Steelers hold off Ravens to stay atop AFC North thanks to Chris Boswell’s 6 FGs: Key takeaways
4 months ago

Steelers hold off Ravens to stay atop AFC North thanks to Chris Boswell’s 6 FGs: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Mike DeFabo, Jeff Zrebiec and Alex Andrejev The Pittsburgh Steelers maintained their place atop the AFC North, clinching an 18-16 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday in front of their home crowd at Acrisure Stadium. Steelers defense wins a battle of strengths A game that’s traditionally a low-scoring, defensive-minded rock fight had the opportunity to be something different, as the Ravens offense entered Sunday leading the league in numerous categories, including scoring, yards, red-zone efficiency and rushing. The Steelers went on to force three turnovers and held the Ravens to just two touchdowns, which is a win against an offense as potent as Baltimore’s. — Mike DeFabo, Steelers beat writer Steelers’ red-zone woes almost prove costly The Steelers offense has been clicking at a different level since Russell Wilson took over for Justin Fields. — Jeff Zrebiec, Ravens beat writer Ravens’ defensive changes improve play, but it’s not enough Seeking to improve a pass defense that ranked last in the NFL, the Ravens made some changes on the back end.

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NFL wild-card best and worst coaching decisions: Todd Monken, Ravens outwit Steelers’ D
2 months, 1 week ago

NFL wild-card best and worst coaching decisions: Todd Monken, Ravens outwit Steelers’ D

New York Times  

You’ve heard it a million times from commentators, but playoff football is different. The Baltimore Ravens rode option football en route to a blowout, Houston Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik moved away from his typical play-calling pattern, and Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn stayed true to himself. T.J. Watt’s responsibility is to crash the running back to force Jackson to …

In manhandling Steelers, Ravens show their playoff potential: ‘This is the appetizer’
2 months, 1 week ago

In manhandling Steelers, Ravens show their playoff potential: ‘This is the appetizer’

New York Times  

BALTIMORE — The quarterback, who acknowledged earlier in the week that he’s been too amped up in previous playoff games, jogged onto the field for the first time in the shadow of his end zone. Thirteen plays, including five consecutive Jackson runs, and 95 yards later, the two-time MVP was sprinting toward the Steelers’ end zone Saturday to celebrate Rashod …

The aching Steelers still control their destiny in the AFC North. Their grasp, however, is slipping
2 months, 3 weeks ago

The aching Steelers still control their destiny in the AFC North. Their grasp, however, is slipping

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Technically, the standings still show the Pittsburgh Steelers atop the AFC North. While the Steelers still have everything in front of them even after a 34-17 loss in Baltimore on Saturday in which a pair of Russell Wilson turnovers and a battered defense starting to show signs of wear allowed the Ravens to pull away, the grasp they …

Lamar Jackson, Ravens down Steelers to reach playoffs, tie atop AFC North: Key takeaways
3 months ago

Lamar Jackson, Ravens down Steelers to reach playoffs, tie atop AFC North: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Jeff Zrebiec, Mike DeFabo and Tobias Bass The Baltimore Ravens have made the race for the AFC North crown a bit more interesting after a 34-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night. The Ravens’ dynamic backfield was on full display starting with Lamar Jackson as he continued his MVP campaign, completing 15 of 23 passes for 207 …

Steelers head to Baltimore with a shot at season sweep of the Ravens and the AFC North title
3 months ago

Steelers head to Baltimore with a shot at season sweep of the Ravens and the AFC North title

Associated Press  

Pittsburgh at Baltimore Saturday, 4:30 p.m., EST, FOX. The 25-year-old Queen was excellent in the teams’ first meeting last month, finishing with 10 tackles and forcing a fumble as part of a defense that held the Ravens to a season-low 329 yards. Series notes The Steelers have dominated one of the NFL’s most heated rivalries of late, winning eight of …

Steelers knew a brutal finishing stretch was looming all season. They still looked unprepared
3 months ago

Steelers knew a brutal finishing stretch was looming all season. They still looked unprepared

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — From the moment the 2024 NFL schedule came out in May, the Pittsburgh Steelers knew what was coming in December. There’s a reason coach Mike Tomlin runs one of the more physical training camps in the league, to prepare his team for gauntlets such as the one the AFC North leaders currently find themselves in. The Eagles spent …

Browns stun Steelers in snowy Cleveland as Nick Chubb scores late go-ahead TD: Key takeaways
4 months ago

Browns stun Steelers in snowy Cleveland as Nick Chubb scores late go-ahead TD: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Zac Jackson, Mike DeFabo and Amos Morale III As rapidly falling snow piled up on Huntington Bank Field, the Cleveland Browns turned to Nick Chubb to carry them home against the Pittsburgh Steelers in a 24-19 win Thursday night. Chubb’s two-touchdown game was his first since 2022, and Winston added another rushing score early in the fourth to fuel …

Ravens can only kick themselves after another mistake-filled loss to the rival Steelers
4 months ago

Ravens can only kick themselves after another mistake-filled loss to the rival Steelers

Associated Press  

— Here’s a statement that would have seemed like a shocker for at least the last decade: The Baltimore Ravens lost because of inferior placekicking. The best option right now is to get Justin back on point, because he’s fully capable of doing it.” Tucker missed wide left from 47 and 50 yards, and although he rebounded to make a …

Boswell kicks 6 field goals and the Steelers bottle up Lamar Jackson in 18-16 win over the Ravens
4 months ago

Boswell kicks 6 field goals and the Steelers bottle up Lamar Jackson in 18-16 win over the Ravens

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers insist they have no secret formula when it comes to stopping Lamar Jackson. Baltimore turned it over three times — each leading to one of Chris Boswell’s six field goals — and committed 12 penalties while never really establishing the kind of rhythm that comes so easily when they play someone other than the Steelers. …

Steelers announce themselves as contenders with vintage defensive performance vs. Ravens
4 months ago

Steelers announce themselves as contenders with vintage defensive performance vs. Ravens

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — Patrick Queen is no stranger to the Pittsburgh Steelers–Baltimore Ravens rivalry. But when the Ravens decided not to offer him a contract in free agency and the Steelers swooped in by making him the highest-paid outside free agent in team history, he prepared himself to play the “villain.” GO DEEPER Patrick Queen embracing 'villain' role in Steelers-Ravens rivalry: …

Ravens again unable to overcome themselves in loss to Steelers: ‘They’ve had our number’
4 months ago

Ravens again unable to overcome themselves in loss to Steelers: ‘They’ve had our number’

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — The Baltimore Ravens love to talk about their mental toughness. “They’ve had our number.” Despite all of their folly Sunday at Acrisure Stadium — and there was plenty of it, from three turnovers to two Justin Tucker missed field goals to 12 penalties — the Ravens were 2 yards from tying the game in the final 66 seconds. …

Russell Wilson’s TD pass to Mike Williams lifts the Steelers over the Commanders 28-27
4 months, 1 week ago

Russell Wilson’s TD pass to Mike Williams lifts the Steelers over the Commanders 28-27

Associated Press  

— Anyone who questioned Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin’s switch to Russell Wilson from Justin Fields might be reconsidering the wisdom of the move right about now. Wilson shook off his first interception in 11 months and hit trade-deadline pickup Mike Williams for a 32-yard touchdown with less than 2 1/2 minutes left in the fourth quarter for the quarterback’s …

Pittsburgh Steelers overcome New York Giants for third straight win
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Pittsburgh Steelers overcome New York Giants for third straight win

The Independent  

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Najee Harris, Steelers run over Raiders in Las Vegas: Key takeaways
5 months, 1 week ago

Najee Harris, Steelers run over Raiders in Las Vegas: Key takeaways

New York Times  

NFL Week 6 scores and live updates: Bears beat Jaguars in London, channel, highlights, analysis, stats By Mike DeFabo, Tashan Reed, Vic Tafur and Chris Licata Justin Fields, Najee Harris and the Pittsburgh Steelers cruised through Las Vegas on Sunday on the way to their fourth win of the season, securing a 32-13 road victory over the reeling Raiders. — …

Steelers’ promising start hits a speedbump in a mistake-filled loss at Indianapolis
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Steelers’ promising start hits a speedbump in a mistake-filled loss at Indianapolis

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin insists the Pittsburgh Steelers don’t rely on a “rabbit’s foot” to help them out when things get tight. The offense gave it away twice — once on a fumble by George Pickens inside the Indianapolis 10, the other on a fumble by Justin Fields after he had sprinted 22 yards backward while trying to escape pressure …

Fields steps in for Wilson, Boswell boots 6 field goals to lead Steelers past Falcons 18-10
6 months, 1 week ago

Fields steps in for Wilson, Boswell boots 6 field goals to lead Steelers past Falcons 18-10

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — With all eyes on the quarterbacks, Chris Boswell’s strong right leg stole the spotlight in the season opener. Boswell booted six field goals, three of them longer than 50 yards, to account for all of Pittsburgh’s scoring as Justin Fields and the Steelers grinded out an 18-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Fields stepped in after …

Pittsburgh Steelers keep play-off hopes alive with win over Baltimore Ravens
1 year, 2 months ago

Pittsburgh Steelers keep play-off hopes alive with win over Baltimore Ravens

The Independent  

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Steelers struggle again on offense, inconsistency magnified in 13-10 loss to rival Browns
1 year, 4 months ago

Steelers struggle again on offense, inconsistency magnified in 13-10 loss to rival Browns

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — The formula had been working so well for the Pittsburgh Steelers that it almost became fool-proof, dependable. For the first time this season, the Steelers, who had somehow found ways to win close games despite an offense that’s both inefficient and deficient, lost a tight one — 13-10 as the Cleveland Browns rallied behind rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson …

Steelers’ injury-ravaged defense deserved better in letdown loss to Browns
1 year, 4 months ago

Steelers’ injury-ravaged defense deserved better in letdown loss to Browns

New York Times  

CLEVELAND — If you’ve watched any Pittsburgh Steelers game this season, you’ve seen them all. GO DEEPER Six stats behind Steelers' improbable 6-3 record: Takeaways, red zone, fourth-quarter Kenny Sunday’s 13-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns was the same story. There’s plays here and there that we let go.” Well, yes, the Steelers’ defense certainly could have done more on …

Six stats behind Steelers’ improbable 6-3 record: Takeaways, fourth-quarter Kenny
1 year, 4 months ago

Six stats behind Steelers’ improbable 6-3 record: Takeaways, fourth-quarter Kenny

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Patriots vs Steelers on Thursday Night Football. Offense Offensive points scored/ game: 15.6 Yards per game: 283.6 Yards per play: 4.8 Rushing yards per game: 103.8 Yards per rush: 4.0 First downs per game: 16.3 Third-down conversion rate: 36.1 percent Time of possession: 27:17 Defense Opponent points per game: 20.2 Yards allowed per game: …

The Baltimore Ravens are on a roll right now, but so is the rest of the AFC North
1 year, 4 months ago

The Baltimore Ravens are on a roll right now, but so is the rest of the AFC North

Associated Press  

— In his own tongue-in-cheek way, Baltimore coach John Harbaugh gave the rest of the AFC North his respect as the Ravens head into a couple of key divisional matchups these next two weeks. Baltimore lost star J.K. Dobbins to an Achilles tendon injury in the first game of the season, but the Ravens have continued to run the ball …

Injuries hurt, but Steelers sunk by self-inflicted wounds vs. Jaguars
1 year, 4 months ago

Injuries hurt, but Steelers sunk by self-inflicted wounds vs. Jaguars

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Steelers vs. Titans on Thursday Night Football PITTSBURGH — On the first play from scrimmage Sunday at Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett dropped back and let it rip. GO DEEPER Steelers' Pickett a 'game-time decision' vs. Titans; Fitzpatrick out However, when the Steelers look back at Sunday’s result, they’ll find self-inflicted wounds …

Ravens blow another game amid long list of miscues in frustrating loss to Steelers
1 year, 5 months ago

Ravens blow another game amid long list of miscues in frustrating loss to Steelers

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — Baltimore Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley sat in front of his locker, staring straight ahead, his chin resting on his right hand. We need to wake up.” The Ravens insisted they were going to learn from the Week 3 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, a game in which Lamar Jackson and the offense squandered opportunity after opportunity to …

Steelers complete comeback to beat Ravens: How Pittsburgh preserved its playoff hopes
2 years, 2 months ago

Steelers complete comeback to beat Ravens: How Pittsburgh preserved its playoff hopes

New York Times  

The Steelers beat the Ravens 16-13 on Sunday night to preserve their playoff hopes. Per Austin Mock’s model, the Steelers’ playoff odds jumped from 2.3 percent entering Week 17 to 18.1 percent after beating the Ravens. The Athletic’s instant analysis: Mike Tomlin continues to make his mark on this team On so many instances this year, the Steelers appeared to …

How Steelers’ bye-week Festivus, new ‘ground rules’ spurred a second-half surge
2 years, 2 months ago

How Steelers’ bye-week Festivus, new ‘ground rules’ spurred a second-half surge

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers slunk off the gridiron at Lincoln Financial Field on Oct. 30 with a losing record and shaken confidence. I can’t do everything.” GO DEEPER Najee Harris clarifies 'I can't do everything' comment, says he's not 'pointing fingers' If there was ever a team that needed a bye week, it was the Steelers. Much like the …

Kaboly: Kenny Pickett, Steelers’ offense must turn FGs into TDs to keep progressing
2 years, 3 months ago

Kaboly: Kenny Pickett, Steelers’ offense must turn FGs into TDs to keep progressing

New York Times  

ATLANTA — When you say the Steelers’ offense is taking baby steps, there’s no hyperbole attached to that. The Steelers’ continued inability to turn field goals into touchdowns didn’t hurt them against the Falcons, but there is a time in the not-very-distant future — maybe as early as next week’s game against the Ravens — where it’s going to cost …

Steelers defense that promised to dominate now mired in ‘dysfunction’
2 years, 4 months ago

Steelers defense that promised to dominate now mired in ‘dysfunction’

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA — In the days leading up to Sunday’s cross-state matchup with the Eagles, a sliver of optimism emerged from the Steelers’ locker room that, perhaps, T.J. Watt could make his anticipated return. Cam Heyward speaks to the media: pic.twitter.com/npfiLbaXCH — Pittsburgh Steelers October 30, 2022 Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts diced up the Steelers’ defense, connecting time and again on …

Trubisky, Steelers searching for spark after loss to Pats
2 years, 6 months ago

Trubisky, Steelers searching for spark after loss to Pats

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking for a spark. “We didn’t make enough plays,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said. In a game like that, it’s going to come down to a couple plays and we didn’t make enough of them.” Mitch Trubisky threw for 168 yards with a touchdown and an interception for the Steelers, whose offense sputtered for …

Steelers get late FG in OT after Watt injured vs Bengals
2 years, 6 months ago

Steelers get late FG in OT after Watt injured vs Bengals

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Minkah Fitzpatrick and the Pittsburgh Steelers kept kicking the door open against the Cincinnati Bengals. Chris Boswell kicked a 53-yard field goal as time expired in overtime and the Steelers overcame T.J. Watt’s injury late in the fourth quarter to beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in a sloppy season opener for both teams Sunday. His 6-yard touchdown pass …

Roethlisberger, Steelers in playoffs after OT win
3 years, 2 months ago

Roethlisberger, Steelers in playoffs after OT win

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Calm as can be on what could have been his final pass, Ben Roethlisberger was right on target, finding Ray-Ray McCloud over the middle on fourth down to set up Pittsburgh for the winning field goal in overtime. “Everybody else gets a little tight, he’s the same guy.” Roethlisberger delayed his retirement for a little longer, guiding Pittsburgh …

T.J. Watt eyes sack record, plus Steelers find O-line and punting upgrades: Bouchette’s walk-through
3 years, 2 months ago

T.J. Watt eyes sack record, plus Steelers find O-line and punting upgrades: Bouchette’s walk-through

New York Times  

Several intriguing stories will be on the table when the Steelers polish off the regular season Sunday in Baltimore, as usual. There’s T.J. Watt’s attempt to break the NFL sack record and seal the team’s first NFL Defensive Player of the Year award since Troy Polamalu and James Harrison made it two out of three. It’s not worth it, because …

Steelers slip past turnover-prone Titans 19-13
3 years, 3 months ago

Steelers slip past turnover-prone Titans 19-13

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Joe Haden spent a month watching the Pittsburgh Steelers defense flail without him. When the official measurement confirmed what Haden already knew — that the game was over — Pittsburgh’s defense celebrated a win that marked another abrupt momentum shift in their topsy-turvy season. “He’s Joe Money,” Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt said. Chris Boswell drilled four field goals …

Hard-to-kill Steelers ‘still have a pulse’ after somehow surviving the Titans
3 years, 3 months ago

Hard-to-kill Steelers ‘still have a pulse’ after somehow surviving the Titans

New York Times  

You just cannot exterminate these Steelers. Everything about the game against Tennessee at Heinz Field on Sunday had loser and virtual playoff elimination written all over it, except for two glaring statistics: The Titans committed four turnovers to none for the Steelers, and Pittsburgh’s defense, for all its trouble stopping the run, kept Tennessee out of the end zone all …

Steelers’ patchwork defense shredded, but nearly bests Bolts
3 years, 4 months ago

Steelers’ patchwork defense shredded, but nearly bests Bolts

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Only one Steelers defense during coach Mike Tomlin’s 15-year tenure ever gave up more yards than the patchwork group that got shredded by Justin Herbert and the Chargers on Sunday night. But when asked to get one last stop, the Steelers’ defense gave up 75 yards and the winning touchdown in three regrettable plays. “I know we …

Boswell’s late field goal lifts Steelers past Bears 29-27
3 years, 4 months ago

Boswell’s late field goal lifts Steelers past Bears 29-27

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin sat down, smiled and let out a sarcastic laugh. “Had ’em all the way, right?” the longtime Pittsburgh Steelers coach said after his team slipped past Chicago 29-27 on Monday night. Roethlisberger guided the Steelers 52 yards in seven plays — abetted by Chicago’s 12th penalty of the night — to set up Chris Boswell’s 40-yard …

Boswell's late field goal lifts Steelers past Bears 29-27
3 years, 4 months ago

Boswell's late field goal lifts Steelers past Bears 29-27

The Independent  

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Steelers overcome rust, short-handed Ravens to move to 11-0
4 years, 3 months ago

Steelers overcome rust, short-handed Ravens to move to 11-0

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin isn’t one for excuses. “Obviously we won, but it sure doesn’t feel like it,” said Roethlisberger, whose 1-yard strike to JuJu Smith-Schuster early in the fourth quarter gave the Steelers a 12-point lead they flirted with squandering. Running onto Heinz Field missing more than a dozen players on the reserve/COVID-19 list, including reigning NFL MVP Lamar …

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