NOTEBOOK From Heinz Field

First interception twice: Midway through the first quarter, Ravens rookie quarterback Kyle Boller's pass intended for tight end Todd Heap was intercepted by linebacker Kendrell Bell. It was the first career interception thrown by Boller, and Bell's first career pick.
He's back: Former Cleveland Browns and current Ravens tackle Orlando Brown played for the first time since a penalty flag damaged his eye on Dec. 19, 1999.
Also from the Browns: Also making his regular season debut with the Ravens was cornerback Corey Fuller, a member of the Browns from 1999-2002. Fuller joined the Ravens as a free agent after being released by the Browns in the off-season. Fuller induced Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress into a taunting penalty in the second quarter. Burress later beat Fuller for a 47-yard reception that set up the Steelers' first touchdown and 13-0 lead.
Injuries: In the third quarter, Fuller left the game with a pulled quad muscle. Steelers running back Jerome Bettis suffered a pulled groin muscle in the second half. Tight end Jay Rieresma injured an ankle in the fourth quarter. Steelers coach Bill Cowher said neither injury is serious. "He tweaked his groin," Cowher said of Bettis. "Because of the score, we decided to hold him out." Bettis had 14 yards on four carries.
Not much rushing: Amos Zereoue rushed for 56 yards on 15 carries, including an 8-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. His longest run was for 12 yards. Jamal Lewis led the Ravens with 69 yards on 15 tries.
Talking trash: Burress had praise for Ravens middle linebacker Ray Lewis, but few others. "They've got one good player on defense and the rest of them are followers. He got a good hit on [Steelers running back] Verron [Haynes] when it was 30-7 [actually 34-7] and he was talking trash and everyone kind of rallied around him," said Burress of Lewis. "Instead of those guys trying to create emotion by themselves, they let Ray create all the emotion and they just follow off of him. He's the guy that ignites the team."
Youngstown connection: Chaney High graduate Matt Cavanaugh opened his fifth season as the Ravens' offensive coordinator. Cavanaugh has three Super Bowl rings. The former University of Pittsburgh quarterback won two as a player (San Francisco, 1984 season, and New York Giants, 1990). His third ring came three years ago with the Ravens.
The numbers: The Steelers are 5-7 in opening games under Cowher, including 2-4 at home. The last time Pittsburgh won an opener was in 1999 (43-0) when Cleveland Browns Stadium hosted its first regular season game. Since the old Cleveland Browns relocated to Baltimore in 1996, Cowher's teams are 11-4 against the Ravens. Since becoming Ravens coach in 1999, Brian Billick's teams are 3-7 against the Steelers, including an 0-1 playoff mark.
Parking alternative: For the hardy souls who enjoy walking, parking in downtown Pittsburgh garages costs as little as $3 on weekends. After being closed for all of last season, the Fort Duquesne walkway over the Allegheny River has been reopened and offers walkers another route to Heinz Field. The walkway ends about 300 yards east of the stadium on the North Shore.
-- Tom Williams