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Vance McDonald’s late TD catch wasn’t just athletic, it was ridiculously timely

Back on September 16, when the Steelers were still struggling to find an identity as a football team, they trailed the Chiefs, 42-30, late in a Week 2 match-up at Heinz Field.

One play after Anthony Chickillo recovered a fumble that was forced by Cameron Heyward at the 5:03 mark of the fourth quarter, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger connected with tight end Jesse James on a 46-yard pass down to the Kansas City 20-yard line. Pittsburgh still had its full allotment of time outs, but a quick touchdown was vital in giving the home team a real chance to win the football game.