Given the way their offense has performed at times this season, the Pittsburgh Steelers should be well represented in this year’s Pro Bowl. The fans at least have recognized what the Steelers have done so far. Both Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown finished in the Top 10 overall as the fan vote came to a close on Wednesday. Bell (702,782 votes) finished with the sixth most votes overall, while Brown (644,093) finished eighth. Bell finished second among all NFL running backs (DeMarco ... Read More
NFL Week 16: What’s Next for the Pittsburgh Steelers?
Days before the Steelers headed to Georgia for a game against the Atlanta Falcons, many predicted a tough and almost impossible game for Pittsburgh. But the outcome was in fact favourable for the Steel Curtain. Last weekend the Pittsburgh Steelers entered the Georgia Dome and pulled out another win against the Atlanta Falcons, improving their record to 9-5 and getting closer to the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC North. The win over Atlanta gives the Steelers a much needed relief, and with only ... Read More
Steelers “power trio” of Roethlisberger, Brown, and Bell are making NFL history
When you consider the incredible performances this season of the Pittsburgh Steelers trio of Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown, and Le'Veon Bell, it's simply impossible to argue there is a better combination of quarterback, wide receiver, and running back in the NFL today. In fact, when you consider the seasons each player is having in 2014, it's hard to come up with many combinations that have been better in NFL history. Don't get me wrong, there's been some great trios over the years, ... Read More
Pittsburgh Steelers Report Card after big win vs. Falcons
The Pittsburgh Steelers may be hitting their stride at the right time, coming away with a big 27-20 victory against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, in Atlanta. There was a lot to like about the Steelers performance as they inched closer to a playoff spot with the win. With that being said, let’s take a look at how the Steelers graded out in my weekly Pittsburgh Steelers Report Card. Quarterback- Ben Roethlisberger didn’t throw a touchdown pass, but more importantly didn’t throw an ... Read More
Steelers beat Falcons, improve playoff hopes
The Pittsburgh Steelers (9-5) were one of three AFC North teams to win in Week 15, remaining on top of the AFC Wild Card standings with a 27-20 victory at the Atlanta Falcons (5-9). After the Steelers settled for two field goals in the first quarter, William Gay set the tone and gave his team a 13-0 lead with an interception of Matt Ryan returned 52 yards for a touchdown. It was Gay's third such play of the season, the most by any Steelers defensive player in any season in franchise ... Read More
Julio Jones out for Falcons
After days of speculation, the Atlanta Falcons top receiving threat is out for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Julio Jones was ruled out by team doctors about two hours prior to kickoff as he continues to struggle with an injury to his hip. That means Roddy White and Harry Douglas will be the top two targets for Falcons QB Matt Ryan. The only other significant inactive players in this Week 15 matchup for Atlanta are T Jonathan Scott and CB Robert Alford. For Pittsburgh, LB ... Read More
Steelers, Falcons can damage each other’s playoff hopes
They are no doubt two teams with very different records and resumes in 2014, but the situations are very similar entering Week 15 for the Pittsburgh Steelers (8-5) and the Atlanta Falcons (5-8). Pittsburgh is currently atop the AFC Wild Card standings and just a half-game behind division-leading Cincinnati (8-4-1) after defeating the Bengals last week, while Atlanta is tied with the New Orleans Saints (5-8) in a poor, but tight NFC South. Pittsburgh still gets to host Cincinnati in the season ... Read More
Steelers RB Le’Veon Bell named AFC offensive player of the week
Who knew what the Steelers had when they drafted Le'Veon Bell out of Michigan State last year in the second round. Bell, a three-down, workhorse back, has carried the load for the Steelers' offense for much of the season. In Sunday's come-from-behind win over the Cincinnati Bengals, Bell once again carried the load for the Steelers, and the rest of the league took notice, as he was named the AFC offensive player of the week. Bell rushed for 185 yards on 26 carries during the game, and he ... Read More
Falcons’ passing attack presents challenge for Steelers
Anyone who tuned into the Monday Night Football match up between the Green Packers and Atlanta Falcons watched two of the top passing attacks in the NFL shine on the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field. Despite of frigid temperatures and light snow, Aaron Rodgers and Matt Ryan combined for over 700 yards passing and seven touchdowns. Considering the Packers and Falcons have two of top passing games in the NFL, it probably should not be a surprise that in spite of the wintry conditions, these two ... Read More
End is near for Steelers’ Ike Taylor
Prior to the start of the third quarter’s last play in the Pittsburgh Steelers-Cincinnati Bengals showdown this past Sunday, Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor lined up across from Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green. When the ball snapped and play began, the young Green swiftly maneuvered around the veteran Taylor’s attempt at press coverage, which caused Green to zoom yards ahead of Taylor and generate an 81-yard touchdown catch-and-run on a go route. Green’s score put the Bengals up 21-17 to start ... Read More