One of the major keys to the Steelers pulling out the victory over the Patriots was keeping them from holding a lead at any point if the game. I have always been someone who likes the notion of deferring when given the option and taking the ball in the second half. I did it every time as a coach. But by taking the ball and executing a touchdown drive, the Steelers put themselves in the driver seat to dictate what they wanted to do in the game.
The Steelers had an average starting position of their own 18 yard line against the Patriots.