Steeler Sam the Steeler fan. Sam talks about the beat down of the Dallas Cowboys, cold Tony Romo, karma for Pac Man Jones, prima donna Willie Parker, Bruce Arians prevent offense, Baltimore Ravens game, and Joe Flacco deer in head lights.

Here is the video of Steelers cornerback Deshea Townsend interception of Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo for the game winning score. It is not total payback for the Larry Brown interception of Neil O'Donnell, but remarkable similiar and very satisfying.

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The Steelers were the ones on the right side of a defensive battle on a cold Sunday evening in Pittsburgh, winning at home 20-13 against the Dallas Cowboys. Cornerback Deshea Townsend intercepted a Tony Romo pass with just under two minutes left in the game and returned it 25 yards for a touchdown to put the Steelers ahead to stay. The defensive score came on the second play after the Steelers tied up the game 13-13 on a 6 yard touchdown pass from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to tight end Heath Miller. The Cowboy defense stymied the Steeler offense most of the afternoon, holding them to just 70 yards rushing and 274 total yards. The Cowboys also made a huge goal line stand on 4th and 1 from the one yard line, early in the fourth quarter which was almost a huge turning point in the game. The Steeler defense played well and only gave up a few big plays. The score was tied 3-3 at halftime, but the Cowboys were the ones to make the better adjustments at halftime, scoring 10 unanswered points before the Steelers could get their offense on track. The win moves the Steelers to 10-3 and a game and a half ahead of the Baltimore Ravens who play on Sunday night. The Steelers will travel to Baltimore next week. Starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was 17 for 33 passing for only 204 yards and took several ill advised sacks before getting on track late in the game. Santonio Holmes lead all Steeler receivers with 3 catches for 82 yards.

The Cowboys come into this game in the same situation as the Steelers did last week versus the Patriots. The Cowboys come off of a long week off after last playing on Thanksgiving day. The Cowboys will start rookie running back Tashard Choice versus the Steelers number one defense. The weather also favors the home team Steelers as temperatures will be in the 20's with the possibility of snow.

On offense the Steelers will once again look to run the ball with a mix of running backs Willie Parker and Mewelde Moore and use a ball controlled passing game to work underneath and the middle of the field. Starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger needs to let the Steeler defense do it's job and just manage a turnover free game. The Cowboy run defense ranks 10th in the NFL allowing just 96.8 yards per game.

On defense the Steelers must take advantage of a rookie running back starting and concentrate on holding wide receiver Terrell Owens and tight end Jason Witten in check by using one less defender in the box while still getting pressure on quarterback Tony Romo, who has only been sacked eight times in nine games. The Steelers look to get cornerback Bryant McFadden back this week and ease him back into the rotation of defensive backs. Getting a short field for the offense through turnovers will be key in this battle of two great defensive teams.

In summation, this is a game the Steelers have everything pointing their way. The turnover battle will play a huge part in this game as will the ability to run the ball and convert on third downs. Whoever flinches first will likely lose. The Steelers will once again pull out this game late.

Prediction: Steelers 17 Cowboys 16

Well it is official now. The Dallas Cowboys traveled to Pittsburgh on Saturday and left starting running back Marion Barber home in Dallas. Barber did not practice all week after injuring his little toe on Thanksgiving day versus the Seahawks. This means rookie running back Tashard Choice will make his first start and recently promoted running back Alonzo Coleman will back up Choice on Sunday.

It is looking more and more like the Dallas Cowboys starting running back Marion Barber will be out this week versus the Steelers with a toe injury. Barber has not practiced all week and on Friday the Cowboys activated running back Alonzo Coleman off their practice squad to the active roster which is not a great sign.

The Steelers wrapped up Friday practice preparations for the Dallas Cowboys by releasing their official week 14 injury report. DE Brett Keisel (knee) and T Marvel Smith (back) as expected are listed as out after neither practiced all week. DE Travis Kirschke (back), CB Bryant McFadden (forearm), RB Willie Parker (knee, shoulder), S Troy Polamalu (calf), QB Ben Roethlisberger (knee) and DE Aaron Smith (knee) are all listed as probable on the injury report and all practiced fully on Friday as expected.

Steeler Sam the Steeler fan. Sam talks about the beat down of the Patriots, the Ryan Clark hit on Wes Welker, Bryant McFadden not playing, Ike Taylor stupid mistake, Cowboys game, Pac Man Jones and Plaxico Burress shooting himself.

On Thursday the Steelers continued practice preparations for Sunday's game versus the Dallas Cowboys. DE Brett Keisel (knee), T Marvel Smith (back) and S Troy Polamalu (calf) all sat out again on Thursday. Keisel and Smith have long been ruled out, while Polamalu looks to return to practice on Friday. DE Travis Kirschke (back), CB Bryant McFadden (forearm), RB Willie Parker (knee, shoulder), QB Ben Roethlisberger (knee) and DE Aaron Smith (knee) all practiced fully on Thursday as expected.

On Wednesday, the Steelers started week 14 practice preparations for the Dallas Cowboys. DE Brett Keisel (knee) and T Marvel Smith (back) did not practice as expected and have already been ruled out for Sunday. DE Travis Kirschke (back), RB Willie Parker (knee, shoulder), S Troy Polamalu (calf), DE Aaron Smith (knee), CB Deshea Townsend (not injury related) and WR Hines Ward (not injury related) all sat out practice on Wednesday as well. CB Bryant McFadden (forearm) continued to practice fully on Wednesday and is looking to be back in the lineup this week. QB Ben Roethlisberger (knee) was limited on Wednesday in practice as well after he slipped and slightly injured his right knee while throwing a pass. Everyone except Keisel and Smith should be back to practice on Thursday in some capacity.