MORE THAN T-SHIRTS AND HATS: The significance of the comeback, achieved on the heels of three consecutive losses and a first half in which the Steelers had been badly outplayed, was a much-discussed subject in the aftermath of winning the division championship.
Particularly as it related to the effect of such a victory on the Steelers' confidence.
"We needed this game," defensive tackle Stephon Tuitt said. "That's a good football team we just beat."
Cornerback Mike Hilton had a more matter-of-fact response.
"Guys were still confident," he maintained. "Those three losses weren't the end of the world so nobody was stressing. We just knew we had to re-focus up, we did that well today and now we're AFC North champs."
Roethlisberger provided perhaps the most appropriate context when asked if the victory sent a message to the rest of the NFL by re-establishing the Steelers' capabilities in the wake of three consecutive losses.
"We don't need to send messages to other teams," he said. "We need to send messages to ourselves. We need to prove to each other that we can do it, that we have guys in this locker room that can make plays, that are special talents.
"Sometimes you just need a little shock to rejuvenate yourself and to believe again."
Added defensive end Cam Heyward: "We understand it's one game but it's a culmination of what we've done so far to win this division. I hope it's something we can build on. We don't have to play perfect but we can still battle back."
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