PITTSBURGH – One of the big concerns coming into Sunday’s playoff game is how will the Miami Dolphins’ defense hold up after struggling mightily down the stretch in the regular season.
The early answer is not well.
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ high-powered offense is shredding Miami’s defense early in the first half en-route to a 20-6 lead at intermission. Pittsburgh gained 219 total yards in the first quarter alone and 287 yards total in the first half.
Miami has no answers early for Steelers Pro Bowl receiver Antonio Brown. The Dolphins are missing their No. 1 cornerback Bryon Maxwell due to an ankle injury and Brown took advantage of a pair of one-on-one matchups with Dolphins corner Tony Lippett.