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Sep 7, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) runs over Cleveland Browns punter Spencer Lanning (5) during the first half at Heinz Field. Brown was flagged on the play. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports /

Thanks to a strong start from the offense and a flying karate kick from wide receiver Antonio Brown, the Pittsburgh Steelers were able to hold off a late charge from the division rival Cleveland Browns to pick up a win in the season opener.

Pittsburgh came out of the halftime break flat, but they rebounded when it counted with a strong two-minute drill led by Ben Roethlisberger to set up the game-winning field goal as time expired.

The Steelers will need to make sure they avoid getting complacent once they get a lead in order to avoid a disappointing outcome, but the team is off to a good start and the high-powered offense looks to be a unit that can give them the ability to play with anyone in the league.

Pittsburgh is a vastly improved team this season and could challenge for the AFC North title.

For more news on the Pittsburgh Steelers, head on over to FanSided’s Steelers blog, Nice Pick, Cowher.

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