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Steelers running ball just fine without DeAngelo Williams

PITTSBURGH -- If the Steelers defense holds up like this, with AJ McCarron looking frazzled every time he drops back, the Steelers hold a clear-cut advantage in the second half.

Especially as Fitz Toussaint and Jordan Todman pick up the slack without DeAngelo Williams, combining for 73 yards on 17 carries in the first half. Steelers lead 6-0 over Cincinnati.

The holes are there to burst through, and the tailbacks are doing their part, looking quick and dodgy when getting past the line of scrimmage. This alleviates a lot of pressure on the rest of the offense,

With 38 rushing yards, Toussaint has nearly surpassed his season total of 42.