“For sure they did!” Bettis replied. “It’s not even a question in my mind.”
The Super Bowl champion running back referenced a fourth-down play where the Patriots called timeout before getting a stop on a counter running play. Bettis believes New England knew Pittsburgh’s signs and game planned accordingly.
“That’s a critical play in the game,” Bettis added. “They had our signs and they called a timeout to get ready for that play because they knew it was coming.”
In the game, Bettis had 17 carries for 64 yards and a touchdown with a fumble. Roethlisberger threw for touchdowns but also launched three interceptions and a fumble of his own.