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CHI 40, PIT 23: Bears' defense scores twice as Steelers fall to 0-3

The Chicago Bears scored two defensive touchdowns and improved to 3-0, beating the Steelers 40-23 and handing Pittsburgh its third straight loss.  Here's what you need to know:

  • Turnovers were the difference as the Bears forced five -- returning two for touchdowns -- and committed none.  They scored 23 points off of the turnovers
  • The Steelers start the season 0-3 for the first time since 2000
  • Major Wright returned an interception for a touchdown, it's the third straight season he's had a pick six and he also forced a fumble
  • Julius Peppers returned a fumble for a touchdown.  It was the fourth defensive touchdown of his career
  • Ben Roethlisberger passed for over 400 yards in the loss but also committed four turnovers (two interceptions, two lost fumbles)
  • Antonio Brown had a massive game for the Steeelrs with nine catches for a career-high 196 yards and two touchdowns, including a beautiful TD grab in the third quarter (you can find the GIF below)
  • Bears defensive tackle Henry Melton was carted off the field with a left knee injury and did not return
  • The Steelers had better be ready to travel, they play their next game in London, England against the Vikings in a matchup of 0-3 teams
  • Heath Miller returned for Pittsburgh after missing the first two games of the season.  He caught three passes for 35 yards
  • Mark Trestman joins Neil Armstrong and George Halas as the only head coaches to win their first three games with the Bears
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