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Lions at Eagles: Week 11 SNF open thread

Week 11’s NFL Sunday ends with a battle of NFC heavyweights as the 6-3 Lions and 7-2 Eagles clash on Sunday Night Football, kicking off at 8:20 p.m. EST. Both teams are hoping to separate themselves from the pack in a competitive NFC playoff picture. As always, who are you rooting for? What are you […]

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AFC Playoff Picture: Pittsburgh Steelers stick in same position after win

The Pittsburgh Steelers were going to stay in fourth place in the AFC no matter the outcome on Sunday. They were two games back of the rest of the division leaders and far enough in front of the rest of the AFC North where moving wasn’t in doubt. Still, a win has them well-positioned for […]

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Jalen Ramsey explains why he punched Ja’Marr Chase

The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 34-12 in Week 11 to improve to 6-4 on the season, but it didn’t come without controversy. With just under 13 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, Steelers defensive back Jalen Ramsey and Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase got into a skirmish that led to Ramsey being ejected. […]

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Steelers thwart Bengals despite injury to Aaron Rodgers

It seemed like we were in for Round II of the duel between grizzled gunslingers, as both the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals ended their respective first drives with touchdown passes. It became quickly apparent, though, that both Aaron Rodgers and Joe Flacco fired their last rounds, and the game quickly became a rock fight. […]

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Steelers suffer 3 injuries in win over Bengals

The Steelers enjoyed their largest margin of victory yet this season in Sunday’s 34-12 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. However, Pittsburgh didn’t leave the game injury-free. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed postgame that starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who didn’t return to the game after halftime, was out with a wrist injury. “It’ll be evaluated […]

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Week 11 NFL late games open thread 

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 11: 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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Jalen Ramsey ejected from game vs. Bengals

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals have gotten chippy a few times after the snap, specifically in the fourth quarter. Unfortunately for the Steelers, the latest skirmish has led to an ejection. Jalen Ramsey was ejected from the game for throwing a punch at Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase. Ramsey and Chase had been jawing […]

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Jaylen Warren leaves game vs. Bengals with injury

The injuries to offensive starters keep piling up for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers left the game with a wrist injury, which brought in quarterback Mason Rudolph. Additionally, the Steelers lost their starting kick returner, Ke’Shawn Williams, to a concussion. Now, one of the Steelers’ running backs has left the game. Jaylen Warren came […]

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Aaron Rodgers leaves game with wrist injury, Mason Rudolph takes over

The Pittsburgh Steelers took a 10-6 lead into halftime over the Cincinnati Bengals, but had a major injury right before the half. Aaron Rodgers was brought to the ground hard and came up holding his left wrist. He went to the locker room before the half ended, and Mike Tomlin revealed on the CBS broadcast […]

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Steelers WR ruled OUT with concussion

The Pittsburgh Steelers started off Week 11 very hot, scoring an opening drive touchdown to take a 7-0 lead. The Cincinnati Bengals answered with a touchdown of their own, but a failed two-point conversion kept the Steelers in the lead with a score of 7-6. Pittsburgh, however, lost a player for the day. Kick returner […]

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Steelers, Bengals announce Week 11 inactives

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals clash in a Week 11 AFC North matchup in minutes. Ahead of the game, both teams announced their inactives: Steelers Inactives No. 18 QB Will Howard (3rd QB)No. 23 CB Darius SlayNo. 55 LB Cole HolcombNo. 56 LB Alex HighsmithNo. 71 G Andrus PeatNo. 78 DT Brodric Martin-RhodesNo. 91 […]

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Steelers scout Clemson QB for fourth time on Friday

Vibes surrounding the Steelers have changed significantly following a thorough beat down at the hands of the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 10. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers looked his age, overthrowing open receivers and often looking skittish in a clean pocket. Father Time might have struck midnight.  Which means rookie signal-callers are once again en vogue. On […]

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Steelers vs. Bengals: Week 11 game thread

The Steelers’ Week 11 game is an AFC North rematch between 5-4 Pittsburgh and the 3-6 Cincinnati Bengals, kicking off at 1 p.m. EST on CBS. The Bengals bested the Steelers the last time the two teams met: a 33-31 final score on Week 7’s Thursday Night Football. This time around, however, Pittsburgh is at […]

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Week 11 Sunday tailgate open thread: Bengals at Steelers (and Commanders vs. Dolphins)

Today, there’s an early morning tapas appetizer, Commanders vs Miami in Madrid. Then the Bengals come to Acrisure to take on our Steelers today in a rematch from Week 7. The Steelers are barely clinging to a 5-4 AFC North lead, and the Bungals are desperate to stay mathematically alive for the playoffs while Joe […]

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Saturday Night Open Thread: Cincinnati time waster

Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). At 5-4 our margin for error is dwindling. We can’t be the one to bungal on Sunday. Our secondary needs to Chase their WR all over the field, make them work for every catch. Can […]

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Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers: TE Pat Freiermuth should get ‘more opportunities’

The Pittsburgh Steelers had their worst offensive performance of the season last Sunday night against the Los Angeles Chargers. The offense’s only touchdown of the night came when the game was already well out of reach, on a 27-yard reception by Roman Wilson. It was apparent on Sunday as much as ever that the Steelers […]

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Steelers elevate two defenders for Week 11 vs. Bengals

The Steelers announced the elevations of two practice squad defenders for the team’s Week 11 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. Linebacker Mark Robinson and cornerback D’Shawn Jamison will join the Steelers roster for the upcoming game, reverting back to the practice squad afterwards. It’s the second straight week Robinson has been elevated since re-signing with […]

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Steelers downgrade cornerback to OUT vs. Bengals

The Pittsburgh Steelers released their final injury report on Friday, with edge rusher Alex Highsmith, linebacker Cole Holcomb, and cornerback Darius Slay all ruled out. Cornerback Cory Trice was listed as questionable on the final injury report, but has now been downgraded to out, the team announced. Trice hasn’t played at all this season and […]

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Saturday college football open thread: Week 12

It’s Saturday and College Game Day is in Pittsburgh, PA where #9 Notre Dame will trash the field against #24 Pitt. The Fighting Irish and Panthers will make sure conditions are awful for Bengals at Steelers. Noon on ABC. Join your fellow Steelers fans and let us know what games you’re watching and which NFL […]

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Steelers Mailbag: Who should replace Mike Tomlin?

Q: I am not saying I’m for or against moving on from Coach Tomlin, but that topic comes up every year when the team is going through a tough stretch. When that topic comes up, people often say, “Who would you want to replace him that you think would do better?” So let’s play the […]

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Alex Highsmith, two other defenders OUT vs. Bengals

The Pittsburgh Steelers will host the Cincinnati Bengals in the second of two matchups between the two teams in Week 11. The Steelers lost the first matchup and are in must-win territory as they try to hold off the Baltimore Ravens from taking over the AFC North lead. The Steelers will be playing without three […]

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Steelers sign veteran running back

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to host the Cincinnati Bengals for the second of two matchups on the season. Pittsburgh dropped the first game to the Bengals 33-32 in Week 7 in a shootout that featured nearly 600 passing yards and seven touchdown passes. Ahead of the game, though, the Steelers have made a roster […]

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Steelers Mailbag: Week 11 callout

The Pittsburgh Steelers have hit the must-win portion of their schedule. If they lose to the Cincinnati Bengals, they fall to 5-5 and give the Baltimore Ravens a chance to take first place in the AFC North before Sunday ends. Ahead of Week 11, though, get your questions and comments in for the weekly mailbag, […]

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Jets at *Patriots: Thursday Night Football open thread

Week 11 starts tonight with an AFC East battle as the Jets are traveling to Gillette stadium to take on the *Cheatriots. The Jets are struggling to take off and this Fields like a team in rebuild. NE, however, is atop the AFC and Maye have found their next franchise QB. What are your predictions […]

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