Steelers loss expected before the end of the game

The turning point of Super Bowl XLV was Nick Collins' interception in the first quarter, which ultimately led to a touchdown. The Steelers' momentum was affected by this play because the Steelers did not score at all in the first quarter and barely managed to make a touchdown at the end of the second quarter.

One of Pittsburgh’s weaknesses during this game was their turnovers. The Steelers had a fumble and two interceptions which would be the deciding factor of the game.

The Steelers are known to be one of the top defensive teams in the NFL. They were ranked as number two for total defense in the league during the regular season; however, yesterday’s game showed otherwise. The Packers had a huge lead in the first half, but the Steelers managed to make a comeback; however it was a little too late and the Packers ended up with the trophy.

Turning Point: Nick Collins Interception

Nick Collins / Paul Cutler (Wikimedia Commons)

The turning point of the Super Bowl was the Nick Collins interception return for a touchdown. This was the turning point because it came immediately after the Packers had taken a 7-0 lead. The play extended the lead to 14-0 and put the Steelers on an uphill climb for the remainder of the game.


Coming back from a blow like that is difficult in any game, but in the Super Bowl it is even more challenging. No team has ever come back from more then 10 points to win a Super Bowl, and the Steelers were found themselves down 14 in the first quarter. Additionally, there has never been team has ever won the Super Bowl after they gave up an interception return for a touchdown.


Although the Steelers did make a second half comeback and cut the lead to three, they were never able to dig themselves out from their early turnovers.