Who says the Pittsburgh Steelers (9-5) can't win on the road? During the Steelers' current five-game win streak, four of those wins have been away from the comfy confines of Heinz Field. The latest road win, a resilient 24-20 comeback over the Cincinnati Bengals (5-8-1) now has the Steelers on the doorstep of an AFC North title. Now, an epic winner-takes-all matchup with the Baltimore Ravens on Christmas Day awaits. But before we get the Ravens, let's look at the best and worst from ... Read More
Defense comes to play in second half, propels Steelers to 24-20 victory
At halftime of Sunday’s game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals, the Steelers trailed 20-9, and it looked like the game was going to end up being another head-scratcher for Pittsburgh and its fans. In the first half, how could the Steelers, one of the league’s most lethal offenses, only muster 132 yards and nine points (off three field goals)? How could Le’Veon Bell, a legitimate MVP candidate who had a monster first half last week, only rush for 29 yards in Sunday’s ... Read More
Grades: Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ win streak is now at four games. It’s perfect timing for the Steelers, who are making a push to be AFC North champions; they’re now ahead of the Baltimore Ravens. If the Ravens lose to the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football, the Steelers will remain in the division lead. This isn’t unfamiliar territory for the Steelers, who have always been known as a strong December team. Pittsburgh kicked off December football with a win over the New York Giants and, ... Read More
Steelers beat Bills, 27-20, for Pittsburgh’s fourth-straight win
Looks like Christmas came early for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who, Sunday, trounced the Buffalo Bills, 27-20. It was the Steelers’ fourth win in a row — and was a particularly important one as the playoff picture really starts to take shape. While Pittsburgh’s offense had 460 yards, it easily looked like it could have had 800 with the ease with which Buffalo’s defense was picked apart. On the other side of the ball, the Bills finished with 275 yards (but Buffalo had just -1 yard after the ... Read More
Grades: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New York Giants
The Pittsburgh Steelers seemingly have a flair for playing good, strong December football. Kicking off this year’s playoff push, the Steelers defeated the New York Giants, 24-14 on Sunday. Sure, Pittsburgh might have punched the Dallas Cowboys' playoff ticket, but the win helps the Steelers creep up on the Baltimore Ravens for the top spot in the AFC North. While both teams have the same record (7-5), the Ravens currently lead the division based on head-to-head tiebreak. (Baltimore ... Read More
Steelers put on commanding performance in win over Giants
While it might be the Pittsburgh Penguins who play in PPG Paints Arena, it was the Pittsburgh Steelers who painted the field Sunday afternoon — specifically with the colors green and brown. That is, tight end Ladarius Green and wide receiver Antonio Brown. Green had the first 100-yard-plus game of his career (110 yards) and had a touchdown (his first in the black and gold), and Brown added a touchdown and had six receptions for 54 yards. The two receivers helped propel Pittsburgh to a ... Read More
Grade: Steelers vs. Colts
The Pittsburgh Steelers raked in their second-straight win, beating the Indianapolis Colts 28-7 on Thanksgiving night. Quarterback: Ben Roethlisberger has been shaky in recent weeks, but, against a depleted Colts secondary, he looked like the MVP of the NFL. Roethlisberger completed 14/20 passes for 221 yards and three touchdowns — he didn’t throw a single interception. Late in the fourth quarter, head coach Mike Tomlin decided not to let Roethlisberger embarrass the Colts any longer, so ... Read More
Three up, three down: Steelers vs. Colts
On Thanksgiving, Pittsburgh Steelers fans had a lot to be thankful for in their team's 28-7 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Here are the game's “Cheers and jeers.” Three up: Steelers defense continues its surge with another solid performance— Don't look now, but the Steelers defense is starting to hit its stride for the stretch run. Granted, there was no Andrew Luck and Pittsburgh was facing an already shaky Indianapolis offensive line that finished the game with five healthy bodies, but ... Read More
Steelers’ tight ends need to step up against the Colts
The Pittsburgh Steelers are trying to focus on getting back some momentum after their 24-9 win over the Cleveland Browns that quelled Pittsburgh's four-game losing streak. Sunday, the defense looked stellar, and, on offense, running back Le’Veon Bell lit up the Browns' defense for 146 rushing yards — he also had 55 receiving yards. But Bell hasn’t had many 100-plus rushing games this season (he did miss the first the first three games of the season with a drug-related suspension). So, ... Read More
Grades: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns
The Pittsburgh Steelers snapped a four-game losing streak with their 24-9 win Sunday over the Cleveland Browns. Granted, it was the Browns, but, for the Steelers right now, a win's a win. The Steelers are now tied with the Baltimore Ravens at the top of the AFC North with 5-5 records. The Bengals are behind those two teams with a 3-6-1 record, and the Browns are in last place (of both the division and the NFL) with an 0-11 record. The Steelers will have their second away game in a row ... Read More