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
Antonio Brown to wear cleats featuring Pat Tillman
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown has worn some pretty great custom cleats this season, but the ones he unveiled on Veterans Day might just be his best yet. All caps - HERO ! Sunday vibes !! Thank you for your service Pat Tillman #veteransday pic.twitter.com/eIFxWgjmgc — Antonio Brown (@AntonioBrown) November 12, 2016 Friday, Brown tweeted out a picture of his cleats, which feature Pat Tillman, the former Arizona Cardinals defensive back who left the NFL and a lucrative ... 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
Three up, three down: Steelers vs. Ravens
What can really be said when it comes to the Pittsburgh Steelers' absolutely horrific loss to the Baltimore Ravens? Although the 21-14 final score might trick those who didn't spend their afternoon watching the game into believing it wasn't that bad, it was, in fact, even worse. Let's do the game's post mortem on the loss in this week's edition of “Three up, three down.” Three up: Artie Burns turning the corner? — With starting cornerback William Gay out of the lineup with an injury, rookie ... Read More
Best tweets from Sunday’s Steelers-Ravens game
Ouch. So is this what it feels like to be a browns fan? #Steelers — Pekmo Superbowl (@JpEktaS) November 6, 2016 What fan hasn't had this happen at some point? My neighbors just came knocking on my door. Said they heard some yelling. I told them the Steelers are losing. They said they understand. — Alexeyeva Smith (@AVASradiance) November 6, 2016 So. Many. Penalties. The Steelers are taking so many penalties that I'm starting to think I'm watching a Penguins game — Madison ... Read More