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Steelers move forward in playoff hunt with 28-7 win at Indy

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger takes a bite out of a turkey leg following the team's NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016, in Indianapolis. Pittsburgh won 28-7. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger takes a bite out of a turkey leg following the team's NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016, in Indianapolis. Pittsburgh won 28-7. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger takes a bite out of a turkey leg following the team's NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016, in Indianapolis. Pittsburgh won 28-7. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – The Pittsburgh Steelers’ fast start created big expectations.

A midseason swoon put all those hopes in jeopardy.

Now, with two straight double-digit wins, the Steelers find themselves with momentum as they try to charge back into the playoff hunt.

“We know it’s time for us to roll our sleeves up and show our identity, put our will on display, and find a way to do what we desire to do,” receiver Antonio Brown said after catching three touchdown passes in Thursday night’s 28-7 victory over the Indianapolis Colts.

What they’ve been doing is dominating.