Steelers win after contested call

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A controversial call that set up a Pittsburgh Steelers victory on Sunday will be the newest topic for fans and experts to debate one week after devastating hits grabbed headlines and forced the NFL to change its rules.

The ruling helped the Steelers to a 23-22 over the Miami Dolphins, whose home woes this season continued, while the New Orleans Saints also found no comfort at home as the Cleveland Browns stunned the Super Bowl champions 30-17.

Among other games, the Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, Washington Redskins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers all needed late heroics to secure Week Seven wins.

After several devastating helmet-to-helmet collisions last week resulted in new rules to eliminate dangerous hits, the day began with the focus squarely on how players would respond to league threats of increased fines and suspensions.

But instead, it was NFL officials in the spotlight after a referee's ruling led to a game-winning Steelers field goal that will surely be this week's hot topic.

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, in his second game back after a four-game suspension, threw for 302 yards and two touchdowns but it was the touchdown officials ruled he did not score that created the biggest buzz.
 
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