Another week, another injury. Despite of record setting day by Antonio Brown in a thrilling 38-35 win over the upstart Oakland Raiders at Heinz Field, the Pittsburgh Steelers once again were dealt a significant blow on the injury front, losing quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to a foot injury that will likely cost him multiple weeks. It certainly takes some of the luster off of a thrilling win that pushed the Steelers to 5-4 and helped separate them from the rest of the AFC Wild Card ... Read More
Steelers Report Card: Grading Steelers Week 9 win vs. Raiders
The Pittsburgh Steelers came away with a much needed 38-35 win against the Oakland Raiders Sunday at Heinz Field, but for the second time this season paid a very steep price in a win as quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will miss at least the next couple of weeks with a sprained foot. There was a lot to like about the Steelers performance on Sunday, especially the play of Antonio Brown. And there was a ton not to like. I take a look at how the Steelers performed in my latest edition of my ... Read More
Brown, Williams lead Steelers to win over Raiders
Antonio Brown was simply dominant. With less than a minute left in the fourth quarter of a 35-35 game, the Pittsburgh Steelers receiver hauled in a Landry Jones pass and sprinted down the field before being tackled at the Oakland Raiders’ 15-yard line for a 57-yard reception. The catch resulted in Chris Boswell splitting the goal posts for a 19-yard game winning field goal. Brown finished the day with 17 catches and 284 receiving yards, both franchise records. The Steelers (5-4) won a ... Read More
Week 9 preview: Raiders visit Steelers with major playoff implications at stake
It's been a while since a regular season contest between the Oakland Raiders and Pittsburgh Steelers has had a playoff feel to it, but that's exactly what you can expect when the two longtime rivals clash this Sunday at Heinz Field. The Raiders (4-3) come into the contest winners of two straight, while the Steelers (4-4) are trying to halt their losing streak before it reaches three. Both teams are very much in the mix for the two Wild Card berths in the AFC, and the winner will take a big ... Read More
Three up, three down: Steelers vs. Bengals
Some losses are worse than others. It's a cliché used often in sports, but the Steelers gut-wrenching 16-10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals would have to qualify. Not only did the loss effectively end any hopes of winning the AFC North, the Steelers also got even worse news late last night when it was reported by Steelers Depot that All-Pro running back Le'Veon Bell will miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury suffered early in the second quarter yesterday at Heinz Field. So ... Read More
Week 8 preview: Divison title hopes on line when Steelers host undefeated Bengals
When the Pittsburgh Steelers (4-3) and Cincinnati Bengals (6-0) face off this Sunday, you can expect a playoff atmosphere at Heinz Field. That's because for all intents and purposes, a loss for the Steelers would have the team thinking Wild Card at the halfway point of the season. For the undefeated Bengals, a win would push their lead in the AFC North to an almost insurmountable 3.5 games with a game in hand. So yes, this game is important. It's also a game that will mark the return of ... Read More
The decision not to rush Roethlisberger back is the right one
I'm sure if you asked Ben Roethlisberger if he is ready to play Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, he'd give a myriad of reasons why he is good to go. For starters, he's provided evidence that he's getting pretty close based the on the work he's done in 7 on 7 passing drills the past two days. Speaking to NFL HQ after Wednesday's practice, Markus Wheaton made it clear that Roethlisberger is showing no signs of rust in passing drills after missing the past two starts with a knee injury, "He ... Read More
Allen, Roethlisberger, Shazier all ruled out for match up against Cardinals
After speculation that Ben Roethlisberger might be back for the Steelers tilt against the Arizona Cardinals and former mentor Bruce Arians, Roethlisberger officially has been ruled out for the game that kicks off at 1 pm at Heinz Field. Roethlisberger had practiced both Wednesday and Thursday in limited passing drills and despite showing some positive signs, he will miss his third straight start with an knee injury. Fresh of of leading the Steelers to a thrilling comeback victory this past ... Read More
Ben Roethlisberger denies report he is returning vs. Chiefs
Earlier in the week, a report from CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora suggested that injured Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was aiming for a return to the lineup on October 25 against the Kansas City Chiefs. That would make Roethlisberger come back about four weeks after originally injuring his knee. Steelers fans may not want to put a lot of stock in that though as the franchise signal caller refuted La Canfora's report, saying that there is still not timetable set for a ... Read More
Update: Roethlisberger to miss four-to-six weeks with MCL sprain
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger suffered a sprained MCL during the team's 12-6 victory over the St. Louis Rams, according to multiple media reports. There does not appear to be damage to his ACL, an injury that usually requires surgery. Roethlisberger underwent an MRI after the team returned to Pittsburgh late on Sunday night and is expected to miss between four and six weeks. MRI on Ben Roethlisberger confirms an MCL sprain. No damage to ACL. Expected to make a 4-week recovery — ... Read More