Hines Ward Leads Steelers to Comeback Victory

National Football League star Hines Ward (31, Pittsburgh Steelers) caught seven passes for 70 yards and a touchdown in a 31-28 victory against the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field yesterday.

Ward caught a touchdown pass from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in the third quarter with his team down 9-21.

When the Steelers took a 22-21 lead on another Roethlisberger’s touchdown, they opted for a two-point conversion, and Ward delivered.

The Steelers now lead the NFL’s AFC North division with seven wins and two losses, by widening the gap with the Browns (5 wins, four losses).

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