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So…let’s talk about Sunday. With their frustrating loss to the Chicago Bears, the Steelers not only lost the AFC North lead, but also tumbled out of playoff position altogether. If the season ended today, Mike Tomlin and crew would be left crooning whatever the NFL postseason’s equivalent is to “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.” With […]
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It was another disappointment for the Pittsburgh Steelers as they fell 31-28 to the Chicago Bears on Sunday. The Steelers started strong and were able to force Bears quarterback Caleb Williams into uncomfortable situations early, as T.J. Watt strip-sacked the young signal caller early in the game, but things flipped dramatically in the second half. […]
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It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for a weekly Steelers links roundup at BTSC. But first, let’s take a look around the AFC North: What’s the latest on the Steelers’ upcoming opponent? Now, onto some Steelers news and discussion: Saunders: The Five Biggest Reasons the 2025 Steelers Are Struggling (From Steelers Now’s Alan Saunders): The obvious problems on offense […]
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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 13, we want to know how you’re feeling after watching the team so […]
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Steelers defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale has been suspended five games for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac reported Tuesday. Ekuale is currently on injured reserve following an ACL injury he suffered against the Green Bay Packers. He’ll still be able to serve his suspension while on IR, but he’ll miss […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Cornell Powell to their practice squad, the team announced on Tuesday. Powell was drafted in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft out of Clemson, where he had a terrific senior season. He caught 53 passes for 882 yards and seven touchdowns in […]
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One of the best Pittsburgh Steelers of this century is once again on the cusp of having his career forever cemented in Canton, Ohio. On Tuesday, the Steelers announced that wide receiver Hines Ward was named one of the 26 semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2026. This marks the tenth […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers fell to 6-5 after a tough loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday. The loss dropped them out of first place in the AFC North — as well as playoff seeding entirely — with the once 1-5 Baltimore Ravens seizing control of the division for the first time this season. As Mike […]
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After their fourth loss in six games, frustration is beginning to set in for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ faithful. The black and gold dropped Sunday’s contest to Chicago, despite several chances to claim victory. The losing effort also means Pittsburgh loses control of the AFC North, as Baltimore now holds the tiebreaker, sitting at 6-5 as […]
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Sunday’s loss to the Chicago Bears marked a low point in the season for the Pittsburgh Steelers. After a big home win against the Bengals in Week 11, the Steelers dropped back down to earth in the Windy City, only scoring 21 offensive points against one of the league’s worst defenses, and allowing 31. Now […]
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The NFL’s Week 12 finale is here with the upstart 6-5 Carolina Panthers taking on the 7-4 San Francisco 49ers. The game will kick off at 8:15 p.m. EST on ESPN. As always, who are you rooting for? What are you watching for? Have anyone in fantasy? Let us know in the comments!
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The Steelers added defensive tackle Anthony Goodlow to their practice squad, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Monday, citing Goodlow’s agent Hector Ruiz. Pittsburgh hasn’t officially announced the move or any corresponding roster transactions yet. Pittsburgh does currently have an open spot on its practice squad. Goodlow went undrafted in 2024 out of Oklahoma State University. […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers traded wide receiver George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys in the offseason for a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 fifth rounder this offseason. They also threw in a 2027 sixth to sweeten the deal for Dallas. Following three seasons of highlight-reel plays, but on-field antics, being late to the Christmas Day […]
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The Steelers saved us from buying in and made sure their annual collapse came about a month early. They’ve gone from 4-1 with a massive lead over the 1-5 Baltimore Ravens to 6-5 and out of the playoff picture. The loss to the Chicago Bears highlighted a lot of the same issues that have plagued […]
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At 6-5, the Pittsburgh Steelers will spend the remainder of 2025 fighting for their playoff lives. After beginning Sunday as the leaders of the AFC North, Pittsburgh ended the day out of the playoff picture altogether with a brutal stretch of games ahead. The first team in this gauntlet is the Buffalo Bills, who are […]
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The Steelers are now 1-13 all-time in Chicago following Sunday’s 31-28 loss to the Bears. As always, there are plenty of takeaways to be had. 1. The Steelers had the right gameplan — and then they didn’t Outside of an early Mason Rudolph interception, the Steelers offense was largely efficient in the first half. The […]
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Sunday Night Football this week is a battle between two of the top teams in the NFC: the 6-4 Buccaneers versus the 8-2 Rams. Also, a Baker Mayfield Immaculate Grid game. 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 […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers lost control of the AFC North and their place in the AFC playoff picture this Sunday with a 31-28 loss to the Chicago Bears. The Steelers’ offense stalled on their final drive with a chance to get into field goal range and potentially send the game into overtime. Pittsburgh’s defense made a […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers lost on Sunday and the Baltimore Ravens won. Baltimore is the new leader in the AFC North despite their 1-5 start while the Steelers have fallen completely out of the playoff picture. Pittsburgh can still sneak into the final wild card spot with a Jaguars loss, I think. Jacksonville would fall behind […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers began the day as the leaders of the AFC North and the No. 4 seed in the AFC playoffs; they will end the evening out of the playoff picture altogether. With the Baltimore Ravens winning their fifth consecutive game, and the Steelers dropping a 31-28 loss to the Chicago Bears, the Ravens […]
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The Steelers suffered three injuries worth mentioning in their loss to the Bears in Week 12, head coach Mike Tomlin said in his postgame press conference. Wide receiver D.K. Metcalf suffered an ankle injury but returned to the game despite clearly aggravating it on multiple plays. Cornerback Joey Porter Jr. injured his hip flexor and […]
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The Steelers game is over, but there’s still plenty of football to be played this afternoon. Here’s the NFL’s late afternoon slate for Week 12: As always, here’s the broadcast map on 506 Sports. What games will you be watching? Who will you be rooting for? Who do you have in fantasy? Let us know in […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are trailing the Chicago Bears 31-21 at the time of writing and are currently in the red zone in hopes of making it a one-score game. That said, one of their starting linemen has gone down. Left tackle Broderick Jones left the game after staying down on the turf with what Evan […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers lead the Chicago Bears at the time of writing by the score of 14-7. After a fumble recovery by Yahya Black, the Steelers’ offense took the field, where DK Metcalf left the game just two plays into the drive. It’s unclear what caused Metcalf’s injury, but he was hopping off the field […]
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Ahead of Sunday’s 1 p.m. EST kickoff, the Steelers and Bears released their inactive reports. The big news for Pittsburgh, or course, is that starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers is out with a wrist injury, meaning Mason Rudolph will get the start in the Windy City. Starting outside linebacker Alex Highsmith, who was doubtful entering the […]
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