While the Pittsburgh Steelers may have been prepared to go at it without quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for the next couple of weeks after his foot sprain against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday that may not be the case after all. Roethlisberger, who was supposed to be in a walking boot all week, is out of the boot already and according to ESPN, is “progressing ahead of schedule.” That doesn’t mean that Big Ben will be under center on Sunday when the Steelers take on the Cleveland Browns, ... Read More
Landry Jones looking to click against Browns
In the past few months, much has changed for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Landry Jones. At one point in training camp back in August, some speculated, including yours truly, that Jones might not even make the team as he struggled through a third straight lackluster performance in Latrobe. Things have obviously changed for Jones in a season where injuries have been a theme for the Steelers so far this season. Few positions have been more affected by the injury bug than quarterback, and ... Read More
Three up, three down: Steelers vs. Raiders
Another week, another injury. Despite of record setting day by Antonio Brown in a thrilling 38-35 win over the upstart Oakland Raiders at Heinz Field, the Pittsburgh Steelers once again were dealt a significant blow on the injury front, losing quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to a foot injury that will likely cost him multiple weeks. It certainly takes some of the luster off of a thrilling win that pushed the Steelers to 5-4 and helped separate them from the rest of the AFC Wild Card ... Read More
Steelers Report Card: Grading Steelers Week 9 win vs. Raiders
The Pittsburgh Steelers came away with a much needed 38-35 win against the Oakland Raiders Sunday at Heinz Field, but for the second time this season paid a very steep price in a win as quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will miss at least the next couple of weeks with a sprained foot. There was a lot to like about the Steelers performance on Sunday, especially the play of Antonio Brown. And there was a ton not to like. I take a look at how the Steelers performed in my latest edition of my ... Read More
Antonio Brown has career day for Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown set two separate franchise record to help his team defeat the Oakland Raiders, 38-35. 284 He tallied 284 receiving yards. 17 He tallied 17 receptions in 4 quarters of play. 16.7 As if all of that wasn't enough, Antonio Brown finished with a yards per catch average of 16.7. ... Read More
Brown, Williams lead Steelers to win over Raiders
Antonio Brown was simply dominant. With less than a minute left in the fourth quarter of a 35-35 game, the Pittsburgh Steelers receiver hauled in a Landry Jones pass and sprinted down the field before being tackled at the Oakland Raiders’ 15-yard line for a 57-yard reception. The catch resulted in Chris Boswell splitting the goal posts for a 19-yard game winning field goal. Brown finished the day with 17 catches and 284 receiving yards, both franchise records. The Steelers (5-4) won a ... Read More
Week 9 preview: Raiders visit Steelers with major playoff implications at stake
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
Steelers Report Card: Grading Steelers after crucial loss to Bengals
In a game with massive divisional implications, the Steelers were unable to take advantage of a tremendous effort by their defense in a 16-10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. The loss moves the Steelers to 4-4 on the season and will have them fighting for a Wild Card berth in the crowded AFC playoff race. Let's give out some grades after yesterday's tough loss. Quarterback- Ben Roethlisberger charged out of the gate, leading the Steelers on a 80-yard touchdown drive that took more than ... 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