Super Bowl XLIII: Pittsburgh Steelers vs Arizona Cardinals
Cardinals Anquan Boldin Looking Good
Wide receiver Anquan Boldin participated fully and showed no effects of a hamstring injury that caused him to miss the Divisional Playoff game against Carolina. “He looked good today and he also looked good late last week,” Whisenhunt said of Boldin. “We took a little easier on him early last week just to be safe.”
Steelers Hines Ward Not 100% But Ready to Go
Other than Ward, the 32-year old inspirational lead of the Pittsburgh offense, the Steelers have no health issues on either side of the ball, Tomlin said. But the coach was dismissive when asked if he was concerned about Ward’s status for Sunday’s game. “Hines is playing,” Tomlin said. “I’m not worried about him.”
Cards Focus on Steelers’ Big 3-D
For the two major practices in Tampa, the Cardinals have had scout defensive players wear the jersey numbers for Pittsburgh’s Big 3-D, linebackers James Harrison and LaMarr Woodley and safety Troy Polamalu. “It helps our receivers and Kurt (Warner) in order to identify defenses,” Whisenhunt said of the common practice method.
Big Ben’s Health Often Subject of Inaccurate Reports
Big Ben’s Health Often Subject of Inaccurate Reports Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin denied a Profootballtalk.com report that Roethlisberger has undergone X-rays on his back this week. “Not that I heard,” said Tomlin, who then asked Steelers spokesman Dave Lockett if he knew of any X-rays on Roethlisberger. Lockett said no. Then Tomlin said: “Ben’s health is often the subject of inaccurate
reports. He’s fine.”
Larry Fitzgerald, Simply Amazing
Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald has been simply amazing with a playoffs record 419 receiving yards and an inspiring performance against the Eagles in the NFC Championship.
Not only is Kurt Warner getting better with age, but he’s raising his level of play as the stakes get higher. No better example than this year’s playoff run.
Steelers Game-By-Game Playoff Statistics
Cardinals Game-By-Game Playoff Statistics
Super Bowl XLIII in the Cards for Arizona
The Cardinals jumped out to a 24-6 halftime lead, but the Eagles stormed back with 19 unanswered points in the second half to take a 25-24 lead with 10:56 left in the game. Arizona responded with a 14-play, 72-yard drive of their own to advance to their first Super Bowl.
The Pittsburgh Steelers advanced to their 7th Super Bowl appearance overall and second in four seasons by defeating the Baltimore Ravens 23-14 in the AFC Championship Game at Heinz Field.
