Heinz Field is a stronghold for the Steelers when it comes to playing Monday Night Football. With the 29-27 win over los Chicago Bears, Pittsburgh reaches 20 consecutive home wins on Monday night – the streak started in October 1991.
Despite a slight startle in the twilight of the game, the Steelers dominated the entire process of the game. Only in his first offensive series did the rookie Najee Harris put the hosts ahead with a 10-yard rushing touchdown.
Still in the first quarter, and the product of an interception to Justin Fields, Pittsburgh took more distance with touchdown reception from Pat Freiermuth. In the first 30 minutes of the game, Chicago could only do damage with a 30-yard field goal from Cairo Santos.
Second half
The rest served for Chicago to reorganize and in the third quarter they closed distances and compromised the unbeaten Steelers. Cairo Santos scored his second field goal (22 yards), Pittsburgh responded with the second reception of TD by rookie Freiermuth and the Bears surprised with 15-yard run to the end zone by Darnell Mooney.
The last 15 minutes of action turned into a roller coaster of emotions. When the Steelers seemed to take control of the game with FG de Chris Boswell, Ray-Ray McCloud fumbled on a punt return and DeAndre Houston-Carson returned the ball to the end zone to tighten the encounter.
Pittsburgh regained distance with Boswell’s second field goal, But the ghost of defeat haunted Heinz Field as the Bears raced 75 yards in 1:06 minutes and capped the dizzying attack with 16-yard touchdown reception by Mooney.
However, with 1:46 minutes on the clock, Ben Roethlisberger moved the ball for 52 yards and left the table set for Boswell sealed Pittsburgh’s fifth win of the year.
Another reason to celebrate in Pittsburgh is that the Steelers end a three-game losing streak against the Bears. However, in history there have been 28 meetings between the two organizations and Chicago leads the historic series 19-8-1.
