Steelers Know All They’ve Got to Do Is Give Ben Roethlisberger a Shot

The Pittsburgh Steelers know their best chance at getting out of Kansas City is giving Big Ben an opportunity at the end.

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers defense labels a "good defense" as one that walks out of a stadium with a win. 

For nine game this season, the Steelers defense has been classified as "good," and in many, they've worked hand-in-hand with their quarterback and kicker to meet that mark.

"We've definitely won our fair-share of close games in the past," defensive captain Cameron Heyward said. "We've hardened because of it, but that's not indicative of how the [Chiefs] game is going to be played out."

In his 18-year career, Ben Roethlisberger has orchestrated 53 game-winning drives for the Steelers. Against the Kansas City Chiefs, a double-digit favorite heading into their Wildcard matchup, Pittsburgh knows all they need to do is give Roethlisberger a chance. 

"Boz, I don't know how many game-winners he's hit. I could remember we went up to Cincinnati and we needed every one of his field goals. You can write a book just on Ben's comeback or go-ahead scores," Heyward said. "You give him a chance and he's going to do it. And as a defense, we're banging on our heads because all we've got to do is give him a shot to just go win it."

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