NFL Conference Championships Results
Pittsburgh over New York - The Steelers looked and played like a better-prepared team. New York's offensive line blocked poorly throughout the game, not only failing to generate more than 70 yards rushing, but also nearly getting QB Mark Sanchez killed in the first half when he was blindsided by Ike Taylor. The resulting fumble recovery and TD proved to be the game-winning score. New York's defense missed many tackles in the first half, as evidenced by Pittsburgh's 166 yards rushing, and they provided only a minimal pass rush. Even the Jets' coaching staff appeared out-to-lunch at times, particularly in the fourth quarter when Sanchez could be seen pleading with his sideline to relay the plays more quickly . . . On the other hand, Ben Roethlisberger and his offense clicked from the opening kickoff, covering 92 yards and chewing-up 9:06 on the clock. By halftime the Steelers domination of the line of scrimmage resulted in a substantial 24-3 lead. So dominating were the Steelers that it appeared as if the game would degenerate into a laugher, but instead the Jets showed their character and turned it into a nail-biter for Pittsburgh fans by scoring 19 unanswered points . . .
Green Bay over Chicago - Bears' fans must have felt as if they had been transported back into the 1980s and were being forced to re-live Mike Ditka's dismal QB carousel, which featured such legendary slingers as Doug Flutie, Mike Tomczak, Steve Fuller, etc . . . What else could they think after watching Jay Cutler compile a laughable 31.8 rating after completing just 6 of his 14 passes for 80 yards and an INT? Cutler played so poorly before leaving the game in the third quarter with a knee injury that he was serenaded with boos by his hometown fans . . . Give the Bears' defense credit for keeping their club in the game despite the offenses' poor play, which included three turnovers. Packers QB Aaron Rodgers also played poorly, throwing two INTs while completing 17 of his 30 passes for 244 yards . . . The difference in the game was Green Bay's defense, which held the Bears to only 83 yards rushing and prevented them from converting on third down in 12 of 13 attempts. Green Bay's defense also forced three turnovers, one of which was an interception return for a TD by 337 lb defensive lineman BJ Raji . . .
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