The Pittsburgh Steelers are back in the playoffs. It certainly was not easy considering the laundry list of injuries and misfortune that was bestowed upon the Black and Gold all season, but thanks to the combination of a sloppy 28-12 victory over the Cleveland Browns and a little help from the Buffalo Bills, the Steelers now will head to Cincinnati to play the Bengals in the AFC Wild Card Saturday night. Three up: *Give Antonio Brown credit, he's been dominant week in, week out no ... Read More
Steelers earn playoff bid with win over Browns, help from Bills
If the Pittsburgh Steelers were going to get a shot in the playoffs, they were going to need some help from the Buffalo Bills. Couple that with a win against the hapless Cleveland Browns and the Steelers would be able to erase the painful memories of a inexplicable loss last week to the Baltimore Ravens that looked to put their playoff dreams on ice. The Steelers got that help, as the Bills found a way to beat the New York Jets 22-17 in a thriller at Ralph Wilson Stadium, leading to ... Read More
Three up, three down: Steelers vs. Ravens
All losses are not created equal. If you need evidence of this for the Pittsburgh Steelers, look no further than yesteday's loss to the Baltimore Ravens where over the course of an afternoon, the playoffs went from a likelihood to a pipe dream. That's because in spite of being heavy favorites against a four-win Ravens squad, the Steelers failed to show up in a game that will go down as one of the toughest defeats of the Mike Tomlin era and could keep a team many believed was a Super Bowl ... Read More
Week 16 Preview: Steelers inch closer to playoffs, face Ravens in Baltimore
Although this late-season matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens might not have the usual luster fans have grown accustomed to over the years, it does not mean the outcome won't have major ramifications in the AFC playoff race. Winners of five of their last six, the Steelers (9-5) have positioned themselves nicely for a post-season berth but need a victory to maintain their ever-so-slight lead over the New York Jets for the final AFC Wild Card spot. The Ravens (4-10) ... Read More
Steelers let their play do the talking, dominate the Bengals 33-20
Ben Roethlisberger knows how to win the big game, especially when it's played in the Queen City. Roethlisberger came out sharp and improved his all-time record in Cincinnati to 11-2 as the Pittsburgh Steelers (8-5) would throttle the Bengals (10-3) in a physical contest 33-20 to keep pace in the AFC playoff race. Roethlisberger completed 30 of 39 for 282 yards on the day, while the Steelers defense forced three key turnovers that led to 17 points. DeAngelo Williams rushed for two ... Read More
Roethlisberger, Williams Named FedEx Air and Ground Players of the Week
The success of Ben Roethlisberger just keeps coming. Roethlisberger had completed a few milestones during the Steelers Week 13 match against the Indianapolis Colts. He broke the Steelers franchise record of most wins as a starting quarterback with 110. He also broke another record with his four touchdowns against the Colts, being the only Steelers quarterback to have four touchdowns in ten games. If that wasn't enough, he also became the fourth player in NFL history where he's had 12 ... Read More
Three up, three down: Steelers vs. Colts
Coming off a frustrating loss to the Seattle Seahawks, the Pittsburgh Steelers looked to bounce back and keep pace in the crowded AFC Wild Card race last night against the Indianapolis Colts. The result was an inspired effort where the Steelers overcame early mistakes and a 10-6 deficit midway through the second quarter to score 39 straight points in a 45-10 drubbing of the visiting Colts. In this week's installment of three up, three down, let's take a look at the best and worst from last ... Read More
Week 12 preview: Steelers travel to Seattle to face desperate Seahawks
Fresh off a much needed bye week, the Pittsburgh Steelers travel to Seattle to face a 5-5 Seahawks team that has been a far cry from the one we have grown accustomed to in recent years. After back to back NFC championships, the Seahawks have struggled to find the consistency that has made them one of the best teams in the league throughout head coach Pete Carroll's tenure in Seattle. The Steelers are rested and looking to build off a two straight wins that coupled with the Cincinnati Bengals ... Read More
Week 10 preview: Can Steelers continue dominance of Browns?
Although the Steelers-Browns rivalry was once known as one of the very best in the NFL, it would be fair to say that much of the luster has worn off because of the one-sided dominance of the black and gold. In fact, since 1999, the Steelers have won 27 of the past 32 games and have a 13-1 record at Heinz Field against the Browns. Cleveland has not done much this season to make anyone believe that dominance will end when the two clash this Sunday. The Browns are 2-7 and have lost four ... Read More
Three up, three down: Steelers vs. Raiders
Another week, another injury. Despite of record setting day by Antonio Brown in a thrilling 38-35 win over the upstart Oakland Raiders at Heinz Field, the Pittsburgh Steelers once again were dealt a significant blow on the injury front, losing quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to a foot injury that will likely cost him multiple weeks. It certainly takes some of the luster off of a thrilling win that pushed the Steelers to 5-4 and helped separate them from the rest of the AFC Wild Card ... Read More