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Steelers coach Mike Tomlin optimistic star LB T.J. Watt will be available for showdown with Ravens

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is optimistic star linebacker T.J. Watt’s balky ankle won’t keep him out of Saturday’s visit to Baltimore. Tomlin said he saw Watt walking around the team’s facility on Monday morning without much issue. Tomlin defended having Watt in the game with Philadelphia driving up two scores in the waning minutes, saying he was …

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Eagles try to cast aside perceived Hurts-Brown relationship issues ahead of Steelers showdown

Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — The guy on the Philly sports talk radio station had something to say, and he started to vent about the perceived strained relationship between star quarterback Jalen Hurts and standout wide receiver A.J. Both teams are in strong position for a playoff run — the Eagles led by Saquon Barkley and his pursuit of Eric Dickerson’s NFL season …

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3 weeks, 1 day 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.” …

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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, 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 …

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2 months ago

Steelers Shake Up Quarterback Lineup Despite Strong Start

Associated Press

The Pittsburgh Steelers switched quarterbacks despite a strong start to the season. Mike Tomlin and Russell Wilson alternated starts, with Wilson having a promising performance in his first game back from an injury. The team's defense, which has been a dominant force, has struggled with slow starts, but they were able to secure a victory over the New York Jets …

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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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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 …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Even in loss to Colts, Justin Fields makes his case to remain Steelers’ starting QB

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Even when Justin Fields’ initial plan goes awry, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback finds a way to prove he should remain ahead of Russell Wilson on the depth chart. Despite being sacked four times, losing one fumble and blaming himself for a botched snap in the final two minutes that led to a game-sealing turnover on downs, Fields ran …

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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 …

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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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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Justin Fields is anxious to compete, start for Steelers in preseason opener against Houston

Associated Press

Latrobe, Pa. — When the Pittsburgh Steelers traded for Justin Fields in March, the only expectation they had for the former Chicago Bears quarterback was that he would compete. The Steelers don’t need the 25-year-old Fields to be their new franchise quarterback, though a void remains three seasons after two-time Super Bowl winner Ben Roethlisberger retired. “I’m just trying to …

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8 months, 4 weeks ago

Learning from Russell Wilson could help the Steelers unlock Justin Fields’ potential

New York Times

ORLANDO, Fla. — Three years ago, after the Chicago Bears swung a major trade to move up to No. “It’s that bad.” That uninspiring start began a turbulent, three-year tenure in Chicago during which Fields went 10-28 as the starter. Tomlin said that the nine-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson will start in “pole position.” The coach …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Bills and Steelers, both counted out a month ago, to meet in playoffs after late-season rallies

Associated Press

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Stefon Diggs can’t speak to how Buffalo’s opening-round playoff opponent, the Pittsburgh Steelers, turned around their season and secured the AFC’s seventh and final playoff berth on the final weekend. “Four more” is what Diggs whispered into quarterback Josh Allen’s ear on Sunday, after the Bills capped an unlikely run by beating Miami. “That’s been the …

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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” …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Steelers keep playoff hopes alive into Week 18 with 30-23 win over Seahawks

Associated Press

SEATTLE — The punishing runs from Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren and a handful of clutch throws from Mason Rudolph have lifted the Pittsburgh Steelers into the final week of the regular season with their playoff hopes still alive. “I thought we got appropriate efforts from all parties involved and not to minimize it, it was just a critical time, …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Steelers will turn to Mason Rudolph once again if Kenny Pickett’s right ankle can’t go vs. Seattle

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Mason Rudolph’s dynamic play against Cincinnati helped keep the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season alive. Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Rudolph will “have the ball” to begin the week and will get the nod against the Seahawks if starter Kenny Pickett’s surgically repaired right ankle is not ready in time. Rudolph threw for 290 yards and two touchdowns in …

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11 months, 4 weeks ago

Mason Rudolph’s reward for Steelers’ win over the Bengals should be another start in Seattle

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Mason Rudolph didn’t get ahead of himself. So while the Pittsburgh Steelers longtime backup quarterback soaked in a dominant 34-11 win over Cincinnati on Saturday night in which he served not as a “freeloader” but a difference-maker while throwing for 290 yards and two long touchdowns, he made it a point not to peek into the future next …

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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, amid storm of criticism, ignites Steelers’ offense: ‘I kept receipts’

New York Times

PITTSBURGH — Controversy swirled and criticism followed this week, as Pittsburgh Steelers receiver George Pickens found himself in the middle of the news cycle. “Because he’s got talents,” Tomlin said, while acknowledging Pickens has room to grow personally and professionally. “We want to utilize them.” GO DEEPER Kaboly: George Pickens gave Mike Tomlin a golden opportunity. Mason Rudolph, once a …

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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

Steelers turning to Mason Rudolph at QB in hopes of giving sputtering offense a needed spark

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are turning to Mason Rudolph at quarterback in hopes of salvaging their season. Coach Mike Tomlin said Monday that Rudolph, a six-year veteran who hasn’t started a meaningful game since 2021, will start on Saturday against Cincinnati if Kenny Pickett’s surgically repaired right ankle isn’t healthy in time. He’s played sparingly over the past four …

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1 year ago

How Steelers coaches put their fingerprints on the offense with Matt Canada gone

New York Times

PITTSBURGH — When the Pittsburgh Steelers broke from tradition and fired offensive coordinator Matt Canada in-season, it was fair to wonder how much the offense could realistically evolve in one week. “But that’s football.” GO DEEPER Without Matt Canada, Steelers' Kenny Pickett looked like a different QB. It’s probably too early to celebrate, especially because the Bengals’ defense allows an …

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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 …

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Steelers coach Mike Tomlin optimistic star LB T.J. Watt will be available for showdown with Ravens

Eagles try to cast aside perceived Hurts-Brown relationship issues ahead of Steelers showdown

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

The bungling Bengals are wasting prolific seasons from their biggest stars

Mike Tomlin Makes Bold Statement About Steelers' Quarterback Situation

Steelers Shake Up Quarterback Lineup Despite Strong Start

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

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

Even in loss to Colts, Justin Fields makes his case to remain Steelers’ starting QB

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

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

Justin Fields is anxious to compete, start for Steelers in preseason opener against Houston

Learning from Russell Wilson could help the Steelers unlock Justin Fields’ potential

Bills and Steelers, both counted out a month ago, to meet in playoffs after late-season rallies

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

Steelers keep playoff hopes alive into Week 18 with 30-23 win over Seahawks

Steelers will turn to Mason Rudolph once again if Kenny Pickett’s right ankle can’t go vs. Seattle

Mason Rudolph’s reward for Steelers’ win over the Bengals should be another start in Seattle

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

George Pickens, amid storm of criticism, ignites Steelers’ offense: ‘I kept receipts’

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

Steelers turning to Mason Rudolph at QB in hopes of giving sputtering offense a needed spark

How Steelers coaches put their fingerprints on the offense with Matt Canada gone

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