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| PITTSBURGH, Pa. - Ben Roethlisberger doesnt need to bother with the math, not matter how simple the equation.The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback understands a win over Kansas City on Sunday sends his team back to the playoffs for the first time in three years. If Roethlisberger is being honest though, the post-season truly began a month ago.Weve kind of had that mentality for the last couple weeks that its time to get hot and play our best football, Roethlisberger said.Anything less and the Steelers (9-5) will be home in January yet again. At least Pittsburgh has some wiggle room. A loss and Kansas City (8-6) will need a victory over San Diego in the regular season finale and plenty of help.Quarterback Alex Smith would just as soon not have to spend the last Sunday of the year staring at a scoreboard during timeouts.You have been working hard to put yourself in this position, Smith said. You wanted the stages to get bigger and bigger and be more meaningful and here we are.How long the Chiefs stay there will depend on if they can slow down the NFLs top-ranked offence, one led by a guy who knows a thing or two about the Chiefs.Pittsburgh offensive co-ordinator Todd Haley spent two-plus seasons as Kansas City head coach from 2009-11, leading the Chiefs to an unlikely AFC West title in 2010 before it all fell apart.Haley has resurrected his career calling plays for the Steelers, who are poised to lead the league in total yardage for only the second time in team history behind Roethlisberger, wide receiver Antonio Brown and running back LeVeon Bell.Its heady territory for a franchise traditionally built from the defence up. Not so much anymore. If anything, its the Chiefs who have adopted Pittsburghs formula for success.Kansas City relies on steady if unflashy play from Smith, a one-two punch of Jamaal Charles and Knile Davis at running back and a swarming front seven led by outside linebacker Justin Houston, whose 17 sacks are tied for the NFL lead.Houston is close friends with Steelers linebacker Jarvis Jones, a bond forged when they played together at Georgia. Houston serves as a mentor of sorts to Jones, who has dealt with injuries issues in his first two years in the league. Jones describes Houston as a freak and one who happens to have something Jones has yet to experience: a playoff game. Jones can fix that problem on Sunday.Its starting to come together, Jones said. A lot of us young guys, this is our first go-round with this. Its why were here and we hope were ready.Other things to look for as the Chiefs search for their first victory in Pittsburgh since 1986.DO IT ALL: Charles has been one of the NFLs most versatile backs in his seven seasons in the league. Pittsburghs LeVeon Bell appears ready to join the group. Bell is second in the AFC in yards rushing and second in the NFL in total offence. The one thing Bell is still learning to do is finish drives. Thats never been a problem for Charles, who has 14 total touchdowns.PLAYING IT SAFE: Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce has been dynamic with the ball in his hands. The problem is making sure it stays there. Kelce has four fumbles this season, including a costly mistake against Arizona two weeks ago that cost the Chiefs a shot at a victory.BROWN DELIVERS: Antonio Brown is nine receptions away from the second-greatest season by a receiver in league history. Brown already has a club-record 115 catches this year, remarkable considering the massive amount of attention he receives.You name it theyve tried it, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said. But its a testament to him. But not only just him but the balance that weve been able to strike with our offence.GETTING HEALTHY: The Steelers have been forced to get creative with their linebackers. Jones, James Harrison and Ryan Shazier have all missed extended time due to various injuries, but they are all expected to play against the Chiefs. That should give defensive co-ordinator Dick LeBeau with plenty of fresh legs to experiment with as Pittsburgh tries to disrupt Kansas Citys methodical offence.ONE DIMENSIONAL: Kansas Citys inability to throw touchdown passes to wide receivers has become a bit of a running joke. A Chiefs wideout hasnt scored in a regular-season game in more than a year, though thats hardly slowed Kansas City down. If anything, it makes the effectiveness of Charles and Davis even more impressive.The fact that theyre still winning games and havent been able to have passing touchdowns like that, it shows that theyre a very resourceful team, Steelers linebacker Arthur Moats said.___AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL Derrick Thomas Chiefs Jersey . -- Kyrie Irvings last-minute 3-pointer helped seal another victory for Cleveland -- and the Cavaliers longest winning streak since LeBron James left. Darwin Thompson Chiefs Jersey . "Im not even that added up," the 39-year-old Australian replied. And to the Hall of Famers surprise, when all the math was done Sunday in the JTBC Founders Cup, she was the one posing for pictures with the big trophy. http://www.prochiefsauthentic.com/Youth-Tyrann-Mathieu-Elite-Jersey/ . The 26-year-old Regina native teamed up with Denny Morrison and Mathieu Giroux to win gold in 2010. Makowsky also was 13th in the 5,000 metres and 19th in the 1,500m in Vancouver. He also represented Canada at the 2014 Games in Sochi, helping the pursuit team finish fourth and finishing 28th in the 1,500. Frank Clark Chiefs Jersey . Heavily-criticized after allowing a dozen goals on 58 shots in two games in Boston, Luongo continued his dominance at home. Hes now allowed two goals in three home games in this series. Khalen Saunders Youth Jersey . -- Washingtons Bradley Beal seemed to make every shot he took in setting a career high with 37 points.Steve Bruce says he will take time to consider his Hull future, but admits it will be difficult to leave the club after leading them back to the Premier League. Mohamed Diames stunning second-half strike secured Hull a 1-0 victory over Yorkshire rivals Sheffield Wednesday in the play-off final at Wembley on Saturday. Hull vice-chairman Ehab Allam has confirmed to Sky Sports News HQ that talks are ongoing over a possible takeover of the club, with interest from several countries including America, China and Thailand, but no deal has been agreed. Bruce has revealed that he will hold talks with Hull over his future in the coming days and will be asking the clubs owners about the status of any potential takeover. Highlights of Hull v Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship play-off final I think I need to ask the question because its out there and people keep asking me, so Ive got to ask the question, he told Sky Sports News HQ.ddddddddddddA change of ownership always brings a new broom, sweeps clean. So, Ill have to ask the question and see if its real, if its going to happen and thats all I know at the moment. Utd should have considered Bruce Ian Holloway thinks it is only a matter of time before Steve Bruce gets considered for top jobs... Hull have been up for sale since 2014 after the Football Association rejected owner Assem Allams application to change the clubs name to Hull Tigers. The 76-year-old multi-millionaire, who acquired Hull in 2010, missed the majority of the season, including the play-off final, because of ill health. Bruce celebrates Hulls promotion to the Premier League with his son, Alex Bruce added: The chairman is having a tough time with his health at the moment. Thats more important than any game of football, so when we are ready, well take our time, like we normally do, and try and find a conclusion.Its very, very difficult to leave because we are in the Premier League. Everybody wants to be in the Premier League. Of course, you want to pit your wits against all these great coaches and managers. Joses back, Guardiola is round the corner and, of course, little tiny Hull have to take them on. Also See: Bruce hails Diame magic Utd should have considered Bruce Diame sends Hull back to PL WATCH: How Hull won promotion ' ' ' |
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