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The question all week in the lead-up to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 12 tilt against the Chicago Bears has been, “Will Aaron Rodgers play?” The four-time NFL MVP suffered a slight fracture in his left wrist in the first half of Pittsburgh’s win over the Cincinnati Bengals, which led to Mason Rudolph playing the second […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers will travel to Chicago to face the Bears in Week 12, hoping to improve to 7-4 on the season. It is unknown at the time of writing if Aaron Rodgers will be under center, but he did participate in practice on Thursday. If he can’t go, it will be Mason Rudolph under […]
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This week’s Steelers and Bears game features a matchup of surprising first-place teams. If you had polled around the NFL media and fanbases this summer, you likely wouldn’t have heard many predictions that Pittsburgh would be in first place this late in the season, and you’d have likely heard even less support for the Bears. […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers (6-4) and the Chicago Bears (7-3) clash this week in the Windy City. Ahead of the big matchup between division leaders, I chatted with Bill Zimmerman, the deputy manager of SB Nation’s Bears website Windy City Gridiron, the figure out what the Steelers can expect from the Bears in Week 12. You […]
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Week 12 starts tonight with an AFC battle with the Bills traveling to NRG stadium to take on the Texans. Houston is thin at QB, starting Mills. Josh Allen is coming off a monster game, so the Buffalo *should* be ready to rock…but it’s TNF, so who knows? What are your predictions for tonight’s game? […]
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Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was limited in practice on Thursday as he and Pittsburgh prepare for the Chicago Bears in Week 12. Rodgers suffered a left wrist injury in the Steelers’ Sunday win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin later called it a break that wouldn’t require surgery. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported […]
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The friendship between Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph is genuinely endearing. While the Pittsburgh Steelers continue to figure out which quarterback will start on Sunday against the Chicago Bears, both signal-callers spoke to the media on Wednesday and couldn’t stop talking about how great the other is. When Rodgers was asked about Rudolph, he was […]
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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 12, we want to know how you’re feeling after watching the team so […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers did not activate cornerback Cory Trice within his 21-day window, meaning his season is over. This is the second season Trice has missed in his three-year career. In 2023, he tore his ACL in training camp. He appeared in just six games in 2024 due to injury, as well. The Purdue product […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to wait and see with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The four-time MVP suffered a slight fracture in his left wrist at the end of the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals, leading to Mason Rudolph playing the second half of the 34-12 win. Rodgers spoke with the media on Wednesday, revealing that […]
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Darnell Washington has become such a big part of what the Pittsburgh Steelers do offensively. On top of being a tremendous blocking tight end, Washington has become a big part of the Steelers’ passing game. The Georgia product had four catches for 67 yards against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 11, including multiple highlight runs […]
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph saw his first action of the season on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals after Aaron Rodgers went down with a left wrist injury. Rodgers’ status remains up in the air for this week against the Chicago Bears, leaving the door open for Rudolph to start. Rudolph entered the game in […]
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The Steelers won big on Sunday, but it feels like everyone is too jaded by the ups and downs of the season to truly enjoy it. That is, outside of the joys of watching Darnell Washington play football against regular-sized people. (Whenever I see this video I have to watch it all the way through). […]
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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: Recently-Released Steelers Starter Signs With AFC Contender (From Steelers Now’s Aaron Becker): Former Pittsburgh Steelers veteran safety Juan Thornhill has […]
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The Steelers adjusted their practice squad on Tuesday, signing wide receiver John Rhys Plumlee and releasing safety Jack Henderson to make room. This will mark Plumlee’s third stint with the Steelers. He spent the summer with the team as an undrafted free agent in 2024 but didn’t make the initial roster or practice squad, spending […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are utilizing tight end Darnell Washington more than ever in his three-year career. Washington has already set new career highs in targets (29) and yards (209) with seven games remaining in the regular season. The Georgia product has emerged as a No. 1 tight end in terms of snap counts and utilization […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers dominated the Cincinnati Bengals by a score of 34-12 this past Sunday. The Steelers’ defense had a massive day, scoring twice by way of a Kyle Dugger pick-six and a James Pierre fumble recovery. The defense was able to hold Joe Flacco and company in check after getting thrashed by them just […]
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Pittsburgh Steelers veteran CB Darius Slay could return to the field this Sunday in Chicago, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. He suffered a concussion in their Week 11 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers and missed last Sunday’s contest against the Bengals. When asked about the status of Slay, Tomlin was emphatic in his […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 34-12 on Sunday, getting their record to 6-4 as they continue their journey to a hopeful AFC North title. The win didn’t come without a few scares, though, as quarterback Aaron Rodgers left the game at the end of the first half with a wrist injury and did […]
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The Steelers might have a quarterback controversy — well, if you trust the internet, at least. After playing the first half against the Bengals on Sunday, Aaron Rodgers hurt his wrist and was replaced by Mason Rudolph for the entirety of the second. Both passers put up similar numbers in the win: Rodgers completed nine […]
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The NFL’s Week 11 finale is here with the 3-5-1 Cowboys taking on the 2-7 Raiders. The game will kick off at 8:15 p.m. EST. 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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Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase is facing a one-game suspension from the NFL after he was captured on video spitting on Steelers defensive back Jalen Ramsey in the Steelers’ 34-12 win over Cincinnati on Sunday. The announcement was reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Ramsey was ejected from the game after punching Chase in the fourth […]
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With Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ status very much up in the air for Sunday’s contest against the Chicago Bears, it could very well be Mason Rudolph making the start for Pittsburgh. Should it be Rudolph making the start, it seems like fans won’t be upset with seeing him under center. Rudolph entered the game to […]
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After a blowout loss in Week 11 at the hands of the Los Angeles Chargers, the Steelers found themselves staring a 5-5 record in the face. Considering what the Cincinnati Bengals did in the first matchup between these two teams, many were worried about a potential collapse. However, the Steelers’ defense continued its mid-season rise, […]
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