Mike Wallace Watch: Steelers WR has 100-Yards Receiving Game Streak Snapped at Six

by Michael Bean on Oct 4, 2011 11:01 AM EDT

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 02: Wide receiver Mike Wallace #17 of the Pittsburgh Steelers splits the defense of cornerback Brice McCain #21 and linebacker Brian Cushing #56 of the Houston Texans on October 2, 2011 at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas.Texans won 17 to 10. (Photo by Thomas B. Shea/Getty Images)

Mounting injuries, a troubling loss to level the record at 2-2, and the end to Mike Wallace's streak of regular season games with at least 100 yards receiving. Talk about a forgettable week for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Even though Wallace failed to eclipse the century mark in a regular season contest for the first time since last December, he did enough statistically for us to keep our season-long watch of his quest for single-season statistical greatness going. Let's take a look at where Wallace stands through Week 4 of the 2011 NFL season.

Game	Receptions	Yards	Yards/Catch	TDs
Week 1 @ BAL	8	107	13.38	0
Week 2 vs SEA	8	126	15.75	1
Week 3 @ IND	5	144	28.8	1
Week 4 @ HOU	4	77	19.25	0
SEASON TOTALS	25	454	18.16	2
ON PACE FOR:	100	1,816	18.16	8

Still very impressive stuff at the quarter pole. Of course, Wallace is not the only WR making a big splash statistically. Wes Welker seems like even more of a legitimate threat to rewrite the record books this year, and knowing the Patriots, they'll make sure he gets there if he's somewhere in the ballpark heading into the final few games of the season. Steve Smith of Carolina has also roared out to a fast start thanks to Cam Newton looking his way early and often. So, seems like we should track how some of the league's top WR's are doing as well each week. What good is any sort of record if it is shoved to the back burner by someone else across the league? Let's take a look.

2011 WR Leaders (through Week 4)

Receiving Yards:

Wes Welker -- 616
Steve Smith -- 530
Mike Wallace -- 454
Vincent Jackson -- 374
Jimmy Graham -- 364

Receptions:

Wes Welker -- 40
Jason Witten -- 27
Darren Sproles, Roddy White, Jeremy Maclin, Matt Forte -- 26
Mike Wallace, Andre Johnson, Greg Jennings, Mike Tolbert -- 25

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As for Mike's Touchdowns...

He didn’t have one in week 4. Sadly!

by Larrybob8187 on Oct 4, 2011 11:14 AM EDT reply actions

Uncharacteristic Steelers Team

Since when are the Steelers unable to run the football? or a better question refuse to run the football. Our attitude and mentality has changed for the worst. There have been series this season where we go 3 and 5 plays without a running play. The OC is very pass happy and has gone away from a successful Championship formula. The record coming to end is not a problem because passing more than we run has got to end. Ben throwing more than 30 times is not Steelers football. This was also the problem in the Super Bowl in Dallas.
To make matter worst we can’t stop the run on Defense. Two signature traditional staples of the franchise are MIA and it is bothering the hell out of me.

by Roderick Byron Holmes on Oct 4, 2011 11:34 AM EDT reply actions

If the o line could pass block and give Ben time I would be fine with a pass happy offense because we have the receivers to light up the scoreboards. But we have an o line that can neither pass block nor run block so we are screwed. It’s a shame really because we are loaded at the skill positions on the offensive side of the ball and all the talent is being nullified due to terrible o line play

by blitzzburgh on Oct 4, 2011 5:19 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Great point

It suppose to be easier to run block than to pass block. I can’t understand not being able to fire off the ball and creating lanes for the running backs to run threw. Mendenhall needs to hit the hole and save the dancing with the stars crap.

If we are going to pass with this crappy O-Line, then the receivers are going to have to run shorter routes. Mix in some slants or some quick outs so that Ben can get rid of the ball faster to compensate for the lack of time. All these slow developing plays with longer routes are harder to complete and is going to get him killed with this patched work line. Imagine my dad, Joe, Dwight and LC going up against this line.

by Roderick Byron Holmes on Oct 4, 2011 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions

With Our Stout Offensive Line,

Plays should have PLENTY of time to develop, and we can fully utilize Mike’s blazing speed on deep routes. This will lead to multiple td’s a game, and 2600 yards receving on the year. Not to mention a 14-2 record and a cake-walk to SB XLVI, where Mike will easily smash all receiving records for the big game.

Now, before they escape, dole out some contract extensions for Legursky, Essex, J. Scott, C. Scott, Foster and Gilbert. And tack on a year for the one Colon is missing this year. Not sure about Pouncey though – let’s take a “wait n see” on him before we invest in him long-term.

by crosby87 on Oct 4, 2011 11:37 AM EDT reply actions

I detect sarcasm.

by JDSpartan on Oct 4, 2011 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Just a smidge...

by crosby87 on Oct 5, 2011 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions

DAMN IT

I was hoping to have a Steeler receiver set some sort of receiving record. It was cool if it didn’t happen, but to see that a G D Patriot has a better chance of doing it? Breaking ma balls

by FrankWyt on Oct 4, 2011 11:45 AM EDT reply actions

+1

by mtsnot on Oct 4, 2011 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Darn

Would of been nice if he could of broken the all time record held by Irvin

by Lamarr56 on Oct 4, 2011 3:43 PM EDT reply actions

I want to put forth a guarantee

Dan Marino’s 5084 yard season will fall this year. Or I will….

…I’ll get back to ya

Formerly known as Steeler_

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by Michael Hewitt on Oct 4, 2011 7:30 PM EDT reply actions

probably

Just takes one game missed due to injury to make it hard to get there though. Only guys with real shot are Brady and Brees.

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by Michael Bean on Oct 4, 2011 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions