With less than 1:55 remaining in the first half, and trailing by 10 points, the Landry Jones-led offense needed someone to rise to the occasion and help the Steelers score before the end of the half. Enter third-year receiver Eli Rogers. Throughout training camp, head coach Mike Tomlin worked extensively on this scenario. But in this particular case, Tomlin wanted to see how his backup quarterback would perform under these circumstances.
3rd & 5 (1:55 remaining)
Following a failed deep pass intended for receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey, Jones and the offense were facing third down.