There was plenty to love about the Pittsburgh Steelers pivotal 33-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals yesterday in front of a sellout crowd at Paul Brown Stadium. Besides exacting revenge for a loss in Week 8, the Steelers helped their playoff cause as they get set to host the Denver Broncos this Sunday. Let's look at the best and worst from yesterday's big win. Three up: *Let's give some credit to the defensive unit. Sure, the Bengals lost Andy Dalton to a first quarter thumb injury, ... Read More
Secondary issues provide questions but few answers
After watching the Steelers secondary perform this past Thursday, I could not help but hear The Who front man Roger Daltrey passionately exhorting the final verse of their hit song "Won't Get Fooled Again" in my ear. "Meet the new boss, same as the old boss!" Although I'm sure some of you reading this may not remember this classic tune, it seemed to be pretty fitting. That's because anyone who watched the Patriots surgically take apart the Steelers pass defense should get the comparison: new ... Read More
Steelers defeat Bengals to capture AFC North crown
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger battled a bad stomach bug Sunday night, but at the end of the night, it was the Cincinnati Bengals who left Heinz Filed sick. Roethlisberger threw for 317 yards and threw a pair of touchdown passes in leading the Steelers to a 27-17 victory over the visiting Bengals. Between a big day for Roethlisberger and some big plays made by the Steelers defense, the Steelers captured the AFC North crown and will host the Baltimore Ravens next Saturday ... Read More
Falcons’ passing attack presents challenge for Steelers
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