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Super Bowl - Steelers offence

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (left, 7) holds the key to a conservative Pittsburgh offence, with wide receiver Hines Ward (top right, 86) and running back Willie Parker (bottom right, 39) featuring heavily.

The Steelers tend to run as their first option, leaving Roethlisberger to make key passes under pressure on third downs, when they must either gain yards or give the ball up.

Having led Pittsburgh to Super Bowl glory in just his second season, "Big Ben" has struggled for form for lengthy periods since but has impressed during the 2008/09 play-offs.

"Pittsburgh's is not the best offence in the league but normally their best play is when Ben is scrambling, running around," says Woodson.

"He got a big contract in the off-season and didn't play well in the regular season but in the post-season he's played efficiently."