Just a month ago, the Pittsburgh Steelers were able to muster a second-half comeback win against the Denver Broncos in no small part due to a massive game from the Steelers passing attack and a defense that found a way to completely shut down a quarterback that shredded them for two quarters. A lot has changed since the Steelers defeated the Broncos 34-27 at Heinz Field in late December. Injuries have dramatically changed the cast of characters for the rematch in Denver as the two teams collide ... Read More
Three key matchups in Steelers-Bengals Wild Card game
As we get ready for the AFC Wild Card game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals, let's take a look at three match ups to keep an eye on when the two bitter divisional rivals meet Saturday night in the Queen City. Ben Roethlisberger vs. Bengals pass defense — I specifically mention Roethlisberger because he's the straw the stirs the drink in the Steelers passing game, and he's flat-out not been himself the final four games of the season. The passing yards have been coming in ... Read More
Three up, three down: Steelers vs. Broncos
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
Wheaton continues to step up for Steelers
Ever since he was drafted in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft, Markus Wheaton has been quiet for the Pittsburgh Steelers. A few times last year, he would showcase why the Steelers drafted him, but most of the time, he was just hiding on the sidelines waiting to make big plays. This year, making big plays is exactly what Wheaton has been doing for the Steelers. Wheaton has three touchdowns, with one of them coming from a career-long 72-yard reception from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. ... 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
Three up, three down: Steelers vs. Seahawks
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Seattle Seahawks faced off yesterday in a game that's outcome would have serious playoff implications for both teams. When it was over, the Seahawks did much to resuscitate their postseason aspirations, while the Steelers found themselves on the outside looking in for an AFC Wild Card birth. Russell Wilson's five touchdown passes, including two fourth-quarter strikes to Doug Baldwin, were enough to push the Seahawks to a 39-30 win over the visiting Steelers. ... Read More
Wilson outduels Roethlisberger in Seahawks win over Steelers
With the Seattle Seahawks and Pittsburgh Steelers both battling for their playoff lives, one Super Bowl winning quarterback stepped up and found a way to outplay the other in one of the best regular season games in the NFL this season. Russell Wilson threw for 345 yards and five touchdowns — three to receiver Doug Baldwin — as the Seahawks (6-5) took advantage of three costly turnovers that lead to 19 points on their way to a 39-30 victory over the Steelers (6-5) at CenturyLink Field. The ... Read More
Will return of Martavis Bryant spark the Steelers passing game?
When Michael Vick stepped onto the field to make his Steelers debut in an otherwise forgettable preseason contest in Buffalo a little more than a month ago, Vick wasted little time proving he still could make a splash as an NFL quarterback. On his very first play, Vick would drop back and throw a perfect strike down the right sideline for a 63-yard gain that would highlight a promising debut where the veteran southpaw would go 4-for-5 for 116 yards. The recipient of that throw was ... Read More
2015 Fantasy Football Outlook: Markus Wheaton
This is another part in a series looking at the Pittsburgh Steelers and how they will fare in terms of fantasy football production in 2015. While the Steelers top two receivers- Antonio Brown and Martavis Bryant- have much hype around them, the hype is not there for Markus Wheaton. But should there be? Many are projecting Bryant for a huge breakout season, but realistically couldn’t the same be said for Wheaton? I believe it could be and am looking to get some shares of Wheaton ... Read More
Markus Wheaton looks to break out in 2015
The Pittsburgh Steelers offense was as good as it has ever been during the 2014 season and looking at the potential weapons on paper, it could be even better this season. That especially rings true if wide receiver Markus Wheaton has a breakout season, which is something that many are predicting from the third-year pro. Wheaton, a 2013 third-round pick out of Oregon State, caught 53 passes for 644 yards and two touchdowns last season. What makes that impressive is that even though it was his ... Read More