On a national stage and with the slimmest and unlikeliest of chances remaining to make the playoffs, the Pittsburgh Steelers (6-8) knocked off the AFC North division-leading Cincinnati Bengals (9-5) at Heinz Field.  Before an announced crowd of just over 45,000, the smallest Steelers home crowd in the history of Heinz Field, the Steelers played brilliantly from the opening kickoff and looked perhaps better than they have all season, winning 30-20. Less than five minutes into the game, ... Read More

A playoff berth can be clinched at Heinz Field on Sunday night and, sadly for the Pittsburgh faithful, it is the division opponent in position for that accomplishment.  The visiting Cincinnati Bengals (9-4) can clinch at least a Wild Card spot and possibly even win the AFC North title (with a Ravens loss or tie on Monday night) if they are victorious over the Steelers (5-8) in a primetime matchup.  Cincinnati defeated Pittsburgh in a Week 2 Monday Night Football matchup on their home turf, by a ... Read More

Markus Wheaton was a highly-touted player in the 2013 NFL draft, as he is exactly the type of player the Steelers look for in a receiver; Quick, fast, great hands and a true playmaker.  During his career at Oregon State, Wheaton had a break-out year in his senior season, recording 91 receptions good for 1,244 yards and 11 touchdowns. Heading into Week 15, Wheaton's numbers have been less than desirable as he has six receptions for 64 yards on the year. In Training camp, Wheaton was praised by ... Read More

The Pittsburgh Steelers have never been about one player who makes or breaks their team. Furthermore, the Steelers are a dynasty and are arguably the most successful franchise for the simple fact that they're a team. Two quarterbacks, Terry Bradshaw and Ben Roethlisberger, have led the Steelers franchise to greatness. I take a look back and forward at two men who had/ have amazing talent around them, but are still amazing in their own right. During the 70s, the Steelers were loaded with ... Read More

They’ve fallen from No. 1 to No. 12 in total defense, but he number that really gnaws at the Steelers this season is 11. That’s how many plays the Steelers have surrendered of more than 50 yards. “Very frustrating,” strong safety Troy Polamalu acknowledged. “When you’ve been on defenses that really made their money not allowing them at all, or one in a season or two in a season, it’s really surprising. “It’s surprising both ways, like, ‘How can we give up this much this year?’ But it’s ... Read More

In a 2013 NFL draft class lacking running back talent deemed first round-worthy by any of the league's 32 teams, the top four choices at that position all came in the second round and have had regular playing time in their rookie season. Cincinnati's Giovanni Bernard (Round 2, Pick 5) has shared playing time with BenJarvus Green-Ellis, and has contributed seven total touchdowns and 4.7 yards per carry.  He has been a dual-threat out of the first-place Bengals' backfield, catching four ... Read More

Heinz Field covered in snow once produced happy thoughts among the Steelers faithful, visions of sugar-plums and Jerome Bettis dancing in their heads, blasting through Brian Urlacher and into the end zone, and, eventually, the Super Bowl. Snow games often bring out the best in cold-weather teams in northern cities, an enhanced home-field advantage courtesy of Mother Nature. But not Sunday. With the season on the line in Pittsburgh, a snowed-over and half-empty Heinz Field served only as the ... Read More

The Pittsburgh Steelers lost a game yesterday taking their record to a dismal 5-8 on the season. This will be the second consecutive season that the Steelers will finish with a non winning record and unless a miracle occurs, will also miss the playoffs for a second straight year. Inexcusable is a word that comes to mind when thinking of the season Steelers' players have had to endure as Pittsburgh has been out-coached most of the year. The Proof is in the pudding Mike Tomlin has been a ... Read More

The 2013 season has been a roller coaster ride for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and there have been more valleys than peaks in it. With the team’s 34-28 loss to the Miami Dolphins effectively eliminating the team from any realistic shot at a playoff spot, it is time for the organization and fans alike to acknowledge the reality that this team has been doomed from the start. Injuries, age and a general lack of talent have all reared their ugly heads as the Steelers began the season by losing their ... Read More