In the midst of another big passing game, Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was forced to leave Sunday's contest against the Seattle Seahawks with two minutes remaining with what appeared to be symptoms of a concussion. As the Steelers prepare to take on the Indianapolis Colts Sunday night, the Steelers franchise quarterback says he doesn't have a concussion and will be ready to go Sunday night. Not so fast. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed on Tuesday that ... Read More
Three up, three down: Steelers vs. Seahawks
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Seattle Seahawks faced off yesterday in a game that's outcome would have serious playoff implications for both teams. When it was over, the Seahawks did much to resuscitate their postseason aspirations, while the Steelers found themselves on the outside looking in for an AFC Wild Card birth. Russell Wilson's five touchdown passes, including two fourth-quarter strikes to Doug Baldwin, were enough to push the Seahawks to a 39-30 win over the visiting Steelers. ... Read More
Steelers Report Card: Grading Week 12 loss to Seahawks
The Pittsburgh Steelers had yet another let down Sunday in Seattle, falling 39-30 to the Seattle Seahawks. The Steelers have still beaten only one team all season with a winning record and now have to fight the last five weeks just to make the playoffs. There was plenty of blame to go around in this loss. Let’s take a look at how the Steelers graded out in my weekly Steelers Report Card. Quarterbacks- Ben Roethlisberger was the best player on the field for the Steelers. Unfortunately unless ... Read More
Wilson outduels Roethlisberger in Seahawks win over Steelers
With the Seattle Seahawks and Pittsburgh Steelers both battling for their playoff lives, one Super Bowl winning quarterback stepped up and found a way to outplay the other in one of the best regular season games in the NFL this season. Russell Wilson threw for 345 yards and five touchdowns — three to receiver Doug Baldwin — as the Seahawks (6-5) took advantage of three costly turnovers that lead to 19 points on their way to a 39-30 victory over the Steelers (6-5) at CenturyLink Field. The ... Read More
Week 12 preview: Steelers travel to Seattle to face desperate Seahawks
Fresh off a much needed bye week, the Pittsburgh Steelers travel to Seattle to face a 5-5 Seahawks team that has been a far cry from the one we have grown accustomed to in recent years. After back to back NFC championships, the Seahawks have struggled to find the consistency that has made them one of the best teams in the league throughout head coach Pete Carroll's tenure in Seattle. The Steelers are rested and looking to build off a two straight wins that coupled with the Cincinnati Bengals ... Read More
With AFC North lead down to two, can Steelers catch Bengals?
So maybe the AFC North race isn't quite over yet after all? That's up for debate considering the 8-2 Cincinnati Bengals hold a two-game lead with six games remaining in the regular season, but after losing to the Arizona Cardinals for their second consecutive defeat Sunday night, what was once considered an insurmountable divisional lead over the 6-4 Pittsburgh Steelers might not be so insurmountable after all. When the teams met at Heinz Field earlier this month, many considered the ... Read More
Mike Mitchell is bad guy Steelers need
Mike Mitchell is setting the tone for the revamped Pittsburgh Steelers defense. And he isn’t making any friends in the process. On the stat sheet, Mitchell is having a Pro Bowl-caliber year. He leads the team in interceptions, is tied for the most forced fumbles and is fourth in tackles. After a rough 2014 where he played with a bad groin, Mitchell looks like the player the Steelers envisioned when they signed him to a five-year, $25 million deal. But his stats may not be the biggest ... Read More
COLUMN: Why not the Steelers?
The other night I had the chance to watch one of my favorite episodes of "America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions." This one was the story of the 2005 Pittsburgh Steelers, a team that went through their fair share of trials and tribulations before ultimately winning their first Super Bowl title in 26 years. A year removed from cruising to the best record in football, the Steelers reached their low point in a home loss to the Cincinnati Bengals who would win the division and force the ... Read More
Three up, three down: Steelers vs. Browns
Once again, the Pittsburgh Steelers had to rely on a backup quarterback to step in and get the job done. Except this time it wasn't Michael Vick or Landry Jones asked to come to the rescue, it was one of the best quarterbacks in the National Football League. From emergency backup to a record-setting performance over the course of a picture perfect day at Heinz Field, Ben Roethlisberger was able to overcome a nagging foot injury to lead the Pittsburgh Steelers to a decisive 30-9 victory ... Read More
Roethlisberger leads Steelers in win over Browns
When the Pittsburgh Steelers made Ben Roethlisberger active prior to Sunday's game, it raised a few eyebrows, given that the veteran quarterback was carted off of the field with a foot injury last week. In hindsight, the call couldn't have been better, as Roethlisberger came in to fill in for starter Landry Jones, who injured his left ankle. Best back-up quarterback in the league? Well, at least for one week, as Roethlisberger led the Steelers to a 30-9 victory over the Cleveland Browns on ... Read More