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Steelers ‘energetic’ about getting chance to face Bills in AFC wild-card matchup
In his previous five NFL seasons, Mason Cole never had played for a team that reached the playoffs. Once that drought ended late Sunday afternoon, it didn’t matter to the Pittsburgh Steelers center whether the destination in the wild-card round was Buffalo or Kansas City. “I knew the weather would...
Godwin Igwebuike makes impact on Steelers via savvy ‘heads-up’ play on a kickoffVideo
When Godwin Igwebuike intentionally ran out of bounds before making himself fall back into the field of play onto the ball after a kickoff during Saturday’s game, he knew what some were saying. “I stepped out of bounds, and I hear ‘Oh my god!’ ” Igwebuike said, his voice shrieking....
Damontae Kazee returns to Steelers following suspension, but will he get his job back?
Perhaps nobody was happier to walk through the doors at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on Monday morning than Damontae Kazee. With the Pittsburgh Steelers getting the help they needed to make the playoffs, it represented a second chance for Kazee, the veteran safety who became eligible to return following a...
On cusp of 1st NFL playoff game, Steelers’ George Pickens refines image as unselfish player
BALTIMORE — Individually, it had to be one of the most frustrating days of George Pickens’ football career. But it was also one of his most rewarding as a pro. Pickens’ Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens, 17-10, on Saturday, positioning themselves to earn a playoff spot that became official...
Mark Madden: Mason Rudolph saved the Steelers’ season
Even if the Pittsburgh Steelers’ wild-card game at Buffalo ends their season, at least we get to witness two great quarterbacks go toe-to-toe. In the blue and red corner, Josh Allen. He’s not afraid to throw an interception. He takes chances and reaps reward. Big man. Big arm. Twenty-nine touchdown...
What you need to know about the Steelers’ Wild-Card opponent, the Buffalo Bills
The No. 7-seeded Pittsburgh Steelers will visit Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., for a 1 p.m. kickoff Sunday, facing the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Wild-Card round. The Bills beat the Miami Dolphins, 21-14, on Sunday night to clinch their fourth straight AFC East title and earn the No....
Primanti Bros. sending gift of thanks — in sandwiches — to Titans for helping Steelers make playoffs
Tennessee is about to get a taste of Pittsburgh. Primanti Bros. announced on social media that they’ll be sending sandwiches, topped with fries and coleslaw, to the Tennessee Titans as a way to say thanks for helping the Steelers make the playoffs. The Steelers learned Sunday, a day after closing...
Madden Monday: Mason Rudolph should start at QB going into ’24; Penguins’ power play ‘abjectly stinks’
Despite a strong finishing kick to the 2023-24 regular season, Mark Madden of TribLive and 105.9 The X isn’t expecting the Pittsburgh Steelers to push their stay in the playoffs beyond the first weekend. During this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast, Madden says to look for the Steelers to be one-and-done...
Tim Benz: Steelers’ completely unpredictable path to a totally believable regular-season result
In the end, the 2023 Pittsburgh Steelers took a completely unpredictable path to a totally predictable result for their regular season. They finished 10-7, in third place of their own division and in an AFC wild-card spot behind two other teams from the AFC North. How predictable was that? Well,...
First Call: Ex-Steelers in Tennessee help former team reach playoffs; Steelers’ social media team jabs back at Jaguars
The Pittsburgh Steelers are taking particular joy in making the playoffs at Jacksonville’s expense. A pair of former Steelers were at the center of Tennessee’s upset of the Jaguars. The Penguins are hoping to bounce back from Saturday’s disappointment when they travel to Philadelphia on Monday night. The Robert Morris...
Steelers clinch No. 7 seed in playoffs, will play at Buffalo in wild-card round
After getting help to reach the postseason earlier in the day, the Pittsburgh Steelers discovered Sunday night that they will be heading to Buffalo for a matchup against the Bills in the wild-card round. The game will be played at 1 p.m. Sunday in Orchard Park, N.Y., where the Steelers...
5 things we learned: Let the scoreboard watching begin for Steelers
Five things we learned from Steelers 17, Ravens 10: 1. Scoreboard watching Steeler Nation rightfully will have its eyes fixed on the 1 p.m. game between Jacksonville and Tennessee. A Jacksonville victory means the Steelers will have to wait until the outcome of the Buffalo-Miami game Sunday night to see...
However long it lasts, Mason Rudolph enjoying riding unexpected wave of success with SteelersVideo
BALTIMORE — Mason Rudolph has been through enough during six years in the NFL that he has come to understand the importance of appreciating any moment he can. “I’m just thankful,” Rudolph said after setting a Pittsburgh Steelers franchise record for completion percentage in a game during a 17-10 win...
Feats of Strength: Mason Rudolph, Diontae Johnson help Steelers outlast Ravens
Who predicted this for the Steelers coming into 2023-24? After beating a skeleton crew from the Baltimore Ravens, 17-10, in Saturday’s regular-season finale, the Steelers ended the year 5-1 in the AFC North. If the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, all four AFC North teams will finish...
Steelers lean on Najee Harris, running game in win at Ravens
BALTIMORE — In week the leading up to Saturday’s regular-season finale, Najee Harris said, the Pittsburgh Steelers expected to lean on the running game. One way a reporter put it after the game was the Steelers put their offense on Harris’ shoulders. “It’s not the first time that’s happened,” Harris...
‘It’s not up to us’: Steelers’ playoff fate in hands of AFC foes on final day of regular season
BALTIMORE — The good news for the Pittsburgh Steelers is they ended the regular season on a three-game winning streak Saturday after sweeping the first-place Baltimore Ravens with a 17-10 victory at M&T Bank Stadium. It helped the Steelers reach 10 wins for the first time since the 2020 season...
Steelers hold on against Ravens, hope for help to reach playoffs
BALTIMORE — A driving rain pelted M&T Bank Stadium through Saturday afternoon and night, and the adverse conditions made it difficult for the Pittsburgh Steelers to hold onto the ball against the Baltimore Ravens. The dismal weather, however, did nothing to dampen the Steelers’ playoff chances. The Steelers increased their...
T.J. Watt’s knee injury reportedly Grade 2 MCL sprain, prognosis in doubt for playoffs
BALTIMORE — The knee injury suffered by Pittsburgh Steelers star edge rusher T.J. Watt on Saturday is reportedly a sprained MCL, leaving his status in doubt after the Steelers qualified for the playoffs that begin next week. Watt was injured with 3 minutes, 59 seconds left in the third quarter...
Minkah Fitzpatrick out, Elandon Roberts played, Kenny Pickett QB2 for Steelers vs. Ravens
BALTIMORE — Saturday made for a third consecutive game for the Pittsburgh Steelers without their top four on the safety depth chart. Pro Bowler Minkah Fitzpatrick and Trenton Thompson were among the listed inactives announced prior to Saturday’s regular-season finale at the Baltimore Ravens. Each missed a third straight game...
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Mike Tomlin’s streak of non-losing seasons doesn’t compare to Bill Cowher’s playoff wins
Mike Tomlin extended his record of no losing seasons ever to 17 years when the Pittsburgh Steelers beat Seattle last week. That emboldened Tomlin’s defenders. “The media is so dumb. Why do we do the media? Bunch of jackasses,” said Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce, taking a break from...
Steelers 4 Downs: George Pickens has been reinvigorated by Mason Rudolph
1. King George In the eight weeks prior to Mason Rudolph taking over as Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback, George Pickens averaged 39.3 yards per game. In the two games with Rudolph throwing him the ball, Pickens is averaging 29.7 yards per catch. Between Oct. 29 and Dec. 16 with Kenny...
Steelers want to avoid repeat of 2021 when playoff hopes came down to Sunday night outcome
It’s a scenario the Pittsburgh Steelers don’t want to see play out again. Not after the emotional roller coaster they were taken on two years ago. Given the eerily similar circumstances, a repeat performance might be unavoidable. When the NFL conducts its 272nd and final game of the regular season...
Steelers’ Minkah Fitzpatrick given Bart Starr Award for character, integrity, leadership
Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Bowl safety Minkah Fitzpatrick was named the winner of the Bart Starr Award for 2024, an honor selected by NFL players to recognize a peer for outstanding character, integrity and leadership on and off the field. The award is named after late Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart...
Tim Benz: Steelers trying to get by with a little help from their friends once again
It’s certainly possible that the Pittsburgh Steelers could get the help they need this weekend to qualify for the NFL playoffs. I’m just longing for the days when they didn’t always need it. Hey, don’t get me wrong. I like the Beatles and Joe Cocker as much as the next...
First Call: George Pickens upset again about another Pro Bowl snub; Ravens pick up another RB
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens is unhappy with the Pro Bowl. Again. The Baltimore Ravens are getting a big name in reserve for their offensive backfield. The Penguins don’t have much time to recover from their wild Thursday night affair in Boston. Plus, we take a look at the...
