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U mad, bro: Despite Steelers win, fans still taking shots at Diontae Johnson, Matt Canada, Najee Harris
The Pittsburgh Steelers won a game. Kenny Pickett and the offense actually looked capable. The defense turned in a few clutch plays. And the other team’s coaches were the ones who mangled the clock at the end of the game. I bet you think that means my “U mad, bro?”...
Steelers’ Benny Snell was ready to prosper during 1st meaningful action of season
It’d been 323 days since Benny Snell had last carried the ball in a meaningful game — and almost 100 weeks since he’d had a workload like he did Monday night in Indianapolis. So did Snell’s production during a 24-17 win against the Colts show how well he had stayed...
T.J. Watt, Minkah Fitzpatrick among host of Steelers starters limited at practice
Defensive starters T.J. Watt, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Larry Ogunjobi and Myles Jack were among six Pittsburgh Steelers players who were limited in participation at Wednesday’s practice because of injury. Outside linebacker Watt and safety Fitzpatrick each was listed as having an injury to his ribs on the league-mandated injury report released...
Despite missed chances, Steelers QB Kenny Pickett determined to keep targeting George Pickens
When the third quarter ended Monday night at Lucas Oil Stadium, George Pickens’ confidence admittedly was shaken. Although the Pittsburgh Steelers rookie receiver had added to his collection of memorable catches with a spinning 35-yard grab along the sideline, he was bothered by three other balls that didn’t end up...
Steelers RB Najee Harris does not practice but Jaylen Warren cleared to play vs. Falcons
After finishing Monday’s game without their top two running backs, news was split on the statuses of those two during the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first practice of the new week of game preparation. Najee Harris sat out Wednesday’s session at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex, according to the league-mandated injury report...
First Call: Jeff Saturday regrets decision vs. Steelers; more talk about ‘same plays’ from opposition
Indianapolis Colts coach Jeff Saturday is second-guessing a decision he made during Monday’s loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Meanwhile, a Colts defensive player sounds like he is echoing something one of the Cincinnati Bengals said last week about the Steelers offense. Also, we have info about some Atlanta Falcons injuries...
Tim Benz: Steelers’ depth running backs make case to be trusted again
For months, part of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive agenda has been to get running back Najee Harris in a rhythm. Now the agenda is to keep the run game in rhythm overall, regardless of who is carrying the ball. After back-to-back games with 90-plus yards, Harris appeared to enter Monday’s...
Analysis: Colts’ Jeff Saturday admits mistake in loss to SteelersVideo
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts interim coach Jeff Saturday spent Monday night defending the team’s late-game clock management. Less than 24 hours later, Saturday acknowledged he made the wrong call. After watching game tape, rethinking the situation and reflecting on what could been done differently, Saturday essentially owned up to making...
Steelers notes: Mike Tomlin improves to 19-3 on ‘Monday Night Football’
When Mike Tomlin was growing up, “Monday Night Football” wasn’t just a game. It was the only opportunity for many to see what happened across the NFL the day prior. “Somebody that loves football, that grew up pre-SportsCenter, man, Howard Cosell gave you the highlights from the day before —...
Steelers’ ‘unacceptable’ kickoff coverage must improve with all-time great returner on tap
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ next opponent, the Atlanta Falcons, rank second in the NFL in kickoff return average. That’s only because the Steelers were so bad in that area against the Indianapolis Colts on Monday that they leapfrogged the Falcons into the top spot. Buoyed by an 89-yard return that coach...
Mike Tomlin applauds once-demoted Steelers trio of Benny Snell, Anthony McFarland, James Pierre
At differing points over the prior two years, running backs Benny Snell and Anthony McFarland and cornerback James Pierre were taking on significant roles for the Pittsburgh Steelers. All, to varying degrees, were demoted by 2022, though. McFarland didn’t make the active roster (he’s on the practice squad), Pierre went...
5 things we learned: Kenny Pickett continues to limit mistakes for Steelers in 2nd half of rookie season
Five things we learned from Steelers 24, Colts 17: 1. Protecting the ball Entering the bye week, rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett was among the league leaders with eight interceptions. As the calendar flips to December and the Steelers prepare to play their final six games, Pickett remains on eight interceptions....
Steelers vs. Colts: What they’re saying in Indianapolis after loss
Monday Night Football. Home game. And your team just lost to the likes of Kenny Pickett and Benny Snell. Things are rough this season for Pittsburgh Steelers fans. They’re worse in Indianapolis. A 24-17 loss and blown second half lead can’t be going over well. Here’s what they’re saying in...
First Call: Early odds on Steelers-Falcons; Aaron Donald injury; ex-Steeler cut to make room for Deshaun Watson in Cleveland
Tuesday’s “First Call” has the early line for the Steelers-Falcons game on Sunday. We also have some injury news about former Pitt star Aaron Donald. A former Steeler is out in Cleveland. We take a look at Tuesday night’s game for the Penguins, and Duquesne’s seventh game of the season...
Feats of Strength: Kenny Pickett, reserve running backs, timely defense erase Steelers’ shortcomings in win over Colts
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin did what he needed to do. Maybe better said, he avoided doing what he couldn’t allow himself to do. That would have been losing to the Indianapolis Colts (4-7-1) and their human publicity stunt of an interim head coach, Jeff Saturday. It was just Saturday’s...
Kenny Pickett guides Steelers past Colts for 1st comeback win
INDIANAPOLIS – For the second week in a row, the Pittsburgh Steelers lost momentum and a lead in the second half. Kenny Pickett was determined that, unlike a week earlier, the Steelers wouldn’t lose the game, too. After blowing a 13-point lead in the third quarter Monday night, the Steelers...
TV Talk: WPXI-TV off DISH Network just in time for Steelers game
It was odd enough that the ESPN “Monday Night Football” game featuring the Steelers is being simulcast locally on WPXI-TV — for years WTAE-TV has carried the local simulcast — but now it’s even stranger because Channel 11 is no longer being carried by DISH Network. Again, a retransmission fee...
Steelers to face Colts without injured linebacker Robert Spillane
INDIANAPOLIS — A back injury that surfaced in the middle of the practice week will keep inside linebacker Robert Spillane from playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers in their game Monday night against the Indianapolis Colts. Spillane was among seven players placed on the inactive list for the game between the...
Steelers coaches praise punter Pressley Harvin III for improvement in 2nd year
Not out of character, Danny Smith snapped. There might have even been a characteristic profanity at one point when the Pittsburgh Steelers special teams coordinator recently was asked a question by a media member that referenced punter Pressley Harvin III’s inconsistency. “Oh, no, no — he don’t look inconsistent,” Smith...
First Call: Skunk takes over fan section in Cleveland during Browns game; Thanksgiving NFL TV ratings are huge
Monday’s “First Call” has a story about the Browns that Steelers fans will enjoy. Thanksgiving Day NFL ratings were through the roof. We check in on Marc-Andre Fleury and Chase Claypool. Plus, we preview Pitt’s next basketball opponent. Turkey Day TV TD Thanksgiving Day football on national television was a...
Tim Benz: Only 1 storyline will matter coming out of Steelers-Colts
Coming out of their Week 9 bye at 2-6, there was a path toward postseason contention that the Pittsburgh Steelers franchise had walked in the past. In 2013, the team began 2-6 and ended up 8-8, staying alive for the playoffs until the final week of the regular season. By...
Madden Monday: ‘It’s too early to say that Kenny Pickett is a bust. It’s not too early to say that’s possible.’
For Mark Madden of 105.9 The X, there is only one true angle to track the rest of the way as the Pittsburgh Steelers take their 3-7 record through the last seven weeks of the regular season. “I think the overriding story for the Steelers the rest of this year...
Once an afterthought, Edmunds becomes one of Steelers’ most reliable defensive players
Terrell Edmunds has gone from a player the Pittsburgh Steelers showed little desire to keep to one that they might not want to move forward without. Over a span of less than a year between spring 2021 and late-April of this year, Edmunds was dealt a series of what could...
Pickett-to-Pickens bond for Steelers continuing to grow as rookie QB, WR return to Indianapolis
They played different positions and excelled in separate Power 5 conferences, but when the NFL’s top prospects converged on Indianapolis in late February, quarterback Kenny Pickett and wide receiver George Pickens formed a connection. One that continues nine months later with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The lanky wide receiver from Georgia...
Steelers’ rookie RB Jaylen Warren ruled out from playing against Colts
A different running back will be backing up starter Najee Harris when the Pittsburgh Steelers play the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night. Rookie Jaylen Warren was listed as out for the game when the Steelers released their injury report Saturday. Warren and cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon were listed as out, while...
