It's been a while since a regular season contest between the Oakland Raiders and Pittsburgh Steelers has had a playoff feel to it, but that's exactly what you can expect when the two longtime rivals clash this Sunday at Heinz Field. The Raiders (4-3) come into the contest winners of two straight, while the Steelers (4-4) are trying to halt their losing streak before it reaches three. Both teams are very much in the mix for the two Wild Card berths in the AFC, and the winner will take a big ... Read More
Steelers claim KR Jacoby Jones off waivers
Desperate for a lift from their special teams, the Pittsburgh Steelers added a former nemesis on Thursday. The team claimed former Baltimore Ravens kick returner Jacoby Jones, who was recently waived by the San Diego Chargers. The nine-year veteran has been a dangerous kick and punt returner in the past. Jones has totaled 10,184 all-purpose yards and 23 touchdowns (14 receiving, five kickoff and four punt return) in 124 regular-season games with 33 starts. Jones was s a third-round ... Read More
Three up, three down: Steelers vs. Bengals
Some losses are worse than others. It's a cliché used often in sports, but the Steelers gut-wrenching 16-10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals would have to qualify. Not only did the loss effectively end any hopes of winning the AFC North, the Steelers also got even worse news late last night when it was reported by Steelers Depot that All-Pro running back Le'Veon Bell will miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury suffered early in the second quarter yesterday at Heinz Field. So ... Read More
Report: Le’Veon Bell to miss remainder of season
For Le'Veon Bell, the good news is that he didn't tear his ACL, as many speculated when he first took his hit along the sideline during the Steelers loss to the Bengals. The bad news, though, is that according to multiple reports, first reported by Steelers Depot, is that Bell tore his MCL and will be out for the season. Source: Le’Veon Bell Suffered A Torn MCL, Believes Season Is Over https://t.co/UrqomhY2Xx — Steelers Depot (@Steelersdepot) November 2, 2015 Jason La Canfora, of ... Read More
Week 8 preview: Divison title hopes on line when Steelers host undefeated Bengals
When the Pittsburgh Steelers (4-3) and Cincinnati Bengals (6-0) face off this Sunday, you can expect a playoff atmosphere at Heinz Field. That's because for all intents and purposes, a loss for the Steelers would have the team thinking Wild Card at the halfway point of the season. For the undefeated Bengals, a win would push their lead in the AFC North to an almost insurmountable 3.5 games with a game in hand. So yes, this game is important. It's also a game that will mark the return of ... Read More
With Tuitt likely out, it’s time to be creative with defensive line
Cam Heyward and Stephon Tuitt have become a lethal combination at defensive end for the Pittsburgh Steelers, adding a mix of pass rushing skills with the ability to be stout against the run. With both playing at a Pro Bowl level, defensive coordinator Keith Butler has been able to be more creative with his schemes, knowing that both Heyward and Tuitt command constant attention from opponents. Now it looks like the Steelers could head into Sunday's pivotal matchup with the Cincinnati ... Read More
Steelers Report Card: Grading Steelers after Week 7 loss to Chiefs
The Pittsburgh Steelers, playing with their third-string quarterback, suffered a tough loss on Sunday, 23-13 to the Kansas City Chiefs. The offense struggled at times and the performance of the defense left a lot to be desired. While there was a lot not to like about the Steelers performance, which dropped them to 4-3 on the season, there were also a few bright spots as well. Let’s take a look at how the Steelers graded out following Sunday’s loss. Quarterback- There was no magic ... Read More
Three up, three down: Steelers vs. Chiefs
Opportunity lost in Kansas City. With a chance to get their third win in four games with Ben Roethlisberger out of the lineup, the Pittsburgh Steelers were unable to get a much needed conference victory against the 1-4 Chiefs, losing a mistake riddled contest, 23-13 at Arrowhead Stadium. The loss pushes the Steelers to 2.5 games behind the Cincinnati Bengals, and makes next week's matchup against their division rival crucial to any hopes of winning the AFC North. Let's look at the best ... 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