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Steelers Beat Seahawks 30-23 to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

Steelers Beat Seahawks 30-23 to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

Written by Reananda Hidayat Permono Completed Master of Science - MS, Petroleum Geology from Curtin University, Perth, Australia.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at Seattle’s Lumen Field to keep their playoff hopes alive.

The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at Seattle’s Lumen Field to keep their playoff hopes alive.

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Steelers also needed some help from other teams to improve their position in the AFC postseason race with two weeks left.

Steelers also needed some help from other teams to improve their position in the AFC postseason race with two weeks left.

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The 30-23 win was Pittsburgh’s first win in Seattle since 1983.

The 30-23 win was Pittsburgh’s first win in Seattle since 1983.

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Najee Harris rushed for 127 yards and Jaylen Warren got 75 yards to improve their teams to 9-7 with the win.

Najee Harris rushed for 127 yards and Jaylen Warren got 75 yards to improve their teams to 9-7 with the win.

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Backup quarterback Mason Rudolph threw for 274 yards in his second start in place of Kenny Pickett. Both teams scored back-and-forth in the first half.

Backup quarterback Mason Rudolph threw for 274 yards in his second start in place of Kenny Pickett. Both teams scored back-and-forth in the first half.

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The Steelers got a 7-0 lead after Warren cut back across the line and went untouched into the end zone.

The Steelers got a 7-0 lead after Warren cut back across the line and went untouched into the end zone.

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However, the Seahawks (8-8) answered early in the second quarter with a 13-yard run by Kenneth Walker to tie the score.

However, the Seahawks (8-8) answered early in the second quarter with a 13-yard run by Kenneth Walker to tie the score.

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After a scrimmage in the middle of the second quarter, the Steelers settled for a 39-yard field goal from Chris Boswell. That play changed the score to 10-7 for Pittsburgh.

After a scrimmage in the middle of the second quarter, the Steelers settled for a 39-yard field goal from Chris Boswell. That play changed the score to 10-7 for Pittsburgh.

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Then Seattle added another touchdown on a 12-yard touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Seattle led 14-10.

Then Seattle added another touchdown on a 12-yard touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Seattle led 14-10.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers outplayed the Seahawks 257-178 in the first half and held the ball for more than 19 minutes.

The Pittsburgh Steelers outplayed the Seahawks 257-178 in the first half and held the ball for more than 19 minutes.

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Pittsburgh was also able to conclude several big plays, including completions of 42, 37, 25, and 24 yards.

Pittsburgh was also able to conclude several big plays, including completions of 42, 37, 25, and 24 yards.

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