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 2016 Steelers 30 vs Cowboys 35
 The Steelers battle hard, but costly mistakes at key moments ultimately sink them. Four failed 2-point conversions prove especially costly, as Mike Tomlin's overly aggressive calls to go for two instead of taking the extra point leave the team with no cushion. Big Ben delivers a standout performance, throwing for 408 yds and 3 TDs, including a 15-yd strike to Antonio Brown that puts Pittsburgh up 30-29 with 42 seconds left. But the defense collapses when it matters most. Ezekiel Elliott, the NFL's leading rusher, runs for 114 yds and two TDs, including a crushing 32-yd game-winner with 9 seconds to go. Earlier, he also takes an 83-yd screen pass to the end zone for another score. With the Steelers ahead 30-29, Dallas gets one last chance. In the final moments, rookie Sean Davis commits a critical facemask penalty, giving Dallas a fresh set of downs and stopping the clock with 15 seconds left. Then, Ross Cockrell's hit out of bounds moves the Cowboys into Steelers territory, setting up Elliott's game-winning TD run. |
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