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Steelers believe they’re Super Bowl contenders. The next 3 weeks will see if they’re right

PITTSBURGH — Preseason’s over. It’s a testament to the weekly tunnel vision Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin creates that wide receiver Calvin Austin III needed to be reminded about the daunting stretch that awaits after Sunday’s relatively drama-free 27-14 win over Cleveland. “We know that when we’re out there, it’s going to always be a big-time performance.” The AP Top 25 …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

A hamstring injury silenced George Pickens. His Steelers teammates picked up the slack vs. Browns

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — A hamstring injury managed to do the one thing to George Pickens that nobody else has during the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver’s three eventful years in the NFL, Pickens included. Instead of a reunion with Browns defensive back Greg Newsome II just over two weeks after the two spent the final play of Cleveland’s victory on Nov. 21 …

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1 month ago

The bungling Bengals are wasting prolific seasons from their biggest stars

Associated Press

Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. Burrow became the second QB in NFL history to lose consecutive starts when throwing for at least 350 yards and three TDs without an interception in a 34-27 loss to the Chargers on Sunday night. The seven previous QBs who threw for at least 3,000 yards and 25 …

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1 month 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. …

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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 …

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3 months ago

Derek Carr and the Saints buck the NFL trend of early season offensive struggles

Associated Press

Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. Carr and the Saints are the exception, with the 128 offensive touchdowns down 54 from the first two weeks in 2020 and tied for the second fewest in the last 18 seasons. While Carr has thrown for only 443 yards in the first two weeks thanks to blowouts …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Sean Payton has had Mike Tomlin’s number, but the Steelers are seeking 3rd straight win over Denver

Associated Press

Pittsburgh at Denver Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, CBS BETMGM NFL ODDS: Steelers by 3. Key injuries Steelers: QB Russell Wilson’s injured calf means he’ll probably watch backup Justin Fields start for the second straight week.. LT Dan Moore Jr. missed practice this week. Stats and stuff The Steelers are searching for their first 2-0 start since 2020, when they began …

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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 …

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11 months, 1 week ago

NFL wild-card best and worst coaching decisions: Bobby Slowik, Texans solve Browns’ D

New York Times

Weaknesses are exposed and every decision is magnified in the playoffs. Likes Slowik exposes the Browns’ defense Stroud’s EPA per dropback against man coverage in the regular season ranked 25th among quarterbacks with at least 200 pass attempts. The Browns were the league’s best man coverage team in the regular season but Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik did a good …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Analysis: McVay kicking himself over dubious decisions that doomed Rams on a wacky wild-card weekend

Associated Press

Regrets, Sean McVay has a few. Less than two years after shepherding the Los Angeles Rams to a triumph in Super Bowl 56, McVay’s dubious decisions doomed LA to a 24-23 loss to the Detroit Lions and his former quarterback Jared Goff. He opted to punt, a decision the Surrender Index rated as pretty jittery, saying, “this punt ranks at …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Steelers’ Tomlin abruptly leaves press conference when asked about his contract

Associated Press

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Pittsburgh Steelers’ latest one-and-done playoff appearance is raising questions about Mike Tomlin’s future. Tomlin walked off the podium at his postgame news conference following a 31-17 loss to the Buffalo Bills when a reporter began with, “Mike, you have a year left on your contract.” The abrupt exit only heightened speculation about what’s next for …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Kathy Griffin files for divorce from Randy Bick days ahead of 4th wedding anniversary

LA Times

Comedian Kathy Griffin has filed for divorce from her second husband, Randy Bick, just days ahead of their fourth wedding anniversary. Griffin, 63, and Bick, 44, an entertainment marketing executive, have a prenuptial agreement, which she’s asking the court to enforce, the documents said. Griffin and Bick had a New Year’s Day wedding at home in 2020 with “Grace & …

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1 year 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 …

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1 year ago

George Pickens, Mason Rudolph resuscitate Steelers’ offense in win over Bengals: Where was this before?

New York Times

By Larry Holder, Mike DeFabo, Mark Kaboly and Paul Dehner Jr. Pickens’ third explosive play occurred on another deep ball from Rudolph, this one going for a 66-yard TD connection in the third quarter. GO DEEPER NFL Week 16 expert picks and odds for Cowboys vs. Dolphins, 49ers vs. Ravens and every other game Rudolph, the Steelers’ 2018 third-round pick, …

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1 year ago

Mike Tomlin believes in ‘football justice.’ The Steelers have been served a cold dose of it

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin talks occasionally about the idea of “football justice,” the belief that players and teams who put in the time and stick together are eventually rewarded. Pittsburgh rose into contention by beginning the season 6-0 in games decided by eight points or less, a streak that included wins over AFC North rivals Cleveland and Baltimore, games in …

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1 year ago

Sloppy Steelers’ playoff hopes take another hit with loss to Patriots

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers had an opportunity to create some separation in the race for an AFC wild-card spot. “I have to play better,” Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky said. I didn’t play good enough to win.” Trubisky made his first start in nearly a year for Pittsburgh in place of the injured Kenny Pickett, who is out indefinitely after …

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1 year ago

DeFabo: For Steelers and Kenny Pickett, 2023 is already a failure, no matter how it ends

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of Patriots vs Steelers on Thursday Night Football. PITTSBURGH — On Monday morning, less than 24 hours after the Pittsburgh Steelers suffered one of the most embarrassing losses of the Mike Tomlin era, Pittsburgh’s head coach delivered some mixed injury news. Quarterback Kenny Pickett aggravated his ankle injury when diving for the goal line in …

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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 …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Which team can maximize the 2024 NFL Draft’s No. 1 pick: Bears, Giants or Patriots? Sando’s Pick Six

New York Times

Cover 7 | Monday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. Bears: Coach Matt Eberflus appears to be doing a solid job with Chicago’s defense since taking over play-calling duties, which normally might be enough for ownership to give him a third season. TD-INT Totals For Past 12 MVP QBs Season MVP QB Wk 1-10 …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Steelers leaving door 'ajar' for QB Kenny Pickett to play against Titans. Safety Fitzpatrick out

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PITTSBURGH: Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is leaving the door “ajar” for Kenny Pickett to play on Thursday when Tennessee visits Acrisure Stadium. Pickett left Sunday’s 20-10 loss to Jacksonville late in the second quarter with a rib injury. The Steelers defense forced three turnovers and bent but rarely broke against the Jaguars with Fitzpatrick on the sideline, though the …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Steelers observations: Patrick Peterson the Swiss Army knife, Connor Heyward impressing

New York Times

LATROBE, Pa. — When Patrick Peterson arrived at Saint Vincent College, he said two things that stood out: “I honestly believe you’re going to see me a little bit of everywhere.” “I just want to thank Coach Tomlin for allowing me to be a ballplayer, not just a cornerback.” Tomlin has been true to his word to Peterson through the …

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1 year, 7 months ago

For the Steelers, a draft steeped in physicality and family

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Omar Khan spent more than 20 years in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ front office before being promoted to general manager last spring. He brought cornerback Joey Porter Jr. — the son of former Steelers linebacker and assistant coach Joey Porter Sr. — back home in the second. You’ve just got to be able to play dominant.” Asked what he …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Steelers welcoming NFL Draft trade offers, but not necessarily in Round 1

New York Times

PITTSBURGH — If any teams out there weren’t aware that the Steelers are shopping the 32nd pick in the NFL Draft, they sure are now. Coach Tomlin on having the 32nd pick ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/1amKRkUgte — Pittsburgh Steelers April 24, 2023 The Steelers acquired the Bears’ second-round pick for receiver Chase Claypool during the trade deadline last November. GO DEEPER Steelers …

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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 …

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Steelers believe they’re Super Bowl contenders. The next 3 weeks will see if they’re right

A hamstring injury silenced George Pickens. His Steelers teammates picked up the slack vs. Browns

The bungling Bengals are wasting prolific seasons from their biggest stars

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

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

Derek Carr and the Saints buck the NFL trend of early season offensive struggles

Sean Payton has had Mike Tomlin’s number, but the Steelers are seeking 3rd straight win over Denver

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

NFL wild-card best and worst coaching decisions: Bobby Slowik, Texans solve Browns’ D

Analysis: McVay kicking himself over dubious decisions that doomed Rams on a wacky wild-card weekend

Steelers’ Tomlin abruptly leaves press conference when asked about his contract

Kathy Griffin files for divorce from Randy Bick days ahead of 4th wedding anniversary

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

George Pickens, Mason Rudolph resuscitate Steelers’ offense in win over Bengals: Where was this before?

Mike Tomlin believes in ‘football justice.’ The Steelers have been served a cold dose of it

Sloppy Steelers’ playoff hopes take another hit with loss to Patriots

DeFabo: For Steelers and Kenny Pickett, 2023 is already a failure, no matter how it ends

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

Which team can maximize the 2024 NFL Draft’s No. 1 pick: Bears, Giants or Patriots? Sando’s Pick Six

Steelers leaving door 'ajar' for QB Kenny Pickett to play against Titans. Safety Fitzpatrick out

Steelers observations: Patrick Peterson the Swiss Army knife, Connor Heyward impressing

For the Steelers, a draft steeped in physicality and family

Steelers welcoming NFL Draft trade offers, but not necessarily in Round 1

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