Niners Pummeled in Pittsburgh
In Game 1 of the 2015 season on Monday night, the 49ers were solid in all areas in a convincing victory over the Minnesota Vikings.In Game 2 Sunday in Pittsburgh, the Niners looked as if they'd brought their junior varsity in being thoroughly pounded by the Steelers, 43-18. Now at 1-1, the 49ers are suddenly a mystery team again as they'll try to rebound this coming week against the Cardinals in Arizona.Are they the team that was efficient on offense, defense and special teams on opening night? Or are they the troubled, mistake-prone group in Pittsburgh?Or, were the Vikings an overrated team, ripe for the picking? Certainly, Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and wide receiver Antonio Brown almost tore the 49ers seconday apart on their own.Roethlisberger stayed calm against a 49ers pass rush that had five sacks against the Vikes and carved up the 49ers pass defense. He completed 21-of-27 throws for 369 yards and three touchdowns. Brown – who led the NFL in receiving yards in 2014 – ran free all day, with nine catches for 195 yards and a TD.The Steelers running game, too, was effective, with DeAngelo Williams running for 77 yards and three scores.The 49ers fell...
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