There were blows thrown , several penalties for both teams , and two banged - up starting tailbacks . In fact , Steelers rookie tailback Rashard Mendenhall ( fractured shoulder ) is now out for the season after taking a hard shot in the third quarter . Ravens starter Willis McGahee ( unspecified ) was injured in the second quarter . He returned in the second half but played sparingly and was a non - factor .

Based on the preceding passage, choose your answer for question What caused the penalties for the teams ?
Pick your answer from: A. The players got into fist fights .; B. The players got into a discussion .; C. None of the above choices .; D. The players got into the end zone .;
The answer is:
A.