The Steelers played host at Heinz Field to the Denver Broncos on Dec. 20 in what they knew was a must-win game. That's what the next two games are for the Steelers, as they need to win both to keep their spot in the playoffs secured. Right now, the Steelers sit at the sixth seed in the AFC playoff picture, but they do have some competition in the likes of the Buffalo Bills, Indianapolis Colts and New York Jets. However, with their win against the Broncos, the Steelers increased their record ... 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
Strong second half puts Steelers in playoff position
After a dismal first half, the Pittsburgh Steelers defense stood tall with the game on the line. A staunch defensive effort in the second half, combined with 21 points from the offense in the second half delivered the Steelers (9-5) a 34-27 win over the Denver Broncos (10-4). The Steelers are now sixth in the AFC, and control their own destiny for a Wild Card berth. First-half defensive woes The Steelers defense may as well have stayed in the locker room in the first half. After ... 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
Bengals or Ravens: Which is the Steelers main rival?
When the Pittsburgh Steelers went to Paul Brown Stadium to face the Cincinnati Bengals this past Sunday, tensions certainly flared. The two teams, who are the top two teams in the AFC North, seemed to be doing more pushing and shoving than actual playing. All rivalries in a specific division in football are intense, but the AFC North have some of the more intense ones. Many experts in the league call the Steelers versus the Baltimore Ravens rivalry the best in football. However, after the two ... Read More
Steelers Report Card: Grading Steelers Week 14 win vs. Bengals
The Pittsburgh Steelers kept their playoff dreams alive on Sunday with a big win over the Cincinnati Bengals. In a game where there was more than likely more pushing and shoving than play-calling, the Steelers managed to go into Paul Brown Stadium and pull out a 33-20 win. The Steelers were mostly consistent throughout the game on both sides of the ball. But how consistent were they? Here are my grades for the Steelers Week 14 win over the Bengals. Quarterback- Ben Roethlisberger didn't ... Read More
William Gay making a difference on and off field for Steelers
William Gay wasn’t fooled. When the Cincinnati Bengals lined two offensive tackles up as wide outs, it looked like a trick play may be coming. But the tackles shifted back to their normal spot on the line, leaving two wide receivers on the Pittsburgh Steelers corner’s side of the field. Gay didn’t leave his position during the shift. Quarterback AJ McCarron’s play action fake did not get Gay to bite. Instead, Gay held his ground when Mohammad Sanu ran a swing route. McCarron starred down ... Read More
Three up, three down: Steelers vs. Bengals
There was plenty to love about the Pittsburgh Steelers pivotal 33-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals yesterday in front of a sellout crowd at Paul Brown Stadium. Besides exacting revenge for a loss in Week 8, the Steelers helped their playoff cause as they get set to host the Denver Broncos this Sunday. Let's look at the best and worst from yesterday's big win. Three up: *Let's give some credit to the defensive unit. Sure, the Bengals lost Andy Dalton to a first quarter thumb injury, ... 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