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Steelers run all over Panthers in prime-time thrashing

Jeremy Brevard / Reuters

The Pittsburgh Steelers weren't the least bit intimidated by the Carolina Panthers' vaunted defense, running all over them en route to a 37-19 victory.

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Here's what you need to know...

  • Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell rushed for a career-high 147 yards on 21 carries, including an 81-yard rush that was the fourth-longest rush in Steelers history, the longest for the franchise since 1970, and the longest ever surrendered by the Panthers.
  • Steelers running back LeGarrette Blount rushed for 118 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries. He and Bell are the first Steelers teammates to each rush for 100 yards in the same game since 1986. Pittsburgh ran for 264 yards as a team.
  • Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown hauled in 10 passes for 90 yards and two scores.
  • Panthers receiver Kelvin Benjamin hauled in eight passes for 115 yards and a touchdown.
  • The loss snapped the Panthers' eight-game home winning streak.

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