Looks like Christmas came early for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who, Sunday, trounced the Buffalo Bills, 27-20. It was the Steelers’ fourth win in a row — and was a particularly important one as the playoff picture really starts to take shape. While Pittsburgh’s offense had 460 yards, it easily looked like it could have had 800 with the ease with which Buffalo’s defense was picked apart. On the other side of the ball, the Bills finished with 275 yards (but Buffalo had just -1 yard after the ... Read More
Grades: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New York Giants
The Pittsburgh Steelers seemingly have a flair for playing good, strong December football. Kicking off this year’s playoff push, the Steelers defeated the New York Giants, 24-14 on Sunday. Sure, Pittsburgh might have punched the Dallas Cowboys' playoff ticket, but the win helps the Steelers creep up on the Baltimore Ravens for the top spot in the AFC North. While both teams have the same record (7-5), the Ravens currently lead the division based on head-to-head tiebreak. (Baltimore ... Read More
Grade: Steelers vs. Colts
The Pittsburgh Steelers raked in their second-straight win, beating the Indianapolis Colts 28-7 on Thanksgiving night. Quarterback: Ben Roethlisberger has been shaky in recent weeks, but, against a depleted Colts secondary, he looked like the MVP of the NFL. Roethlisberger completed 14/20 passes for 221 yards and three touchdowns — he didn’t throw a single interception. Late in the fourth quarter, head coach Mike Tomlin decided not to let Roethlisberger embarrass the Colts any longer, so ... Read More
Three up, three down: Steelers vs. Colts
On Thanksgiving, Pittsburgh Steelers fans had a lot to be thankful for in their team's 28-7 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Here are the game's “Cheers and jeers.” Three up: Steelers defense continues its surge with another solid performance— Don't look now, but the Steelers defense is starting to hit its stride for the stretch run. Granted, there was no Andrew Luck and Pittsburgh was facing an already shaky Indianapolis offensive line that finished the game with five healthy bodies, but ... Read More
Tomlin doubles down on “questionable” officiating in Monday’s presser
A day after calling the officiating in Sunday’s game “questionable,” Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin doubled down on his statement, saying Monday in a press conference that he was “just kind of disturbed by some of it.” “It’s a natural human response,” Tomlin said. “I know (the refs) got a tough job. I respect the job that they have to do. But we’ve got tough jobs, as well.” Sunday, against the Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh was penalized eight times for 70 yards. Tomlin appeared ... Read More
Even if Steelers beat Browns, Tomlin is still on hot seat
The Pittsburgh Steelers are currently riding a four-game losing streak. On Sunday, they'll look to snap it when they head to FirstEnergy Stadium to face the Cleveland Browns. The Browns, with their 0-10 record, should — on paper — be an easy win for the Steelers. Ben Roethlisberger has handed plenty of losses to the Browns and, earlier this week, he admitted he can’t list all the names of the Cleveland quarterbacks he’s faced. So if Pittsburgh gets a win against the Browns and the Steelers ... Read More
Are injuries derailing the Steelers’ season?
What's ailing the Pittsburgh Steelers these days? Past the halfway point in the season with the team staring at its 4-5 record, there seem to be plenty of theories being thrown about by fans, players and coaches alike. Is it poor coaching, as some have suggested in the wake of the excruciating, last-second loss to what might be the best team in the NFL, the Dallas Cowboys? Although there could be some credence to that argument, especially after four straight losses, I'm not sure that's ... Read More
Grades: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Dallas Cowboys
The Pittsburgh Steelers are now riding a four-game losing streak after their 35-30 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. On the other side of things, Dallas won its eighth-straight game. The Steelers had a chance to win the game, especially after going up near the end of the fourth quarter. However, the defense faltered once again, letting Ezekiel Elliott run all over them and score a touchdown with nine seconds left. Sunday's loss wasn’t as negative as the one to the Baltimore Ravens in ... Read More
DE Cam Heyward done for season
On Instagram, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cam Heyward announced he's out for the remainder of the 2016 season with a pectoral injury. He wrote: “I would like to thank everyone who has been in my corner this season. It pains me to say that I will not get to continue playing this season. My role will change as I can not play but it will not change the goals the team has set out. My support for this team will only grow and I look forward in watching this team grow and fight on. Hate being ... Read More
Mike Tomlin was right to go for two
In Sunday’s loss to the Dallas Cowboys, the Pittsburgh Steelers attempted four 2-point conversions — and were successful on exactly zero of them. The failure led to many fans calling for head coach Mike Tomlin’s head. Some even wanted him gone right then and there, middle of the game be damned. But everyone needs to just calm down for a second. If you look at the math, Tomlin was completely right to go for two points against the Cowboys, at least on the first conversion and probably on the ... Read More