Talk about a tale of two halves. In a game where the Pittsburgh Steelers (9-5) would stage their biggest comeback since 1997, a 27-10 deficit to the Denver Broncos (10-4) would evaporate courtesy of an inspired second-half defensive effort and another amazing performance by the best wide receiver in the NFL. The 34-27 victory now puts the Steelers are the right side of the playoff fence with two games remaining in Baltimore and Cleveland. Let's look at the highs and lows from yesterday's ... Read More
Week 15 Preview: Steelers host Broncos in another must-win game
The Pittsburgh Steelers (8-5) host the Denver Broncos (10-3) in a game that will have considerable playoff implications in the AFC. With only three regular season games remaining, the Steelers have little room for error as they attempt to secure a spot in the playoffs while the Broncos are looking to lock up the AFC West and a first-round bye. Could this be a prelude to a potenial playoff matchup? Let's take a look at the key elements to the game and make a prediction. When: 4:25 pm Where: ... Read More
Steelers again prove talk is cheap in rout of Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals had everything to play for. The Pittsburgh Steelers had them right where they wanted them. With the AFC North title within their reach, the Bengals hosted the Steelers in what was supposed to be a no-holds-barred grudge match yet would play out like so many games between these two teams when the stakes have been raised. While the Bengals did their talking during a pregame scuffle at midfield orchestrated by Vontaze Burfict, the Steelers used an efficient day by Ben ... Read More
Steelers let their play do the talking, dominate the Bengals 33-20
Ben Roethlisberger knows how to win the big game, especially when it's played in the Queen City. Roethlisberger came out sharp and improved his all-time record in Cincinnati to 11-2 as the Pittsburgh Steelers (8-5) would throttle the Bengals (10-3) in a physical contest 33-20 to keep pace in the AFC playoff race. Roethlisberger completed 30 of 39 for 282 yards on the day, while the Steelers defense forced three key turnovers that led to 17 points. DeAngelo Williams rushed for two ... Read More
Week 14 Preview: Steelers look for payback at Cincinnati
Much was lost when the Steelers were unable to hold a late fourth quarter lead to the visiting Cincinnati Bengals back in Week 8. The 16-10 setback essentially ended any realistic hopes of repeating as AFC North champions and for the second season in a row, the Steelers would lose All-Pro running back Le'Veon Bell to a season ending knee injury. The injury to Bell made the loss even more difficult to swallow, but it was the perceived celebration by Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict in the ... Read More
Roethlisberger, Williams Named FedEx Air and Ground Players of the Week
The success of Ben Roethlisberger just keeps coming. Roethlisberger had completed a few milestones during the Steelers Week 13 match against the Indianapolis Colts. He broke the Steelers franchise record of most wins as a starting quarterback with 110. He also broke another record with his four touchdowns against the Colts, being the only Steelers quarterback to have four touchdowns in ten games. If that wasn't enough, he also became the fourth player in NFL history where he's had 12 ... Read More
Steelers Report Card: Grading Steelers Week 13 win vs. Colts
The Pittsburgh Steelers got a much needed win Sunday night against a hapless Indianapolis Colts team that keeps their playoff hopes alive. The Steelers have shown the ability to beat bad football teams and they certainly did that against the Colts, dominating on both sides of the ball. How did the Steelers grade out in the win? Let’s take a look in my weekly Steelers Report Card. Quarterback- Ben Roethlisberger feasted on the Colts once again, completing 24-of-39 pass attempts for ... Read More
Three up, three down: Steelers vs. Colts
Coming off a frustrating loss to the Seattle Seahawks, the Pittsburgh Steelers looked to bounce back and keep pace in the crowded AFC Wild Card race last night against the Indianapolis Colts. The result was an inspired effort where the Steelers overcame early mistakes and a 10-6 deficit midway through the second quarter to score 39 straight points in a 45-10 drubbing of the visiting Colts. In this week's installment of three up, three down, let's take a look at the best and worst from last ... Read More
Roethlisberger leads Steelers to pivotal win over Colts
The Pittsburgh Steelers played host to the visiting Indianapolis Colts at Heinz Field for prime time Sunday Night Football. It was a pivitol game for the Steelers, who needed a win to get back into the playoff picture. The Steelers, who are now 7-5, defeated the Colts, who now drop to 6-6, with a final score of 45-10. Goodbye, Jacoby Jones? The Steelers win over the Colts didn't start out very pretty. During the opening kickoff, Jacoby Jones elected to run the ball out, but fumbled the ball at ... Read More
Week 13 Preview: Steelers host Colts in prime time
Sunday night's contest between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Indianapolis Colts will not only be a prime time matchup, it will be a game with massive playoff implications. While both teams share 6-5 records, the Colts are battling the red-hot Houston Texans for the AFC South divisional title. The team that misses out on the division will be forced to battle for one of the remaining Wild Card births in a crowded AFC playoff race where there are six teams still very much in the mix. One of ... Read More