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Call it a trap game. Call it a lack of focus. Whatever you call it, the Steelers 2009 season is now officially in a world of trouble.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Kansas City Chiefs Date: Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009 Kickoff: 1 p.m. Site: Arrowhead Stadium Kansas City, Mo.

Here's my take on the Steelers' 18-12 defeat against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday afternoon: 1. Let's get real here.

Larry Zierlein never had flashbacks of his time in Vietnam, just dreams. "I dreamt I had to go back," he said, during our conversation on Veterans Day.

Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall has run for an average of 105.6 yards the past five games.

Ben Roethlisberger was missing reads and his receivers, and it had the Pittsburgh Steelers reeling in the first half.

Steelers' players will be scattered around the country over the next few days, enjoying some time off thanks to the bye week.

By Teresa Varley Steelers.com After a morning meeting on Tuesday Steelers veterans were headed for five days of rest and relaxation as they were given off until Monday for their bye week.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are resting, healing, and enjoying a well-deserved break after going 5-2 before the bye week.

Has started 26 consecutive games for the Steelers. Keyaron Fox, ILB - Leads the Steelers with 12 tackles on special teams.

He won't make the chunky soup commercials, not to mention the fact when things go bad he'll come under high scrutiny.

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger drops back to pass during the first half of yesterday's game.

Here's my take on the Steelers' 27-14 victory on Sunday afternoon. 1. Another beatable opponent, another game that was a lot closer than it should have been.

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Minnesota Vikings Date : Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009 Kickoff : 1 p.m., ET Site : Heinz Field Pittsburgh, Pa.

It's a good thing the Pittsburgh Steelers were playing the Cleveland Browns and their anemic offense.

While the Cleveland Browns were celebrating a fourth-and-1 stop that even Steelers center Justin Hartwig said was "definitely short" of the first-down marker, the officiating crew saw otherwise.

It is hard to imagine Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians diagramming a run play such as the "Packers Sweep" legendary coach Vince Lombardi drew up more than 40 years ago.

Game plan When the Steelers have the ball: RB Willie Parker has had five consecutive 100-yard games vs.

Steelers running back Mewelde Moore has caught 11 passes for 80 yards this season.

Big Ben did a lot of talking, but no wrestling in his off-day appearance at Monday Night Raw last night.