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Steelers vs. Dolphins: Week 15 MNF game discussion

The 7-6 Steelers host the 6-7 Dolphins in an AFC battle to close out the NFL’s Week 15 on Monday Night Football. Kickoff is at 8:15 p.m. EST on ESPN. You can read BTSC’s preview of the game here. Join the discussion by signing up for an account. Stop by and enjoy the game with your fellow […]

Steelers-Dolphins inactives: Derrick Harmon OUT for MNF

The Steelers defense will be down a key player for Monday Night Football, with the Steelers announcing that defensive tackle Derrick Harmon will be out against the Dolphins. Harmon, who hasn’t played since Nov. 23 against the Chicago Bears, was questionable with a knee injury entering the game. However, Pittsburgh running back Jaylen Warren, who […]

Week 15 MNF tailgate open thread: Dolphins at Steelers

The Dolphins come into Acrisure Stadium tonight on MNF to take our beloved Steelers. Do Aaron and company take care of business, or will Miami be Tua much for our highly paid and highly injured defense to handle? Join your fellow Steelers fans getting ready for Monday Night Steelers Football!

Steelers release WR, elevate OT, DL ahead of Dolphins matchup

The Steelers made a flurry of roster moves ahead Monday night’s matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Along with the previously-reported signing of wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling to the 53-man roster, the Steelers announced they have released wide receiver Ke’Shawn Williams in a corresponding move. Williams briefly had a role as Pittsburgh’s starting return man earlier […]

Steelers signing veteran WR to active roster

The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling to their active roster, per Gerry Dulac. “Steelers are going to sign WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling to the 53-man roster,” Dulac reports on X. “MVS was going to be elevated from the practice squad for tonight’s game, which would’ve been his second of three allotted ‘elevations.’” MVS […]

Steelers vs. Dolphins: Week 15 staff picks

The Pittsburgh Steelers will play their lone Monday Night Football game of the season to close out Week 15 against the Miami Dolphins. The Steelers have won an astounding 22 consecutive Monday Night home games, a streak they will look to continue. Will they get it done? Our staff weighs in with their picks: Ryland […]

Dolphins vs. Steelers: How to watch, TV channel, and more for Week 15

The Pittsburgh Steelers return to primetime as they are set to host the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night. With massive playoff implications, freezing temperatures, and three members of an enormous offseason trade playing their first game against their former club, sparks will fly. Jonnu Smith and Jalen Ramsey will take on the Dolphins for the […]

Vikings at Cowboys: Week 15 SNF open thread

Sunday Night Football is an NFC battle this week as the 5-8 Vikings take on the 6-6-1 Cowboys in Dallas. Kickoff is at 8:20 p.m. EST on NBC. As always, who are you rooting for? What are you watching for? And who do have in fantasy football? Let us know in the comments, and enjoy […]

Steelers TE Darnell Washington clears concussion protocol

The Steelers have a lengthy injury report entering Week 15’s Monday Night Football matchup against the Miami Dolphins. However, Pittsburgh got some good news early Sunday, with the team’s public relations lead Burt Lauten announcing that tight end Darnell Washington has cleared concussion protocol. Previously listed as questionable, Washington now carries no injury designation and […]

NFL Week 15 afternoon games open thread

The Steelers will host the Dolphins tomorrow night on MNF.  Today, you can enjoy the full NFL slate: Week 15 broadcast map per 506 Sports HERE.  EARLY: LATE:  What other early games are you checking in on? Who ya got in fantasy?  Week 15 here we go!

Steelers injury report: James Pierre OUT vs. Dolphins

The Pittsburgh Steelers held their final practice of the week on Saturday, which means game designations for injured players. Cornerback James Pierre has been ruled out. The veteran had an interception in Week 14 against the Baltimore Ravens and is in the midst of a breakout season. Additionally, offensive tackle Andrus Peat is out with […]

Saturday Night Open Thread: Something fishy

Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). Our Steelers got a much needed win vs the Ravens last week, putting us in pole position in the AFCN.The Steelers offense had a nice showing this past Sunday, including Aaron Rodgers and […]

Steelers mailbag: Week 15 callout

Mailbag time, everyone. With the Pittsburgh Steelers playing on Monday night, this week’s mailbag will be published on Sunday morning – so get your questions in and return tomorrow morning to have them answered. Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the latest news, breakdowns, and more!

Saturday college football open thread: Bowls and FCS Quarterfinals

It’s Saturday and Bowl season is underway. Boise State faces off against Washington in the LA bowl tonight. The celebration bowl and FCS quarter finals also kick off today. Join your fellow Steelers fans and let us know what games you’re watching and which NFL prospects would look good in black and gold? Showtimes available […]

Steelers QB target returning to school

It’s felt all but guaranteed that the Pittsburgh Steelers are aiming to take a quarterback in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Aaron Rodgers is 42, and publicly said he expects 2025 to be his final season. The only other two quarterbacks on the roster are Mason Rudolph and Will Howard. If and […]

Steelers-Dolphins injury report: Top DTs don’t practice Friday

The Steelers’ Friday injury report was a long one ahead of the team’s Monday Night Football matchup against the Dolphins Week 15. Notably, the team’s defensive tackle room took a step back, with Cam Heyward (knee) and Yahya Black (shoulder) not participating and Keeanu Benton (ankle) limited after all three were full participants on Thursday. […]

T.J. Watt OUT vs. Dolphins

The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially ruled out linebacker T.J. Watt for Week 15 against the Miami Dolphins. Watt underwent surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung, per his brother, J.J. “Yesterday TJ had successful surgery to stabilize and repair a partially collapsed lung suffered Wednesday after a dry needling treatment session at the facility,” Watt posted […]

T.J. Watt revealed to have partially collapsed lung

The injury to T.J. Watt has dominated NFL headlines for the last 24 hours. Watt was sent to a Pittsburgh hospital after experiencing discomfort on Wednesday, and it was revealed that the discomfort came from an injury to his lung. His brother, J.J. Watt, has now updated everyone on the specifics of the injury. “Yesterday […]

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Steelers get positive update on T.J. Watt

The Pittsburgh Steelers received quite the scare when star edge rusher T.J. Watt was sent to the hospital with discomfort. It was revealed to be a lung issue, which led to team spokesperson Burt Lauden releasing a statement on Thursday. “T.J. Watt is currently in a local hospital for further medical evaluation of his lung […]

Steelers vs. Dolphins: 5 questions with the enemy ahead of Week 15

The Steelers and the Dolphins enter this week as teams with little margin for error. The Steelers have regained a slim lead in the AFC North, but need to finish the regular season strong to guarantee a playoff birth. Likewise, the Dolphins — currently on a four-game winning streak —are clinging to their playoff hopes […]