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Big Ben Rings in Rout of Ravens

5 TDs from Roethlisberger seal Pittsburgh's 38-7 crushing of division rivals

By Katherine Thompson, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 6, 2007 5:52 AM CST

(Newser) – Ben Roethlisberger put on a show on the Monday Night stage last night, overcoming both the Ravens' defense and an injured hip to throw five touchdowns in the Steelers' 38-7 win over Baltimore. When Roethlisberger wasn't on the field, linebacker James Harrison was, picking up nine tackles, 3.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, and an interception, reports the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

The Ravens team that sacked Roethlisberger 14 times in two blowout games last year found itself on the wrong side of an uneven matchup: Steve McNair was sacked six times and had just 63 yards passing to Big Ben's 209, and the Baltimore offense lost three fumbles in the first quarter alone. "This game was on national TV," said McNair. "It hurts."

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, 7, throws to receiver Santonio Holmes for a long third-quarter gain under pressure from Baltimore Ravens' Terrell Suggs (55) during NFL football action... (Associated Press)

Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Santonio Holmes, 10, comes down with a Ben Roethlisberger pass behind Baltimore Ravens defender Derrick Martin, left, during second-quarter NFL football action in Pittsburgh,... (Associated Press)

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, right, celebrates with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, 7, after he threw a second-quarter touchdown to receiver Nate Washington against the Baltimore Ravens on Monday,... (Associated Press)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison, left, chases down Baltimore Ravens quarterback Steve McNair, causing a fumble in the first quarter of the NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Monday, Nov. 5,... (Associated Press)

Pittsburgh Steelers' Larry Foote, left, and Clark Haggans, right, sack Baltimore Ravens quarterback Steve McNair (9) during third-quarter NFL football action in Pittsburgh, Monday, Nov. 5, 2007. (AP Photo/Gene... (Associated Press)

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