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01-24-2011, 03:12 AM
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers advanced to their third Super Bowl in six years thanks to a big-play defense that returned a fumble for a touchdown and staged a late goal-line stand in a 24-19 victory Sunday over the New York Jets.
Pittsburgh, which led, 24-0, in the first half, will face the Green Bay Packers in the Super Bowl on Feb. 6 in Arlington, Texas. The Packers beat Chicago, 21-14, earlier Sunday.
William Gay went 22 yards after fellow defensive back Ike Taylor sacked Mark Sanchez and the ball came loose. Pittsburgh then stopped New York four times inside the 2 to hang on.
The Steelers (14-4) have won a record six Super Bowls. New York (13-5) has not been back since winning in 1969 the most significant Super Bowl, validating the AFL with a victory over Baltimore.
Pittsburgh, which led, 24-0, in the first half, will face the Green Bay Packers in the Super Bowl on Feb. 6 in Arlington, Texas. The Packers beat Chicago, 21-14, earlier Sunday.
William Gay went 22 yards after fellow defensive back Ike Taylor sacked Mark Sanchez and the ball came loose. Pittsburgh then stopped New York four times inside the 2 to hang on.
The Steelers (14-4) have won a record six Super Bowls. New York (13-5) has not been back since winning in 1969 the most significant Super Bowl, validating the AFL with a victory over Baltimore.