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Ben Roethlisberger Picked Off By Lineman (Video)

By Phil Watson

Nov 30, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) fights off New Orleans Saints cornerback Keenan Lewis (28) during the first quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) fights off New Orleans Saints cornerback Keenan Lewis (28) during the first quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are struggling mightily at home with the New Orleans Saints Sunday and Ben Roethlisberger threw his second pick early in the second half.

Ben Roethlisberger has had better days.

The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback is struggling against the New Orleans Saints at Heinz Field Sunday, completing less than 50 percent of his throws and early in the second half, he had a pass batted in the backfield and intercepted.

Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan did the honors, notching his first career interception after picking the ball out of the air following his deflection.

The Saints didn’t take long to capitalize—Drew Brees hit Nick Toon with an 11-yard touchdown two plays later to put New Orleans up 21-6.

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The Saints came into the game just 1-4 on the road and playing in near-freezing temperatures and light snow in Pittsburgh wouldn’t appear to be all that conducive for a pass-oriented team that is accustomed to playing in a dome.

The Steelers are dominating time of possession and have outgained New Orleans, but the two turnovers have made a difference. New Orleans has scored touchdowns after both of them.

Pittsburgh led 6-0 early in the second quarter before the Saints have run off 21 straight points to take a two-score lead late in the third quarter.

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