Ben Roethlisberger - Professional Career - 2010 Super Bowl Season - Season Recap

Season Recap

Week 6 vs. Cleveland Browns (W 28-10): After being suspended for the first four games of the season under the NFL player conduct policy, Roethlisberger returned to the Steelers during their Week 5 bye week. In his first game of the season he completed 16 of 27 passes for 258 yards, 3 TDs and 1 INT.

Week 7 at Miami Dolphins (W 23-22): Trailing 22-20 with 2:37 remaining in the game, Roethlisberger was at the center of controversy when he ran a QB draw and dove for the end zone, appearing to score a TD in the process. The play was ruled a TD on the field, but reviews showed Roethlisberger had fumbled short of the end zone. However, the review failed to provide conclusive evidence as to who recovered the ball after the fumble. By rule, possession was given to Pittsburgh, resulting in the game-winning field goal. Roethlisberger passed for 302 yards and 2 TDs in the game. "Just a bizarre kind of play. You hate to win it that way, but you'll take a win," Roethlisberger said.

Week 8 at New Orleans Saints (L 20-10): In his 90th regular season game, Roethlisberger reached the 20,000 yard passing mark, but failed to throw a TD pass as the Steelers lost on Halloween night in the Superdome.

Week 9 at Cincinnati Bengals (W 27-21): Roethlisberger improved to 8-2 as a starter on Monday Night Football, and 63-27 over his first 90 regular season starts (tied with Jim McMahon for 3rd highest win percentage through first 90 starts).

Week 10 vs. New England Patriots (L 39-26): Roethlisberger passed for a season-high 387 yards and 3 TDs, but also had an interception returned for a score and was sacked five times as he tried to rally the Steelers from a 23-3 deficit in the second half on Sunday Night Football.

Week 11 vs. Oakland Raiders (W 35-3): In his first win over the Raiders, Roethlisberger passed for 275 yards and 3 TDs, and rushed for a career-high 55 yards and a TD. Celebrating a second quarter TD pass, Roethlisberger was punched in the face by Raiders' defensive lineman Richard Seymour, who was then ejected.

Week 12 at Buffalo Bills (W 19-16 OT): Roethlisberger passed for 246 yards and led a 13-play, 58-yard drive in overtime, kept alive by a completion to Mike Wallace for 17 yards on third and eight, to set up new Steeler kicker Shaun Suisham for the 41-yard winning field goal.

Week 13 at Baltimore Ravens (W 13-10): Roethlisberger was questionable to start the Sunday night game with a foot injury, but did start the game and suffered a broken nose on the first series after a hit to the face from Haloti Ngata. Trailing 10-6 in the fourth quarter, Roethlisberger threw a go-ahead TD pass to Isaac Redman with 2:51 remaining and the Steelers held on for the win as he finished with 253 yards passing.

Week 14 vs. Cincinnati Bengals (W 23-7): Roethlisberger passed for 258 yards in his 75th win as a starter (including playoffs).

Week 15 vs. New York Jets (L 22-17): After getting the ball back, trailing 22-17 with 2:08 left, Roethlisberger drove the Steelers 82 yards to the Jets' 10 yard line, but his last two passes fell incomplete in the end zone and time expired.

Week 16 vs. Carolina Panthers (W 27-3): On Thursday Night Football, Roethlisberger passed for 320 yards, a TD, and rushed for another score.

Week 17 at Cleveland Browns (W 41-9): Roethlisberger passed for 280 yards and 2 TDs as the Steelers clinched the AFC North and the #2 seed in the AFC playoffs. He finished the season with a 9-3 record in 12 starts, passing for 3200 yards, 17 TDs and a career-low five interceptions.

AFC Divisional Playoffs vs. Baltimore Ravens (W 31-24): Late in the first quarter Roethlisberger was sacked and fumbled the ball, and after both teams thought the pass was incomplete, it was eventually picked up by Cory Redding for a Baltimore TD. The Steelers trailed 21-7 in the third quarter before Roethlisberger completed TD passes to Heath Miller and Hines Ward to tie the game at 21. With just over two minutes left, the game was tied 24-24 and the Steelers faced a 3rd & 19. Roethlisberger completed a deep pass to rookie wide receiver Antonio Brown for 58 yards and Rashard Mendenhall's rushing TD put the Steelers ahead for good, 31-24, with 1:33 left. It was Roethlisberger's third game-winning drive in a playoff game. He finished with 19 completions on 32 attempts for 226 yards and 2 TD passes.

AFC Championship vs. New York Jets (W 24-19): Roethlisberger rushed for a TD in the first half as the Steelers built a 24-0 lead, before the Jets scored 19 unanswered points. With two minutes remaining in the game, Roethlsiberger faced a 3rd & 6. He scrambled right and completed a 14 yard pass to Antonio Brown to seal the victory for Pittsburgh, sending them to their third Super Bowl appearance in the last six seasons. Roethlisberger completed 10 of 19 passes for a season-low 133 yards and two interceptions in the game.

Super Bowl XLV vs. Green Bay Packers (L 31-25): In his third Super Bowl start, Roethlisberger was hit as he attempted a pass to Mike Wallace in the first quarter, and it was intercepted for a touchdown by Nick Collins. The Steelers trailed 21-3 in the second quarter before Roethlisberger completed a touchdown pass to Hines Ward to make it 21-10 at halftime. The Steelers closed to within 21-17 in the third quarter, but were unable to score on their next three drives. After falling behind 28-17 in the fourth quarter, Roethlisberger threw a 25 yard TD pass to Mike Wallace, and then pitched the ball to Antwaan Randle El on a lateral for the two-point conversion to make it 28-25. Taking over at his own 13 with 1:59 left and down 31-25, Roethlisberger was unable to lead the game-winning drive against Green Bay this time after his pass fell incomplete to Wallace on 4th & 5 at his own 33 yard line, ensuring the first Super Bowl loss of his career. Roethlisberger finished the game 25/40 for 263 yards, 2 TDs and 2 interceptions. "I feel like I let the city of Pittsburgh down, the fans, my coaches and my teammates," Roethlisberger said, "and it's not a good feeling."