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Ben Roethlisberger, Jerome Bettis Accuse Patriots of Cheating vs. Steelers in 2004

The New England Patriots have faced accusations of cheating in the past, and a new allegation was revealed this week.

While having a conversation on an episode of the Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger podcast, Pittsburgh Steelers legends Ben Roethlisberger and Jerome Bettis said they believe the Patriots cheated in the 2004 AFC Championship game that preceded their victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX.

"Hey, to be fair, the Patriots cheated," Roethlisberger said around the 1:17:45 mark.

Bettis replied: "For sure, they did. It's not even a question in my mind.