Russell Wilson’s miscues prove pivotal in Steelers loss: ‘I put that game on me’
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Russell Wilson’s miscues prove pivotal in Steelers loss: ‘I put that game on me’

New York Times  

BALTIMORE — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson saw the green grass in front of him, with the end zone within reach, and took off running. Tune in on FOX pic.twitter.com/zWEtx7xIQ9 — Baltimore Ravens December 21, 2024 During the Steelers’ 34-17 loss to the Ravens on Saturday, plays that can’t happen too often did. “We’ve all got to be on one stream,” said inside linebacker and former Raven Patrick Queen, who wears the green dot on his helmet as the defensive signal caller. pic.twitter.com/LOMbBM914K — Baltimore Ravens December 21, 2024 “It definitely changed the game when they got that interception,” Wilson said. They called Saturday a “hat and T-shirt” game, with the chance to celebrate another AFC North title in their biggest rival’s locker room.

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Ravens finally got the breaks in their series with Pittsburgh, and they won convincingly
19 hours, 18 minutes ago

Ravens finally got the breaks in their series with Pittsburgh, and they won convincingly

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Fortune finally smiled on the Baltimore Ravens in their heated rivalry with Pittsburgh. “It felt good to be able to return that favor.” The Ravens beat Pittsburgh 34-17 on Saturday, clinching a playoff berth and pulling into a first-place tie with the Steelers in the AFC North. — On Oct. 21 at Tampa Bay, he intercepted two passes …

Steelers miss chance to clinch AFC North because of ‘two negative plays’
1 day, 12 hours ago

Steelers miss chance to clinch AFC North because of ‘two negative plays’

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — All season long, the Pittsburgh Steelers have depended on a standard formula for winning: stop the run, protect the ball, force the opponent into mistakes. And we didn’t do that either.” Pittsburgh came into the game tied for first in the NFL with a plus-18 turnover differential. The Steelers picked off Lamar Jackson early in the fourth quarter …

Lamar Jackson and the Ravens draw even atop the AFC North, beating the 1st-place Steelers 34-17
1 day, 14 hours ago

Lamar Jackson and the Ravens draw even atop the AFC North, beating the 1st-place Steelers 34-17

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Lamar Jackson was solid in Baltimore’s biggest game of the season so far. Jackson threw three touchdown passes and Marlon Humphrey scored on a fourth-quarter interception return to help the Ravens pull even with Pittsburgh atop the AFC North with a 34-17 victory over the Steelers on Saturday. I felt like the performance we put on wasn’t perfect, …

Wilson throws for 2 touchdowns as Steelers cruise past mistake-prone Browns 27-14
2 weeks ago

Wilson throws for 2 touchdowns as Steelers cruise past mistake-prone Browns 27-14

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Cam Heyward has been on good teams before. Russell Wilson threw for 158 yards and two touchdowns, Heyward recorded two sacks and the Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 27-14 on Sunday even with leading receiver George Pickens watching from the sideline while missing the first game of his career due to a groin injury. “I don’t believe the …

Steelers QB Russell Wilson is spreading the wealth on offense
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Steelers QB Russell Wilson is spreading the wealth on offense

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington was minding his own business during practice recently, doing his due diligence while running his route when the ball suddenly came his way. Washington was on the back side all by his lonesome while a sea of wide receivers and running backs zig-zagged across quarterback Russell Wilson’s field of vision. “It’s like …

Russell Wilson throws for a season-high 414 yards and 3 TDs as the Steelers top the Bengals 44-38
3 weeks ago

Russell Wilson throws for a season-high 414 yards and 3 TDs as the Steelers top the Bengals 44-38

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Russell Wilson has been at the center of a quarterback controversy since he arrived in Pittsburgh, competing with Justin Fields for the starting job. Wilson threw for a season-high 414 yards and three touchdowns, and the Steelers outlasted Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals for a 44-38 victory. We knew it was going to be a heavyweight fight.” …

Ravens’ running game was crucial in a big win over the Chargers, especially on 4th down
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Ravens’ running game was crucial in a big win over the Chargers, especially on 4th down

Associated Press  

Older siblings everywhere could appreciate John Harbaugh’s refusal to concede an inch against his younger brother Jim. “We grew up in the same room and have always lived our life side by side, but that’s not what the game is about,” John Harbaugh said. “I’m proud of the way they came out and responded after the first 10 points — …

NFL Week 11 Sunday review: Steelers edge Ravens in classic, Lions continue best start in 90 years, Chargers hold on late
1 month ago

NFL Week 11 Sunday review: Steelers edge Ravens in classic, Lions continue best start in 90 years, Chargers hold on late

CNN  

CNN — Week 11 saw late drama, blowout wins and surprising upsets as the 2024 NFL season’s playoff picture became a little bit clearer. And they did so admirably, holding Baltimore’s offense to two touchdowns – one coming late in the fourth quarter – and a season-low 329 total yards, as well as forcing three turnovers. Jackson looked out of …

Steelers transformed the way they do business in the offseason. The results have been dramatic
1 month, 1 week ago

Steelers transformed the way they do business in the offseason. The results have been dramatic

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — On the surface, the call was risky, but only to those who haven’t been paying attention to how the Pittsburgh Steelers go about their business these days. The offense continued to sputter under Matt Canada and the NFL’s most expensive defense made enough plays to keep the Steelers competitive but not enough to close the gap between Pittsburgh …

Wilson's Obsession with the Game Continues as Steelers Emerge from a Tough Start
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wilson's Obsession with the Game Continues as Steelers Emerge from a Tough Start

Associated Press  

Russell Wilson shines in his first two starts for the Pittsburgh Steelers, showcasing his dedication to learning and understanding the game. Despite facing challenges with penalties and a struggling defense, he has shown flashes of brilliance, completing 36 of 57 for 542 yards and leading the Steelers to a surprising victory over the New York Giants. Wilson's commitment to continuous …

NFL QB stock report, Week 8: Russell Wilson dazzles in debut; Patrick Mahomes still No. 1?
2 months ago

NFL QB stock report, Week 8: Russell Wilson dazzles in debut; Patrick Mahomes still No. 1?

New York Times  

Russell Wilson’s debut was proof all questions can be answered on the football field. GO DEEPER Mike Tomlin vindicated, Russell Wilson 'excellent' in Steelers debut That’s some real pressure, and Wilson handled it as well as anyone could have hoped. Powered by @awscloud pic.twitter.com/0ds0cXRl8X — Next Gen Stats October 21, 2024 Wilson breezed through his first test, and his next …

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 …

Steelers followed their blueprint vs. Raiders, but the elephant in the room remains
2 months, 1 week ago

Steelers followed their blueprint vs. Raiders, but the elephant in the room remains

New York Times  

LAS VEGAS — To tell the story of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 32-13 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, you have to start a decade ago and several states away in Madison, Wis. “I carried that with me, and it’s been something I try to do, especially when you get in those situations.” With the Steelers down three outside …

Justin Tucker’s field goal helps Baltimore Ravens beat Cincinnati Bengals
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Justin Tucker’s field goal helps Baltimore Ravens beat Cincinnati Bengals

The Independent  

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The Ravens’ struggles in the fourth quarter nearly cost them another game
2 months, 4 weeks ago

The Ravens’ struggles in the fourth quarter nearly cost them another game

Associated Press  

— Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has been telling his teammates they need to do a better job of putting opponents away and finishing games. The Ravens got their first win of the season in Week 3 at Dallas, escaping 28-25 after leading by 22 points in the fourth quarter. The Ravens led by 10 points early in the fourth quarter …

Steelers QB Russell Wilson is questionable for opener at Atlanta with a calf injury
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Steelers QB Russell Wilson is questionable for opener at Atlanta with a calf injury

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers thought they settled their quarterback competition when coach Mike Tomlin anointed Russell Wilson the starter for Sunday’s opener in Atlanta. The Steelers listed Wilson as “questionable” for Week 1 after the 35-year-old aggravated a calf injury in practice on Thursday, potentially opening the door for Justin Fields to get the nod against the Falcons. “So …

Chiefs hold off Ravens 27-20 when review overturns a TD on final play of NFL's season opener
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Chiefs hold off Ravens 27-20 when review overturns a TD on final play of NFL's season opener

Hindustan Times  

— Patrick Mahomes threw for 291 yards and a touchdown, and the Kansas City defense kept Lamar Jackson and the Ravens out of the end zone on three heart-stopping plays in the final seconds, allowing the Chiefs to begin the pursuit of a record third straight Super Bowl title with a 27-20 victory over Baltimore on Thursday night. Chiefs hold …

Pittsburgh Steelers are handing their offense to veteran QB Russell Wilson
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pittsburgh Steelers are handing their offense to veteran QB Russell Wilson

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are going to let Russell Wilson cook. Coach Mike Tomlin announced the nine-time Pro Bowler as the starter on Wednesday, putting an end to a largely perfunctory quarterback competition with Justin Fields in which the 35-year-old Wilson held the “pole position” as Tomlin put it for months and did little to cede ground to Fields. …

Russell Wilson, Justin Fields lead TD drives for Steelers in 24-17 loss to Lions in preseason finale
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Russell Wilson, Justin Fields lead TD drives for Steelers in 24-17 loss to Lions in preseason finale

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin still isn’t ready to say who his starting quarterback will be when the season begins. Russell Wilson and Justin Fields led touchdown drives for the Steelers, who lost 24-17 to the Detroit Lions on Saturday in the preseason finale for both teams. Tomlin has said repeatedly that Wilson is in the “pole position” …

Steelers QB Russell Wilson plans to play in preseason finale against Detroit
4 months ago

Steelers QB Russell Wilson plans to play in preseason finale against Detroit

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Russell Wilson wants another shot to get the Pittsburgh Steelers offense heading in the right direction before the regular season starts. “And obviously, we didn’t get the win and everything else, but I think the big thing for us is just executing and us making our plays and doing our thing.” Pittsburgh’s starting offense has failed to produce …

Backup QB Josh Johnson goes 11 for 11 as the Ravens hold off the Falcons 13-12
4 months ago

Backup QB Josh Johnson goes 11 for 11 as the Ravens hold off the Falcons 13-12

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Tavius Robinson took advantage of an opportunity to make a game-changing play. Robinson stopped Jase McClellan well short of the goal line on a 2-point conversion in the final minute to preserve Baltimore’s 13-12 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Robinson, a linebacker who made one start for the Ravens last season as a rookie, was in Saturday’s game …

Ravens’ Zay Flowers fumbles near the end zone after being flagged for taunting in the AFC title game
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ravens’ Zay Flowers fumbles near the end zone after being flagged for taunting in the AFC title game

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Baltimore Ravens rookie receiver Zay Flowers made a couple of major mistakes that cost his team points late in the AFC championship game Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. The biggest came early in the fourth quarter with the Ravens down 17-7 when he reached the ball into the end zone, trying to score a touchdown that would …

Sean Payton downplays sideline flare-up with Russell Wilson: ‘I was upset about the call’
1 year ago

Sean Payton downplays sideline flare-up with Russell Wilson: ‘I was upset about the call’

New York Times  

As the Denver Broncos lined up to kick a field goal down 21 points late in the third quarter, coach Sean Payton ripped into the officials before turning his ire toward quarterback Russell Wilson in the team’s 42-17 loss to the Detroit Lions on Saturday at Ford Field. I really try to play penalty-free football.” Payton said after the game …

Ravens rout Seahawks 37-3 behind defense and Keaton Mitchell’s big day
1 year, 1 month ago

Ravens rout Seahawks 37-3 behind defense and Keaton Mitchell’s big day

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Ravens let the trade deadline pass without adding a running back. After Seattle got a field goal, the Seahawks had a great chance to cut into the lead further when a fumble by Beckham gave them the ball at Baltimore’s 43. He ran the ball very hard,” said Seattle nose tackle Jarran Reed said, adding that …

In throttling Seahawks, Ravens make case as one of NFL’s most balanced teams
1 year, 1 month ago

In throttling Seahawks, Ravens make case as one of NFL’s most balanced teams

New York Times  

BALTIMORE — Keaton Mitchell and Odell Beckham Jr. danced in the end zone. pic.twitter.com/NjWYCO3FG5 — Baltimore Ravens November 5, 2023 “If we’re playing like that, we don’t even need to hit a peak or stride, just keep staying locked in how we are and just playing every opponent the same way — physicality, being smart and defending what’s ours, our …

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 …

Bengals defense finds itself via unsung heroes, trust calls in win over Seahawks
1 year, 2 months ago

Bengals defense finds itself via unsung heroes, trust calls in win over Seahawks

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of 49ers vs. Bengals in Week 8. “No matter how much gas you got in the tank, you got enough to finish the game, you always find that extra bit,” Sam Hubbard said. “You always feel like these guys have such an attitude to find a way to get that ball out and not just …

Russell Wilson’s worst game as Broncos QB renews questions about future
1 year, 2 months ago

Russell Wilson’s worst game as Broncos QB renews questions about future

New York Times  

— Russell Wilson looked to his left as soon as the shotgun snap hit his hands. On the second play of Denver’s next drive, after the Broncos defense limited the Chiefs to a field goal, Wilson dropped back to pass and saw Jerry Jeudy up the left seam. “Can’t happen.” Broncos head coach Sean Payton said he was “disappointed but …

Zach Wilson, Jets show signs of life in loss to Chiefs. Can they carry it forward?
1 year, 2 months ago

Zach Wilson, Jets show signs of life in loss to Chiefs. Can they carry it forward?

New York Times  

NFL Week 5 Power Rankings are out now. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Jets coach Robert Saleh walked to the lectern on Sunday night and gripped it so hard it should’ve snapped in half. – Jets QB Zach Wilson on his fumbled snap pic.twitter.com/ZFjwLUF1ue — NFL on CBS 🏈 October 2, 2023 On the sideline, Wilson blamed himself, but …

AFC North Whiparound: Injuries abound as division foes prepare to square off
1 year, 3 months ago

AFC North Whiparound: Injuries abound as division foes prepare to square off

New York Times  

Each week during the regular season, our crew of AFC North writers will tackle the division’s biggest storylines, most important games, top players and other headlines in a roundtable format. Center Tyler Linderbaum and left tackle Ronnie Stanley are considered week to week, which, in John Harbaugh’s parlance, usually means missing multiple games. GO DEEPER 'Kenny will be fine': Mike …

Ravens’ NFL-record preseason winning streak ends at 24 with a loss to the Commanders
1 year, 4 months ago

Ravens’ NFL-record preseason winning streak ends at 24 with a loss to the Commanders

Associated Press  

— Sam Howell was still in middle school the last time the Baltimore Ravens had lost a preseason game. Washington’s new starting quarterback threw for 188 yards and two touchdowns as the Commanders edged the Ravens 29-28 on a last-minute field goal. “Especially knowing what they had on the other side with their little streak.” The back-and-forth thriller featured five …

Hubbard’s 98-yard fumble return lifts Bengals over Ravens
1 year, 11 months ago

Hubbard’s 98-yard fumble return lifts Bengals over Ravens

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The ball went right to Sam Hubbard, and the defensive end took off down the field. Hubbard returned Tyler Huntley’s fumble 98 yards for a tiebreaking touchdown in the fourth quarter, helping Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens 24-17 in the first round of the AFC playoffs on Sunday night. “That’s why you never …

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 …

Snell runs for go-ahead TD, Steelers hold off Colts 24-17
2 years ago

Snell runs for go-ahead TD, Steelers hold off Colts 24-17

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Benny Snell Jr. kept waiting for his first carry of the season. He ran for 62 yards, scored the go-ahead touchdown with 9:55 left and then watched as his Pittsburgh Steelers teammates fended off a last-minute comeback bid to beat the Indianapolis Colts 24-17 on Monday night. “He was on the punt team coming in and sometimes you …

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

Henry’s TD run in OT lifts Titans over skidding Ravens 30-24
4 years, 1 month ago

Henry’s TD run in OT lifts Titans over skidding Ravens 30-24

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — For three quarters, the undermanned Ravens put the clamps on Derrick Henry and the Tennessee Titans. “You could just kind of tell as the game wore on to the fourth quarter that we were wearing on them offensively,” Titans coach Mike Vrabel said. “We’ve been preaching that we have to play all four quarters and dominate.” Tennessee trailed …

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