Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback David Garrard, left, runs during the second quarter as Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Travis Kirschke attempts to make the tackle during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, in Jacksonville, Fla.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Big Ben's big night gave the Pittsburgh Steelers a big boost in the AFC North.



Ben Roethlisberger threw for 309 yards and three touchdowns, helping the Steelers overcome their offensive woes and leading them to a 26-21 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday night.



Pittsburgh (4-1) snapped a four-game losing streak against Jacksonville and stretched its division lead over Baltimore (2-2), which lost to Tennessee earlier in the day.



Roethlisberger finished 26-of-41, rebounding from an interception on his third pass that Rashean Mathis returned 72 yards for a score. Roethlisberger's perfect 8-yard fade pass to Hines Ward in the corner of the end zone put the Steelers ahead 26-21 with 1:53 remaining.



Roethlisberger misfired on the 2-point conversion, but Pittsburgh's defense sealed the win by sacking David Garrard and then forcing two incomplete passes.