It’s a bitter pill to swallow when the Pittsburgh Steelers beat themselves. It’s even tougher to swallow when the Steelers beat themselves AND the officials help the other team out.
There’s no denying the New Orleans Saints were aided by a number of calls Sunday afternoon in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, but the Steelers had a chance to overcome those calls and win the game. Obviously they ultimately didn’t, leading to the 3-point loss, putting the season in serious jeopardy.
A handful of plays helped determine the outcome once again. Let’s take a look.