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
Best tweets from Sunday’s Steelers-Cowboys game
1. Field looks great considering all that damage Bane did a few years ago pic.twitter.com/8THccOdoG4 — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) November 13, 2016 2. Who else waiting for Bane to walk out the tunnel at kickoff at the Steelers game and turn up lol — C O O K B O O K 4 (@ayeeelo_) November 13, 2016 3. THIS COWBOYS STEELERS GAME IS MAKING THE NFL GREAT AGAIN — Jay Sarkar (@JayDSarkar) November 14, 2016 4. @lentzadam533 Steelers fans when they saw Aikman was going to be ... Read More
Ezekiel Elliott says Steelers are best team Cowboys have played
The Pittsburgh Steelers (4-5) may have lost a tight game to the Dallas Cowboys (8-1), but running back Ezekiel Elliott had nothing but nice things to say about the Steelers, calling them “the best team we've played.” In a postgame interview with Fox Sports, Elliott said, “I think they're the best team we've played this year. ... They played well, they played really well. They're a very tough front. They're very physical, controlled the line of scrimmage a lot of the time. It comes down to who ... Read More
Steelers lose to Cowboys in 35-30 thriller
With 42 seconds left in the game, the Pittsburgh Steelers led the Dallas Cowboys 30-29. But then Ezekiel Elliott happened, and Steelers fans got to see just why the buzz surrounding him is so justified. With nine seconds left, Elliott rushed up the middle 32 yards for a touchdown, giving Dallas the 35-30 win at Heinz Field in what was undoubtedly one of the best NFL games this season. The win was the seventh straight for the Cowboys (8-1). A week after a rough outing versus the ... Read More
Steelers’ wideouts need to step up vs. Dallas
Through eight games, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown is averaging a little over 84 yards per game. And he has over 100 yards in just three of those games — against Washington (126 yards), the Philadelphia Eagles (140 yards) and the New England Patriots (106 yards). The rest of the Steelers’ wide receiving corps hasn’t fared much better. Pittsburgh’s wideouts have been riddled with injury — Markus Wheaton (shoulder), Eli Rogers (toe) and Darrius Heyward-Bey (foot) will all ... Read More
How should the Steelers contain Prescott and Elliott?
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a tendency to show rookie quarterbacks a stern welcome to the NFL — just look at what they did to Andy Dalton and Johnny Manziel in each's first year as a pro. In particular, linebacker James Harrison gave the two a lesson they’ll likely never forget. On Sunday, the Steelers will host another rookie quarterback, Dak Prescott, when he comes to Heinz Field with his Dallas Cowboys. While there had been rumors swirling that longtime Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo would ... Read More
Election 2016: Which Steeler has your vote for president?
With the election happening today, we thought we’d put our own spin on it. So we asked some of our staffers which current Steeler would have their vote for president (ignoring the sometimes-inconvenient fact that a person has to be 35 years old to qualify). Their answers might surprise you! Gar Bercury: My choice for president? Oh boy, that's pretty easy! I’ve gotta go with James Harrison. I mean, let's get real, would you cross that guy under any circumstances? He’s a person who would get ... Read More
Grades: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens
The Pittsburgh Steelers lost again, this time to the Baltimore Ravens, 21-14. Meanwhile, the Ravens snapped their four-game losing streak this season, while also taking control of the AFC North. Now, the Steelers sit in second place in the division, in front of the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns. Looking ahead, the Steelers are going to have a complicated time winning the division, as they have difficult games against the Dallas Cowboys, Indianapolis Colts and New York ... Read More
Best reactions to Chris Boswell’s failed onside kick
In yesterday's 21-14 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, the Pittsburgh Steelers attempted an onside kick with less than a minute left and down by seven. Kicker Chris Boswell tried what's known in the soccer world as a rabona and, um, it didn't go so well. Here are some of the best Twitter reactions. Riverdancing https://t.co/NTNcfpMNi0 — Bucci Mane (@Buccigross) November 6, 2016 When you're about to do an onside kick but remember that the penguin husband got cheated on ... Read More