Sunday, November 11, 2012

Steelers To Host Chiefs At Heinz Field Monday Night; Steelers To Honor Veterans





Kansas City Chiefs @ Steelers Monday Nov. 12 8:30 p.m.





Series History:

  • Series began in 1970.
  • Steelers lead 18-9. At home, Steelers are 8-4 against Chiefs.
  • Last regular season meeting: Nov. 27, 2011. Steelers 13-9.

Pre-Game Notes:
  • Steelers have not lost at home on Monday night since 1991.
  • Chiefs have not led during regulation time in this season's first half.
  • Chiefs give up 126 rushing yards per game.
  • Steelers are looking for their 11 win in last 12 home games.
  • Steelers are looking to keeping their 8th opponent this season under 100 yards rushing.
  • WR Antonio Brown officially out for this game (ankle) as are T Marcus Gilbert (ankle), S Troy Polamalu (calf), LB Stevenson Sylvester (hamstring).
  • RB Mendenhall is doubtful (Achilles).  LB Chris Carter is questionable (abdomen).
  • Dwyer and Rainey are probable.


Steelers To Honor Veterans Monday Night







The "Salute To Service" game on Monday night will honor our nation's veterans. Events will include a "flyover." Fireworks will be on display prior to and after the flyover. On field presentations will be held honoring veterans from WWII to Afghanistan including Tuskegee Airmen and a Pearl Harbor survivor.



Steelers will be holding their annual "Salvation Army Red Kettle Collection" Monday night for disaster relief.

USA TODAY, Steelers.com, NY Post