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Steelers 4 Downs: Aaron Rodgers peaking at right time, Texans a rare 3-WR opponent
1. Rarin’ Aaron Aaron Rodgers turned 42 years old Dec. 2. As the sun rose on that chilly Tuesday morning, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season seemed to be cratering. And to some degree, so did the career of Rodgers, at least inasmuch as it could have careened to an uninspiring end....
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin reflects on John Harbaugh’s firing, says lack of patience defines modern NFL
The Baltimore Ravens firing coach John Harbaugh is indicative of “today’s sport culture,” said Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, who lamented the lack of patience afforded to most NFL coaching jobs. The AFC North rivals coached against one another 44 times, the second most in NFL history. But Harbaugh was...
Mark Madden: Myles Garrett holds the NFL sacks record, no matter how Steelers fans spin it
Myles Garrett set the single-season sack record last Sunday when Cleveland beat Cincinnati. Garrett’s feat triggered a few sidebars. • Did anybody in seasons past perform in more record-worthy fashion despite having fewer sacks than Garrett? • Did Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow lay down on Garrett’s milestone sack, effectively giving...
Tim Benz: Steelers’ playoff optimism is legit. But don’t ‘unpack’ those bags until it’s proven true
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin was asked Tuesday about the importance of the team finally winning a playoff game for the first time since the 2016-17 season. It’s a slump that has now lasted almost a decade. It is hanging over the entire franchise and Tomlin’s personal legacy. “I’m certainly...
First Call: Details about John Harbaugh’s firing and future; updated Steelers ‘Here We Go’ song
We have an update to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ “Here We Go” song. There is a lot of news surrounding the departure of John Harbaugh from the Baltimore Ravens. Ben Roethlisberger has some advice for the Steelers’ defense. And Duquesne looks to rebound from a home conference loss on the basketball...
Scouting the Texans: Steelers wild-card opponent has never won a road playoff game
SCOUTING THE TEXANS Last meeting Texans beat Steelers, 30-6, on Oct. 1, 2023, in Houston Key matchup Texans TE Dalton Schultz vs. Steelers ILB Payton Wilson Only two NFL tight ends had more catches this season than Schultz (82). With Houston being a pass-heavy team that is not particularly adept...
Tim Benz: Happy trails, Harbaugh. You’ll be … missed?
After 18 years coaching the fiercest rival of the Pittsburgh Steelers, John Harbaugh was fired by the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday. His last game as head coach in purple and black will go down as one of the most memorable games in the rivalry between the two franchises — a...
Steelers notes: Offense welcomes back DK Metcalf, O-line has massive test blocking Texans tandem
After two weeks away from the team, DK Metcalf is “in a great place.” The offense he’s re-joining is in a far better spot now, too. Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin on Tuesday said the passing game not only survived Metcalf’s two-game absence because of suspension, it might have emerged...
Mike Tomlin: Do not associate Steelers’ 9-year playoff win drought with the current team
The franchise’s losing streak in playoff games is a main topic of conversation among Pittsburgh Steelers fans. It’s frequently cited by writers and talk-show hosts. Even the team’s owner has gone on record about a nine-year drought of postseason wins, saying “we’ve had enough of this.” But one man who...
Backlash at Ravens kicker Tyler Loop after FG miss encourages Steelers fans to boost charity
A charity that provides supplemental food assistance for food pantries in Washington, D.C., received more than $6,000 in donations over 24 hours — all thanks to a Pittsburgh Steelers fan and a missed field goal. Emily Householder-Stacy, 34, was “riding the high of the Steelers’ win” over the Baltimore Ravens...
Steelers ‘a relatively healthy group’ headed into ‘single-elimination tournament’
Remarkably, on the cusp of their playoff opener the Pittsburgh Steelers are injury-free in regards to their active roster. Coach Mike Tomlin during his weekly news conference Tuesday termed his team “a relatively healthy group” as it prepares to host the Houston Texans this coming Monday night in the wild-card...
Connor Heyward’s opinion on the ‘Tush Push’ has changed after learning to run it
Steelers tight end Connor Heyward admits that he was never a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles’ “Tush Push.” When all the conversation about banning the short-yardage shove kicked into high gear this offseason, Heyward wasn’t lending any support to the team at the other end of the Pa. Turnpike. “I...
‘Surreal’ moment: North Allegheny teacher catches Ravens kicker’s missed FG
Fate seemed to be at work on multiple levels during Sunday night’s Steelers game. Not only for Pittsburgh, which edged the Baltimore Ravens 26-24 in a nail-biter, but also for Justin Karolski, who happened to be seated in the end zone where Ravens kicker Tyler Loop missed the would-be game-winning...
First Call: Stunning stat about Steelers-Ravens final kick; Russell Wilson’s potentially costly commentVideo
Tuesday’s “First Call” has some trash talk from Le’Veon Bell toward a current Steelers defensive back. A former Pitt standout thinks the Steelers have little hope in their next game against Houston. Russell Wilson may have cost his current team some money on the way out the door. And that...
Tim Benz: DK Metcalf must repay the ‘opportunity’ granted by his teammates
I couldn’t make out which one of DK Metcalf’s teammates was singing. I was just stunned that someone so young even knew the lyrics. But once the Steelers’ wide receiver made his return to the locker room Monday afternoon, I distinctly heard someone crooning the refrain John Sebastian’s “Welcome Back.”...
Steelers fans revel in ‘nail-biter’ victory over Ravens, berth in NFL playoffs
Knicky Nelson was dressed head to toe in Pittsburgh Steelers gear, but that didn’t stop her from perusing the merchandise at Dick’s Sporting Goods in the Waterworks on Monday in search of a deal. Nelson was still smiling from the Steelers’ improbable, heart-stopping 26-24 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on...
Here’s how to score a ticket for Steelers’ playoff game against Texans
The Steelers released a limited number of tickets for their first home playoff game in five years, and by Monday afternoon fans could still score a seat. Tickets were going for as little at $157 on the Steelers’ official ticket website at ticketmaster.com. The Steelers face the Houston Texans in...
Steelers’ DK Metcalf declines to comment on fan incident that got him suspendedVideo
After a verbal volley featuring variations of “no comment” to four questions, a team employee made DK Metcalf smile early Monday afternoon. “Thank you, Miss Teresa,” Metcalf said when asked how excited he was to be back with his teammates. His two-game suspension served, Metcalf was given a reprieve in...
Instant classic? Steelers’ victory over Ravens among team’s most wild finishesVideo
If you heard a loud thud just after 11:30 Sunday night, it was likely all of Pittsburgh collectively falling off the edge of its seat. The Steelers’ shocking 26-24 victory culminated with Ravens rookie kicker Tyler Loop missing a 44-yard field goal as time expired, crowing the Steelers champions of...
Steelers vs. Ravens: What they’re saying in Baltimore after loss
There were plenty of key plays when the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 26-24 in a winner-take-all Week 18 game at Acrisure Stadium. But, holy water aside, sports writers in Baltimore — and angry Ravens fans on Instagram — zeroed in Sunday and early Monday mostly on Ravens kicker...
Mark Madden: Aaron Rodgers plays the hero, Steelers win the optics in pseudo playoff victory
The No. 1 story from Sunday night’s playoff to make the playoffs was undoubtedly Aaron Rodgers’ impeccable play late in the game. Rodgers drove the Steelers to touchdowns on their last two possessions, including a six-play, 65-yard march in 85 seconds during what could have been the final moments of...
Mike Tomlin said what? Some quotes from coach’s press conference after Steelers win
Steelers fans have come to take colorful Mike Tomlin quotes for granted. The greatest hits from the head coach include:“The standard is the standard.”“We do not live in our fears.”“I want volunteers, not hostages.” We got a new one after the Steelers defeated the Baltimore Ravens 26-24 Sunday night at...
The new Hail Mary? Fans credit holy water blessing for Steelers’ division-clinching win
A priest might have helped save the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season after blessing an Acrisure Stadium end zone with holy water before Sunday night’s winner-take-all battle against the Baltimore Ravens. At least that’s what Monday morning quarterbacks are arguing on social media. TV cameras caught the Rev. Maximilian Maxwell of Saint...
Photos: Steelers beat Ravens to win the AFC North
The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Baltimore Ravens 26-24 Sunday night at Acrisure Stadium to win the AFC North title. Aaron Rodgers threw a 26-yard touchdown pass to Calvin Austin III with 55 seconds remaining in the game to take the lead. The Ravens had one last chance, but kicker Tyler...
First Call: Texans early favorites in Pittsburgh; Mitch Trubisky shines for Bills; Kenny Pickett struggles for Vegas
Monday’s “First Call” looks at the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first-round playoff opponent. One former Steelers quarterback was outstanding Sunday, while two others ended up getting benched. And an AFC North coach is upset about the moments after Myles Garrett got his NFL sack record. ______________________________ We have a problem. It’s Houston...
