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Okay Steelers fans, we know that you watched the game, but now it’s time to find out if you REALLY watched the game. Here is this week’s post-game quiz. Good luck.

1. Who attempted more passes, Peyton Manning or Ben Roethlisberger?

A. Peyton Manning

B. Ben Roethlisberger

C. They both threw the same number of passes.

2. Who scored the steelers’ first touchdown of the game?

A. Santonio Holmes

B. Mewelde Moore

C. Matt Spaeth

D. Hines Ward

3. What was Ben Roethlisberger’s passer rating for the game?

A. 28.5

B. 49.7

C. 60.0

D. 89.4

4. Who was the primary punt returner for the Steelers?

A. Najeh Davenport

B. Mewelde Moore

C. Gary Russell

D. Santonio Holmes

5. How many interceptions did Ben Roethlisberger throw?

A. Three

B. Too many.

C. Enough to lose the game.

D. All of the above.

6. Which of the following receivers had the most receptions?

A. Matt Spaeth

B. Nate Washington

C. Santonio Holmes

D. Dallas Baker

7. The Steelers’ defense held Joseph Addai to how many yards rushing?

A. 22

B. 34

C. 51

D. 74

8. Who was the target of Big Ben’s final “hail Mary” pass?

A. Hines Ward

B. Santonio Holmes

C. Matt Spaeth

D. Nate Washington

9. How many fumbles did the Steelers have?

A. None

B. One

C. Two

D. Three

10. Who was the leading tackler for the Steelers?

A. Troy Polamalu

B. James Farrior

C. James Harrison

D. Aaron Smith

Answers:

1. (B) Ben Roethlisberger

2. (B) Mewelde Moore

3. (C) 60.0

4. (C) Gary Russell

5. (D) All of the above

6. (A) Matt Spaeth

7. (B) 34

8. (D) Nate Washington

9. (B) One

10. (C) James Harrison

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Note:  Before taking this quiz, you may want to read our Steelers-Redskins Review found here.

Okay, we know that you watched the game, but now it’s time to find out if you REALLY watched the game. Here is this week’s post-game quiz. Good luck.

1. Who recovered Andre Frazier’s blocked punt?

A. Deshea Townsend

B. Lawrence Timmons

C. Mewelde Moore

D. William Gay

2. What is backup quarterback Byron Leftwich’s jersey number?

A. 4

B. 8

C. 12

D. 13

3. What was Ben Roethlisberger’s passer rating for the game?

A. -57.0

B. 15.1

C. 49.7

D. 78.3

4. Who was the primary punt returner for the Steelers?

A. Najeh Davenport

B. Mewelde Moore

C. Hines Ward

D. Santonio Holmes

5. Attempting an on-side kick on the opening kickoff was:

A. Stupid

B. Very stupid

C. Immeasurably stupid

D. All of the above

6. Which of the following players did not participate in a sack of Jason Campbell?

A. Lawrence Timmons

B. Brett Keisel

C. Nick Eason

D. Aaron Smith

7. The Steelers’ defense held Clinton Portis to how many yards rushing?

A. 22

B. 39

C. 51

D. 74

8. What was Byron Leftwich’s passer rating for the game?

A. 63.7

B. 84.9

C. 124.6

D. 145.8

9. LaMarr Woodley vs. Jason Campbell was reminiscent of:

A. Germany vs. France

B. Joe “Turkey” Jones vs. Terry Bradshaw

C. Ike Turner vs. Tina Turner

D. All of the above

10. Who was the leading tackler for the Steelers?

A. Troy Polamalu

B. James Farrior

C. James Harrison

D. LaMarr Woodley

Answers:

1. (D) William Gay

2. (A) 4

3. (B) 15.1

4. (D) Santonio Holmes

5. (D) All of the above.

6. (B) Brett Keisel

7. (C) 51

8. (D) 145.8

9. (D) All of the above.

10. (B) James Farrrior

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Steelers 38, Bengals 10.  Seven sacks on Bengals QB Ryan Fitzpatrick.  Bengals don’t record their first 1st down until there are only 4:57 left in the first half.  120 yards rushing and 3 touchdowns for Mewelde Moore.  Two touchdown passes and a 108.6 passer rating for Ben Roethlisberger.  Any questions?

In light of the beating that the Steelers handed the Bengals, I’m not going to waste anyone’s time rehashing what was essentially a total thrashing. Instead, I’m going to see if you fans have REALLY been paying attention.  Below is a pop quiz on Sunday’s game, and the Steelers’ season thus far.  Consider this to be your Pittsburgh Steelers Wonderlic test.  Good luck.

1.  Which Steelers’ running back is averaging the most yards per carry this season?

A.  Carey Davis

B.  Willie Parker

C.  Mewelde Moore

D.  Gary Russell

2.  Which of these names does not belong with the others?

A.  James Harrison

B.  DeMarcus Ware

C. Mario Williams

D. LaMarr Woodley

E.  Joey Porter

3.  How many times have the Cincinnati Bengals started their season with an 0-7 record since 1978?

A.  11

B.  3

C.  8

D.  6

4.  Which of these names does not belong in this group?

A.  Ed Reed

B.  Bob Sanders

C.  Keith Rivers

D.  Bart Scott

5.  Which Steelers receiver led the team in receiving yards on Sunday?

A.  Nate Washington

B.  Hines Ward

C.  Heath Miller

D.  Santonio Holmes

6.  Bengals receiver Chad Johnson has how many TD receptions so far this season?

A.  11

B.  7

C.  5

D.  2

7.  Rank the following Steelers’ 2008 salaries from highest to lowest.

A.  Troy Polamalu

B.  Casey Hampton

C.  Willie Parker

D.  Max Starks

E.  Hines Ward

8.  Rank the following Steelers defenders in order of number of tackles on Sunday against the Bengals (rank from highest to lowest).

A.  LaMarr Woodley

B.  Aaron Smith

C.  James Harrison

D.  Ike Taylor

E.  Lawrence Timmons

9.  What was the Bengals’ 4th down conversion percentage on Sunday?

A.  25%

B.  50%

C.  75%

D.  100%

10.  Who returned kickoffs for the Steelers on Sunday?

A.  Santonio Holmes

B.  Mewelde Moore

C.  Najeh Davenport

D.  Gary Russell

Answers:

1.  “C”.  Mewelde Moore

2.  “C”.  Mario Williams.  The other 4 are among the top 5 sack leaders in the NFL this season.

3.  “D”.  The Bengals have started 0-7 six times since 1978.

4.  “B”.  Bob Sanders had never been “jacked up” by a vicious block from Hines Ward.

5.  “D”.  Santonio Holmes led the team with 89 receiving yards.

6.  “D”.  Ocho Cinco only has 2 touchdowns this year.  Sounds like “Ocho Stinko” to me.

7.  1) Max Starks, $6.9 million.  2) Troy Polamalu, $6.8 million  3) Hines Ward, $6.7 million  4) Casey Hampton, $6.4 million  5) Willie Parker, $4.1 million.

8.  1) Lawrence Timmons (11).  2) James Harrison (5).  3)  LaMarr Woodley (4).  4) Ike Taylor (3).  5) Aaron Smith (1).

9.  “D”, 100%.

10.  “C”.  Najeh Davenport

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