Pittsburgh Steelers overcome New York Giants for third straight win
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pittsburgh Steelers overcome New York Giants for third straight win

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Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Calvin Austin III returned a punt 73 yards for a touchdown to help the Pittsburgh Steelers grind out a 26-18 win over the New York Giants. After a dour first half saw both teams trade field goals for a 9-9 scoreline at the break, Austin III broke free and found the end zone with just over four minutes left in the third. After each team recorded another field goal, rookie Steelers cornerback Beanie Bishop picked off Giants quarterback Daniel Jones in the final minute to clinch a third straight win for Pittsburgh. Steelers quarterback Wilson finished with 278 yards in the air to go along with his touchdown, while Jones tallied 264 passing yards and an interception as New York extended their losing streak to three.

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Brian Daboll says Giants will ‘evaluate’ at QB after Daniel Jones’ struggles in loss to Panthers
1 month, 1 week ago

Brian Daboll says Giants will ‘evaluate’ at QB after Daniel Jones’ struggles in loss to Panthers

New York Times  

New York Giants coach Brian Daboll said the team would “evaluate” the quarterback position after Daniel Jones threw two interceptions in a 20-17 overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. This INT 🔥🔥🔥🔥 📺: NFL Network pic.twitter.com/3h2i0ql6iQ — Carolina Panthers November 10, 2024 Jones finished with 190 passing yards and a 50.5 passer rating, along with 26 rushing yards …

Mike Tomlin Makes Bold Statement About Steelers' Quarterback Situation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mike Tomlin Makes Bold Statement About Steelers' Quarterback Situation

Associated Press  

The article discusses the Pittsburgh Steelers' recent start to the season and their efforts to find a new starting quarterback. Mike Tomlin has decided to give Russell Wilson a chance to prove himself, despite the veteran quarterback's recent struggles. The Steelers have been playing better in recent weeks, but they still have a lot of challenges to overcome, including their …

Steelers Dominate Giants, Secure Crucial AFC North Lead
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Steelers Dominate Giants, Secure Crucial AFC North Lead

Associated Press  

Calvin Austin III scored twice as many points as the Steelers did, leading the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 26-18 victory over the New York Giants. Austin returned a punt for a touchdown and hauled in a lob by Russell Wilson for another score. He finished with three receptions for 54 yards and added a 29-yard over-the-shoulder grab from Wilson early …

Steelers Seek Home Dominance as Giants Visit Acrisure Stadium
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Steelers Seek Home Dominance as Giants Visit Acrisure Stadium

Associated Press  

The Steelers look to keep their Monday night home dominance going against the reeling Giants in a crucial AFC clash. The Giants, who have struggled to protect Daniel Jones, will need to slow down Najee Harris and Dexter Lawrence to keep their offense afloat. The Steelers' defense, led by T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith, will be looking to generate pressure …

Mike Tomlin vindicated, Russell Wilson ‘excellent’ in Steelers debut
2 months ago

Mike Tomlin vindicated, Russell Wilson ‘excellent’ in Steelers debut

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — Two series into Russell Wilson’s first start as the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, a small smattering of boos rained down at Acrisure Stadium. Wilson said that following Pickens’ game two weeks ago against the Dallas Cowboys, when his frustration bubbled over on several instances, the quarterback sat down with the receiver to help keep him engaged. “Throwing that first …

Giants’ loss to Bengals extends their winless streak at MetLife Stadium
2 months, 1 week ago

Giants’ loss to Bengals extends their winless streak at MetLife Stadium

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFOPD, N.J. — The New York Giants are giving new meaning to the phrase: “There is no place like home.” Home is becoming the last place the Giants want to be these days. Quarterback Daniel Jones drove New York to the Bengals 14 with about four minutes left in the first quarter with the Giants down 7-0. “He’s an …

Steelers and Cowboys are hurting in different ways heading into prime-time showdown
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Steelers and Cowboys are hurting in different ways heading into prime-time showdown

Associated Press  

Dallas at Pittsburgh Sunday, 8:15 p.m. EDT, NBC BetMGM NFL Odds: Steelers by 2 Series record: Cowboys lead 17-16 Against the spread: Cowboys 2-2; Steelers 3-1 Last meeting: Steelers beat Cowboys 24-19 on Nov. 8, 2020. Lawrence is on injured reserve after also getting hurt against New York.. CB DaRon Bland is eligible to return, but won’t play yet, after …

Steelers stingy defense poses a new challenge for QB Anthony Richardson and Colts in Week 4
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Steelers stingy defense poses a new challenge for QB Anthony Richardson and Colts in Week 4

Associated Press  

Pittsburgh at Indianapolis Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Steelers by 2 Series record: Colts lead 24-19 Against the spread: Pittsburgh 3-0, Colts 2-1 Last meeting: Colts won 30-13 in Indianapolis on Dec. 16, 2023. Last week: Steelers beat Chargers 20-10 in Pittsburgh; Colts beat Bears 21-16 in Indianapolis Steelers offense: overall, rush, pass, scoring Steelers defense: overall, …

The Steelers want to dominate on the ground, but one element is still missing
2 months, 4 weeks ago

The Steelers want to dominate on the ground, but one element is still missing

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — As the Pittsburgh Steelers offense trotted onto the field Sunday at Acrisure Stadium with a 10-point lead and just under five minutes remaining on the clock, running back Najee Harris had a message in the huddle. I know I do, so y’all boys lead the way.’” To that point, the Los Angeles Chargers’ stingy defense had limited Pittsburgh …

Justin Fields wins 2nd straight start as sub for Russell Wilson, leads Steelers past Broncos 13-6
3 months, 1 week ago

Justin Fields wins 2nd straight start as sub for Russell Wilson, leads Steelers past Broncos 13-6

Associated Press  

DENVER — Justin Fields and the Pittsburgh Steelers squeaked past the sputtering Denver Broncos 13-6 on Sunday with Russell Wilson reprising his bitter role as sideline spectator in the Mile High City. Nix, who had a pair of turnovers deep in Seattle’s territory in his NFL debut, was intercepted by Cory Trice Jr. in the back of the end zone …

Steelers, minus Fautanu, expect bounce-back week before preseason game against Buffalo
4 months, 1 week ago

Steelers, minus Fautanu, expect bounce-back week before preseason game against Buffalo

Associated Press  

LATROBE, Pa. — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin characterized his team’s home preseason loss against Houston last week as a “sloppy” performance filled with inconsistencies and mistakes. Tomlin said he is “optimistic” for a quick return, but plans to take Fautanu’s injury “day by day.” Fautanu, the 20th overall pick, had a brace on his left knee following Friday’s game …

Mike Tomlin and the Steelers didn’t panic during their December swoon. Now they’re in the playoffs
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Mike Tomlin and the Steelers didn’t panic during their December swoon. Now they’re in the playoffs

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers hold a team meeting every Monday afternoon. It was there during an awful stretch from mid-November to mid-December that saw them drop four of five games, fire embattled offensive coordinator Matt Canada, and have former players that used to dot Tomlin’s locker room — Ben Roethlisberger chief among them — question whether the “Steeler Way” …

Steelers move a step closer to playoffs with win over Ravens
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Steelers move a step closer to playoffs with win over Ravens

LA Times  

Mason Rudolph threw a 71-yard touchdown pass to Diontae Johnson on the first play of the fourth quarter, and the Pittsburgh Steelers took a step toward the postseason with a 17-10 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday. After Baltimore’s Gus Edwards lost a fumble, the Steelers kicked a field goal with 3:13 remaining. The Ravens didn’t manage a first …

Steelers end 3-game skid, beat Bengals 34-11 behind Mason Rudolph
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Steelers end 3-game skid, beat Bengals 34-11 behind Mason Rudolph

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Mason Rudolph and embattled receiver George Pickens connected for two long touchdowns, and the Pittsburgh Steelers kept their fading playoff hopes alive, beating the Cincinnati Bengals 34-11 on Saturday. Rudolph, making his first start in two years in place of the injured Kenny Pickett and the ineffective Mitch Trubisky, hit Pickens for an 86-yard catch-and-run score on Pittsburgh’s …

Rudolph hits Pickens for 2 long touchdowns, Steelers end 3-game skid with 34-11 win over Bengals
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Rudolph hits Pickens for 2 long touchdowns, Steelers end 3-game skid with 34-11 win over Bengals

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Mason Rudolph isn’t afraid to admit his mind would drift toward the future as the seasons passed and he remained at the bottom of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ depth chart. Two-plus years after his last appearance in a regular-season game, Rudolph threw for 290 yards and two long touchdowns to embattled wide receiver George Pickens on Saturday as the …

Bailey Zappe throws for 3 TDs, Patriots damage Steelers’ playoff hopes with 21-18 win
1 year ago

Bailey Zappe throws for 3 TDs, Patriots damage Steelers’ playoff hopes with 21-18 win

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — The wins used to come so easy and so often for David Andrews early in his career with the New England Patriots, the veteran center barely noticed them. The defense got the stops when necessary and New England ended a five-game losing streak while damaging Pittsburgh’s increasingly brittle playoff hopes. Ezekiel Elliott had 140 yards from scrimmage — …

Steelers pile up season-high 421 yards without Canada, beat Burrow-less Bengals 16-10
1 year ago

Steelers pile up season-high 421 yards without Canada, beat Burrow-less Bengals 16-10

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Days after firing offensive coordinator Matt Canada, the Pittsburgh Steelers showed new life on offense. Kenny Pickett threw for a season-high 278 yards and the Steelers outlasted the Joe Burrow-less Cincinnati Bengals 16-10 on Sunday. In their first game since Canada’s dismissal — the franchise’s first in-season coordinator or head coach change since 1941 — the Steelers totaled …

Steelers struggle again on offense, inconsistency magnified in 13-10 loss to rival Browns
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Six stats behind Steelers’ improbable 6-3 record: Takeaways, fourth-quarter Kenny
1 year, 1 month 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: …

Pittsburgh Steelers snatch win from Tennessee Titans with late touchdown
1 year, 1 month ago

Pittsburgh Steelers snatch win from Tennessee Titans with late touchdown

The Independent  

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Injuries hurt, but Steelers sunk by self-inflicted wounds vs. Jaguars
1 year, 1 month 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 …

The Steelers are winning in spite of the offense. At some point, they’ll need to win because of it
1 year, 2 months ago

The Steelers are winning in spite of the offense. At some point, they’ll need to win because of it

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Kenny Pickett can talk about the noise — no matter where it comes from — and the need to drown it out. And while they eventually morphed into some form of almost bewildered “how did that happen” euphoria after the Steelers pulled out a 17-10 victory in which the Ravens played a willing accomplice, five games into a …

T.J. Watt’s scoop-and-score lifts Steelers past Browns 26-22 as Cleveland loses Nick Chubb to injury
1 year, 3 months ago

T.J. Watt’s scoop-and-score lifts Steelers past Browns 26-22 as Cleveland loses Nick Chubb to injury

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith knew what was coming. The Steelers extended their regular-season home winning streak against their AFC North rivals to 20 and counting in a victory overshadowed by a serious left knee injury to Cleveland star running back Nick Chubb. The four-time Pro Bowler’s sixth NFL season ended two plays into the second quarter after …

Steelers beat Browns 28-14 but miss out on playoffs
1 year, 11 months ago

Steelers beat Browns 28-14 but miss out on playoffs

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers spent the second half of the season digging their way out of a deep hole, but they finally encountered one obstacle they couldn’t overcome. Just as the clock hit zero to finish off a 28-14 victory over Cleveland on Sunday, Pittsburgh’s slim but for weeks seemingly zombielike playoff chances vanished when the Miami Dolphins kicked …

Three games, 1 playoff spot: How the Steelers’ season ended, minute by minute
1 year, 11 months ago

Three games, 1 playoff spot: How the Steelers’ season ended, minute by minute

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — As fullback Derek Watt plunged into the end zone to seal the Steelers’ 28-14 victory over the Browns, virtually every Pittsburgh player pivoted to face the scoreboard. Kaboly: Steelers coming up short of playoffs might be a blessing in disguise – The Athletic https://t.co/QAEjVj62JB — Mark Kaboly January 9, 2023 Here’s a minute-by-minute look back at how three …

Steelers still alive after last-minute 16-13 win over Ravens
1 year, 11 months ago

Steelers still alive after last-minute 16-13 win over Ravens

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — A lot still has to go right for the Pittsburgh Steelers to make the playoffs. Kenny Pickett threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Najee Harris with 56 seconds remaining, giving the Steelers a 16-13 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night and improbably keeping their postseason hopes alive entering the final week of the regular season. But …

How Steelers’ bye-week Festivus, new ‘ground rules’ spurred a second-half surge
1 year, 11 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 …

Joe Burrow steers Cincinnati Bengals past Tom Brady’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2 years ago

Joe Burrow steers Cincinnati Bengals past Tom Brady’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Independent  

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Jalen Hurts and AJ Brown lead dominant Eagles over Steelers
2 years, 1 month ago

Jalen Hurts and AJ Brown lead dominant Eagles over Steelers

The Independent  

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Daniel Jones, Giants beat long odds; defense goes blitz-crazy in win vs. Ravens
2 years, 2 months ago

Daniel Jones, Giants beat long odds; defense goes blitz-crazy in win vs. Ravens

New York Times  

Another week, another Giants win. Considering how conservative the Giants’ passing attack has been, one would expect the approach on third-and-longs to be a safe check-down from quarterback Daniel Jones to improve field position before punting. 📺: CBS pic.twitter.com/GJmvBjuYzb — New York Giants October 16, 2022 Daboll said he hopes to play Robinson “a little bit more this week.” It …

Trubisky, Steelers searching for spark after loss to Pats
2 years, 3 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 …

Roethlisberger, Steelers in playoffs after OT win
2 years, 11 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 …

Steelers’ patchwork defense shredded, but nearly bests Bolts
3 years, 1 month 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 …

Chargers avoid complete meltdown with late, 53-yard TD in win over Steelers
3 years, 1 month ago

Chargers avoid complete meltdown with late, 53-yard TD in win over Steelers

LA Times  

Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams outraces Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Tre Norwood to score on a 53-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter of the Chargers’ 41-37 victory Sunday at SoFi Stadium. Leading by 17 points to start the fourth quarter Sunday night, the Chargers avoided an epic three-phase, five-alarm meltdown to escape with a heart-thumping 41-37 victory over Pittsburgh. Justin …

Steelers rally to beat Bills 23-16 to open season
3 years, 3 months ago

Steelers rally to beat Bills 23-16 to open season

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Knowing it was going to take the Steelers’ new-look offense time to find its footing, Ben Roethlisberger was counting on Pittsburgh’s defense to keep the score close. “But I’m very happy with where we are, especially Week 1.” After managing three first downs and 53 yards through two quarters, Roethlisberger got to work in the second …

Struggling Steelers in midst of historic collapse
4 years ago

Struggling Steelers in midst of historic collapse

Associated Press  

The Pittsburgh Steelers have gone from dreams of matching the perfect 1972 Miami Dolphins to searching for another win. After winning their first 11 games for the first time in franchise history, the Steelers were upset at home two weeks ago against Washington. Pittsburgh would prefer to follow the path of the 2009 Saints, who won their first 13 games …

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