FSH: SUPER BOWL WRAP UP

February 1st, 2008 10:27pm PST

SUPER BOWL WRAP-UP
Fantasy Spotlights

Final
Pittsburgh-27
Arizona-23


For any football fan watching, this game had to be a spectacle of gigantic proportion. Big time plays from big time players down the stretch for one of the most exciting finishes in Super Bowl history. Both teams played well in the final stanza, but the Steelers were able to make just enough plays to out-duel Kurt Warner and the Cardinals.

Led by quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and wide receiver Santonio Holmes the Steelers found magic on an eight play 78-yard drive capped by a spectacular toe-tapping 6-yard reception for a touchdown that required just two minutes and two seconds to give Pittsburgh the lead and ultimately the game.

If you had the opportunity to watch the game, like many other football fans, this one will be one you remember for a long time.

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STARS OF THE GAME

BEN ROETHLISBERGER:
The Steeler's quarterback played a great game, avoiding pressure and making plays with his feet. Big Ben was also impressive throwing the rock completing 21 of 30 passes for 256-yards with a touchdown. On the game winning drive Big Ben completed five of seven passes for 84-yards, including the game-winning 6-yard touchdown pass to Holmes.

SANTONIO HOLMES:
[Game MVP Winner]
The Steeler's wide receiver caught a game high nine passes for 131-yards and a touchdown. On the team's final game winning drive, Holmes caught four passes for 73-yards including the game-winning score.

KURT WARNER:
The Cardinal's quarterback started slow against the Steel Curtain, but finished strong completing 31 of 43 passes for 377-yards passing. The defense was not giving much, but Warner was able to finally connect with his favorite target, Fitzgerald down the stretch. In the final quarter Warner connected with Fitz for two of his three touchdown passes.

LARRY FITZGERALD:
The Cardinal's best receiver was held in check most of the game, but came to life in the 4th quarter. Fitzgerald had five of his seven receptions in the 4th quarter, including two touchdown catches. Fitz finished the game with seven catches for 127-yards and two touchdowns.

ANQUAN BOLDIN:
The Cardinal's receiver was solid catching a lot of the underneath stuff from Warner, but was not able to make any big plays. With the defense blanketing Fitz early, Boldin was able to make a few catches, but was never able to get going to make a big play. Boldin finished the night with eight catches for 84-yards.

WILLIE PARKER:
The Steeler's running back was not able to ever get it rolling, but he did keep the Cards defense busy all game long. The run game was relatively ineffective for the Steelers, but Parker still finished with 19 carries for 53-yards.

EDGERRIN JAMES:
The Cardinal's running back was bottled up all evening and once the team fell behind 20-7, he was basically taken out of the equation. James finished the game with just nine carries for 33-yards on the ground. James did get involved with a few early catches finishing with four receptions for 28-yards, but remained a non-factor.

HINES WARD:
The Steeler's wide receiver was able to contribute, but his counterpart pretty much stole the show. Ward coming off an MCL sprain did not show signs of any ill-effects, but was not much of a factor in the game's outcome. Ward did have two catches for 43-yards, including a timely third down pick-up early in the third quarter.




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