As we get ready for the AFC Wild Card game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals, let's take a look at three match ups to keep an eye on when the two bitter divisional rivals meet Saturday night in the Queen City. Ben Roethlisberger vs. Bengals pass defense — I specifically mention Roethlisberger because he's the straw the stirs the drink in the Steelers passing game, and he's flat-out not been himself the final four games of the season. The passing yards have been coming in ... Read More
Three up, three down: Steelers vs. Broncos
Talk about a tale of two halves. In a game where the Pittsburgh Steelers (9-5) would stage their biggest comeback since 1997, a 27-10 deficit to the Denver Broncos (10-4) would evaporate courtesy of an inspired second-half defensive effort and another amazing performance by the best wide receiver in the NFL. The 34-27 victory now puts the Steelers are the right side of the playoff fence with two games remaining in Baltimore and Cleveland. Let's look at the highs and lows from yesterday's ... Read More
Week 15 Preview: Steelers host Broncos in another must-win game
The Pittsburgh Steelers (8-5) host the Denver Broncos (10-3) in a game that will have considerable playoff implications in the AFC. With only three regular season games remaining, the Steelers have little room for error as they attempt to secure a spot in the playoffs while the Broncos are looking to lock up the AFC West and a first-round bye. Could this be a prelude to a potenial playoff matchup? Let's take a look at the key elements to the game and make a prediction. When: 4:25 pm Where: ... 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
Roethlisberger leads Steelers to pivotal win over Colts
The Pittsburgh Steelers played host to the visiting Indianapolis Colts at Heinz Field for prime time Sunday Night Football. It was a pivitol game for the Steelers, who needed a win to get back into the playoff picture. The Steelers, who are now 7-5, defeated the Colts, who now drop to 6-6, with a final score of 45-10. Goodbye, Jacoby Jones? The Steelers win over the Colts didn't start out very pretty. During the opening kickoff, Jacoby Jones elected to run the ball out, but fumbled the ball at ... Read More
Week 13 Preview: Steelers host Colts in prime time
Sunday night's contest between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Indianapolis Colts will not only be a prime time matchup, it will be a game with massive playoff implications. While both teams share 6-5 records, the Colts are battling the red-hot Houston Texans for the AFC South divisional title. The team that misses out on the division will be forced to battle for one of the remaining Wild Card births in a crowded AFC playoff race where there are six teams still very much in the mix. One of ... Read More
Wilson outduels Roethlisberger in Seahawks win over Steelers
With the Seattle Seahawks and Pittsburgh Steelers both battling for their playoff lives, one Super Bowl winning quarterback stepped up and found a way to outplay the other in one of the best regular season games in the NFL this season. Russell Wilson threw for 345 yards and five touchdowns — three to receiver Doug Baldwin — as the Seahawks (6-5) took advantage of three costly turnovers that lead to 19 points on their way to a 39-30 victory over the Steelers (6-5) at CenturyLink Field. The ... Read More
Three up, three down: Steelers vs. Browns
Once again, the Pittsburgh Steelers had to rely on a backup quarterback to step in and get the job done. Except this time it wasn't Michael Vick or Landry Jones asked to come to the rescue, it was one of the best quarterbacks in the National Football League. From emergency backup to a record-setting performance over the course of a picture perfect day at Heinz Field, Ben Roethlisberger was able to overcome a nagging foot injury to lead the Pittsburgh Steelers to a decisive 30-9 victory ... Read More
Week 7 preview: Steelers look for third straight win in Kansas City
The Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2) head to Arrowhead Stadium to face the Kansas City Chiefs (1-5) looking to stretch their winning streak to three and keep pace with the undefeated Cincinnati Bengals in the race for the AFC North title. Despite of an array of injuries and what looks to be their third starting quarterback in the past four weeks, the Steelers continue to find ways to win. The Chiefs are the other hand have lost five straight and lost their best weapon in running back extraordinaire ... Read More
Steelers depth continues to be tested
The old adage "next man up" is one of the most overused sayings in professional sports. Unfortunately for the Pittsburgh Steelers, it's been a recurring theme that has been applicable to the team time and time again. Le'Veon Bell to miss the first two games of the season? DeAngelo Williams, come on down. Subsequent announcement of a four-game suspension for Martavis Bryant? Time to step up, Darrius Heyward-Bey. Then there was Shaun Suisham's season-ending injury and the kicking soap opera ... Read More