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Big Ben proves he's the toughest of his era, even in defeat

BALTIMORE -- Big Ben Roethlisberger was looking as small as he has ever looked in an NFL uniform. More than anything, for three quarters, he was looking like a tiny, neon advertisement for the summoning of Landry Jones.

Roethlisberger had 54 passing yards at the time, an interception, and two other throws that should've been easily picked off. His Pittsburgh Steelers had a grand sum of two first downs -- two -- and 69 total yards, not to mention an 0-for-9 conversion rate on third down. The Baltimore Ravens held a 13-0 lead in an oil spill of a game, and the two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback on the visiting side was the principal reason why.