Steelers take over in second half, Advance to AFC Championship

Steelers 35 РChargers 24 Willie Parker rushed for 146 yards & 2TD’s and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger threw for 181 yards and 1 touchdown as the Steelers beat the San Diego Chargers 35-24 to advance to their third AFC Championship game in five years. The Steelers controlled the ball for 14:43 in the third quarter which set the tone for the second half as the Steelers led 21-10 at the end of the third quarter. With 12:56 remaining in the fourth quarter, Gary Russell’s one yard touchdown run capped off a 2 play – 49 yard drive to put the Steelers up 28-10. The Chargers got within 11 but the Steelers responded like good teams do and Willie Parker sealed the