Defense, Snell, Big Ben carry Pittsburgh over Giants 26-16

There was one overriding reason Ben Roethlisberger worked so hard to return from a major elbow injury. Roethlisberger, who missed the final 14 games last season after elbow surgery, threw for three scores and the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the New York Giants 26-16 at an empty and eerie MetLife Stadium on Monday night. ”I am excited we won the game,” Roethlisberger said.