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Steelers third-round running back Kaleb Johnson is a healthy scratch ahead of the team’s Week 16 matchup against the Detroit Lions, the team announced ahead of kickoff. After not elevating any running backs ahead of the game, Pittsburgh will have just two at the position for Sunday’s game. Joining Johnson on Pittsburgh’s inactive list is […]
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The Steelers take on the Detroit Lions later this afternoon. Today, you can enjoy the full NFL slate: Week 16 broadcast map per 506 Sports HERE.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers and Detroit Lions both enter Week 16 with 8-6 records, yet in very different positions. With a loss, the Steelers remain in control of their destiny as long as they defeat the Baltimore Ravens in Week 18. Detroit, on the other hand, is currently outside of the postseason picture in the NFC […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without T.J. Watt for the second consecutive game after he had to get surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung. The injury occurred at the team facility, and Watt was sent to a local Pittsburgh hospital after feeling discomfort. And with such a rare and frankly scary injury, Adam Schefter […]
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Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). A two-game win streak after Monday night’s fish fry is just what we needed. It was one of the most relaxing games in my recent memory. This week we take on Detroit, and despite having […]
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The Steelers elevated cornerback Daryl Porter Jr. and offensive tackle Jack Driscoll from the practice squad to the main roster ahead of Week 16, the team announced Saturday. Both players will revert to the practice squad following the game. The Steelers will play the Lions in Detroit on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. EST. Porter signed […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without Nick Herbig on Sunday for a pivotal game against the Detroit Lions. Herbig suffered a hamstring injury on Monday night against the Miami Dolphins. This now makes multiple star edge defenders the Steelers will be down on Sunday, as T.J. Watt is still recovering from surgery after suffering a […]
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The last weekend before Christmas – a very bittersweet time of year. Yes, Christmas is the absolute best day of the year, but it also marks the end of the most wonderful time of the year, which is always a bit sad. The Christmas season isn’t the only thing nearing its end, as the NFL […]
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It’s a busy Saturday of football with three College Football Playoff first-round games and a doubleheader of NFL Saturday specials. You can view kickoff times below — enjoy the games here at BTSC, and as always, let us know what you’re watching for, who you’re rooting for, and what you’ll be snacking on over the […]
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It’s a big late-season matchup on Sunday as the 8-6 Pittsburgh Steelers take on the 8-6 Detroit Lions. Earlier this week, I spoke with Ryan Mathews, the senior editor of SB Nation’s Lions website Pride of Detroit, to learn what to expect from the Steelers’ Week 16 opponent. You can read my questions and his answers below: […]
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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell is in the midst of a breakout campaign, emerging as one of the most reliable and versatile weapons in Pittsburgh’s offense. Through the late stages of the season, Gainwell has posted 451 rushing yards, 332 receiving yards, and six total touchdowns — all career highs and a reflection of […]
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Welcome back to BTSC’s Friday Night open thread: My song(s) rec for the night: Recently listened to this whole album while watching Steelers tape and had a 10/10 experience. It came out earlier this year but has some Fleetwood Mac vibes.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without edge rusher T.J. Watt on Sunday when they take on the Detroit Lions. Watt is still recovering from a surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung. He missed Week 15 against the Miami Dolphins, as well. Pittsburgh will also be without guard Isaac Seumalo and cornerback James Pierre. Long […]
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If you’re like me, you just got home from your final round of Christmas shopping – shoutout to the South Hills Village Mall. Best mall in Pittsburgh, for my money. The Pittsburgh Steelers will play their final game before Christmas on Sunday against the Detroit Lions. The Steelers haven’t lost to the Lions in Detroit […]
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Practice? We’re talking about practice? Not a game, practice. To be efficient and best prepared for the game, Aaron Rodgers is all about reps and successful drills in practice. The 42-year-old quarterback has won four MVPs and defeated the Steelers in Super Bowl XLV, but remains dedicated to the work done on the practice fields […]
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The Steelers shuffled their practice squad Friday morning, signing long snapper Cal Adomitis to the practice squad and releasing linebacker Kana’i Mauga in a corresponding move, the team announced. The timing is interesting as starting Steelers long snapper Christian Kuntz was listed on the team’s Thursday injury report as limited with a knee injury. Pittsburgh […]
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Not many expected the Steelers and Lions to have identical records entering their Week 16 matchup in Detroit. Still, Sunday’s upcoming battle between 8-6 teams has the Lions as a consensus seven-point favorite, despite sitting one spot shy of the playoffs in a competitive NFC. In this week’s preview, Read & React will be taking […]
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Week 16 of the NFL season kicks off with what should be a good one as the Rams travel to Seattle to take on the Seahawks on Thursday Night Football. Kickoff is at 8:15 p.m. EST on Prime Video and Twitch. The game will feature two 11-3 teams, an NFC West rivalry, and a guaranteed […]
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The Steelers made the signing of outside linebacker Jeremiah Moon official on Thursday, releasing defensive tackle Brodric Martin-Rhodes in a corresponding roster move. Pittsburgh signed Martin-Rhodes off of the Kansas City Chiefs’ practice squad on Nov. 5. He appeared in one game for the Steelers, playing 10 defensive snaps against the Buffalo Bills in Week […]
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Pittsburgh Steelers star T.J. Watt was once again a non-participant in practice on Thursday, meaning his status is very much in doubt for Week 16 against the Detroit Lions. Watt had surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung last week, causing him to miss the Steelers’ Week 15 game against the Miami Dolphins. Nick Herbig […]
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Steelers center Zach Frazier was not in uniform during Wednesday’s practice, instead working off to the side in what may ultimately prove to be inconsequential, but nonetheless noteworthy, given the team’s current injury situation along the offensive line. Head coach Mike Tomlin did not mention any injury involving Frazier during his pregame or postgame media […]
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Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Myles Jack has been arrested in Texas on gun-related charges, per the Dallas Morning News via Alan Saunders of Steelers Now. Jack reportedly discharged a firearm while police were performing a wellness check and was captured after jumping out of a two-story window. Jack spent two seasons with the Steelers. He […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers may need to prepare for the possibility of navigating the remainder of the season — and potentially the postseason — without their most impactful defensive player. Steelers insider Mark Kaboly of The Pat McAfee Show said Wednesday on 93.7 The Fan that the organization would be “very lucky” if outside linebacker T.J. […]
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Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Steelers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Heading into Week 16, we want to know how you’re feeling after watching the team so […]
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The Steelers wanted to add an outside linebacker, as evidenced by the team working out four on Wednesday. However, the team will be adding a different name, per a report from CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz, with Pittsburgh set to sign outside linebacker Jeremiah Moon from the Panthers’ practice squad. By poaching Moon from a practice […]
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