Parker fumble and ending it with QB
Carson Palmer
completing a 66-yard TD pass to WR
Chris Henry
. Parker managed to make amends with another 1-yard TD run. However, the Bengals went back into the lead with Palmer completing a 5-yard TD pass to TE
Tony Stewart
. The Steelers tied the game late with kicker
Jeff Reed
nailing a 35-yard field goal. Cincinnati quickly managed to get into field goal range, but Graham's 39-yard field goal went wide right. In overtime, Pittsburgh took advantage and won with QB
Ben Roethlisberger
's 67-yard TD pass to rookie WR
Santonio Holmes
. With the win, not only did the Steelers end their season at 8?8, but they also wiped out any hope that the Bengals had of reaching the playoffs.
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Final roster
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2006 Pittsburgh Steelers final roster
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Quarterbacks
Running backs
Wide receivers
Tight ends
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Defensive linemen
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Linebackers
Defensive backs
Special teams
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Practice squad
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