Anyone who tuned into the Monday Night Football match up between the Green Packers and Atlanta Falcons watched two of the top passing attacks in the NFL shine on the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field. Despite of frigid temperatures and light snow, Aaron Rodgers and Matt Ryan combined for over 700 yards passing and seven touchdowns. Considering the Packers and Falcons have two of top passing games in the NFL, it probably should not be a surprise that in spite of the wintry conditions, these two ... Read More
PSN Player of the Week: Le’Veon Bell
When the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Le'Veon Bell in the second round of the 2013 NFL draft, few could have imagined the impact the Michigan State product would have so early in his career. The 22-year-old running back has quickly become one of the best in the game, and is putting together a season that rivals any back in the National Football League. In Sunday's pivotal 42-21 win against the Cincinnati Bengals, Bell was a dominating force. His performance not only helped the Steelers inch ... Read More
Steelers Report Card after decisive win at Cincinnati
The Pittsburgh Steelers traveled to Cincinnati for key divisional game that could only be categorized as must win. Facing the AFC North leaders at Paul Brown Stadium, the Steelers were able to ride a 25-point fourth quarter to a 42-21 win, and are now are poised to make a run at the division crown with three games left to go. Let's give them some marks. Quarterback: It was yours truly who wrote last week that Ben Roethlisberger would have to play at an elite level if the Steelers were ... Read More
Stephon Tuitt being asked to grow up fast for the Steelers
With Brett Keisel's season ending injury, the Pittsburgh Steelers will once again have to find a way to replace a key starter on a defense that not only has been unable to find continuity on the field, but simply can't stay healthy. Injuries have forced the Steelers to lean on players that were not expected to play significant roles this season, some of which did not even start the season on the active roster. Players like Will Allen, Sean Spence, Arthur Moats, Brice McCain, B.W. Webb, ... Read More
Ben Roethlisberger must play like a franchise QB for Steelers
Though there are a laundry list of reasons for why the Pittsburgh Steelers have been unable to stay consistent during an increasingly frustrating 7-5 campaign, one of the biggest reasons of late is the poor play of Ben Roethlisberger. After a two-game stretch that was among the best in NFL history, Roethlisberger has been unable to find the same passing touch that had him throw for nearly 900 yards, 12 TD's, no interceptions, and a passer rating of 143.5 in back to back contests against the ... Read More
No time for slip ups in the ultra-competitive AFC North
As the 2014 season began, it was clear that the AFC North would be one of the tougher divisions in football. The Cincinnati Bengals were coming off an 11-win season and division title, and though the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens struggled through 8-8 seasons, both teams are perennial contender’s year in year out. Though the Cleveland Browns ended the year at 4-12 with seven straight losses, they were beginning to show signs of no longer being the pushover everyone had grown ... Read More
PSN Player of the Week: Marc-Andre Fleury
On October 18th 2003, an 18-year old rookie named Marc-Andre Fleury earned his first NHL win against the defending Stanley Cup Champion Detroit Red Wings. Fleury would make 31 saves that night, and helped carry the overmatched Pittsburgh Penguins to their first win of the season by a 4-3 score. Fast forward to last night, where Fleury would attempt to reach the 300 victory plateau against one of their biggest rivals, the Boston Bruins. Fleury did his part, stopping 27 shots and helping the ... Read More
Steelers face tough questions at running back
With Tuesday's release of LeGarrette Blount, the Pittsburgh Steelers now are perilously thin in terms of running back depth behind starter Le'Veon Bell. Only rookie Dri Archer and Josh Harris, who was activated from the practice squad yesterday afternoon, are part of the Steelers active roster. Wednesday's addition of rookie free agent LaDarius Perkins to the practice squad gives the Steelers another body, but is a long shot to do much else. Considering he's a rookie coming off the street and ... Read More
Penguins Pascal Dupuis to miss six months with blood clot in lung
Penguins forward Pascal Dupuis is going to miss the next six months due after doctors discovered a blood clot in his lung. The news is devastating for Dupuis, as this will likely mean his 2014 season is likely over, and at 35, could very much put his career in jeopardy. It will also leave a significant void in the lineup for the Penguins, as Dupuis was having a fine start with six goals and five assists in his first 11 games. Dupuis was able to fill in a variety of roles from top line ... Read More
PSN Player of the Week: Le’Veon Bell
Pittsburgh Steeler running back Le"Veon Bell picked a great time to make history, as the Steelers leaned heavily on the franchise back in a hard fought 27-24 win on Monday night against the Tennessee Titans. Bell finished with 204 yards and a touchdown on 33 carries, and his yardage total was not only the highest in the NFL in 2014, it was the fourth best in franchise history. Bell saved his best moments for the Steelers final possession, where he carried the ball seven consecutive times for 43 ... Read More