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NFL: Pittsburgh 38, Houston 17

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Pittsburgh Steelers Carey Davis takes a Ben Roethlisberger pass 10 yards for a first down in the third quarter against the Houston Texans at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh on September 7, 2008. The Steelers defeated the Texans 38-17. (UPI Photo/Archie Carpenter) 
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Published: Sept. 7, 2008 at 6:32 PM

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- Pittsburgh's Willie Parker ran for 138 yards and a three touchdowns Sunday in a 38-17 Steelers' romp over the Houston Texans.

Parker scored on runs of seven, 13 and four yards. Hines Ward picked up 76 yards and scored two touchdowns on six receptions for Pittsburgh (1-0).

Steelers' quarterback Ben Roethlisberger passed for 137 yards and two touchdowns before he was replaced by backup Byron Leftwich early in the fourth quarter.

Pittsburgh has won its season-opening game six years in a row.

Texans' quarterback Matt Schaub passed for 202 yards and a touchdown with two interceptions.

Schaub also ran four yards for a score and Andre Johnson caught 10 passes for 112 yards for Houston (0-1).

Topics: Andre Johnson, Ben Roethlisberger, Byron Leftwich, Hines Ward, Matt Schaub, Willie Parker
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