Angry Tomlin Initiates Changes In Steelers’ 36-28 Loss

MINNEAPOLIS -- AP -- Never mind the comeback the Pittsburgh Steelers made in the second half. Mike Tomlin had seen enough before that. The 15th-year coach was so upset he started benching players in search of a spark. The defense gave up 176 yards rushing to the Minnesota Vikings in the first half.

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The offensive line allowed four sacks of Ben Roethlisberger before halftime. The Steelers fell behind 29-0 late in the third quarter. They lost 36-28. Tomlin hinted at more changes after being particularly disappointed by the offensive and defensive lines.