It was over when ...
Pittsburgh's Tyrone Carter ran back an interception 32 yards for the game's only touchdown with 1:11 remaining.
Key stat
The Panthers gained 289 total yards but turned the ball over six times. David Carr and Dalton Bell each threw an interception and the team had five fumbles, only one of which was recovered.
Noteworthy
Steelers rookie punter Daniel Sepulveda got plenty of practice -- his six punts in the first half averaged 47 yards.