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Ray Fittipaldo Wonders Whether Slow Start Will Have ‘Fans Turning On’ Mike McCarthy
After two games under offensive guru Mike McCarthy, the Steelers’ offense has produced 17 points and 499 yards. They rank 32nd in scoring and 30th in yardage. With three giveaways, they don’t even have that as a typical strength under former HC Mike Tomlin. There is virtually nothing that they have done particularly well. And […]
Will Steelers Assert AFC North Presence And Knock Off Bengals?
Will the Steelers assert their presence in the AFC North and knock off the Bengals? The Bengals and their new-and-improved defense are the talk of the AFC North right now, but the Steelers can shut them up. The odds of them doing so, literally, are not in their favor, but it’s not exactly an outlandish […]
Steelers Vs Bengals Preview: 5 Keys To Victory In Week 3
In Week Three, the Steelers will have their first division game of the season with the AFC North-leading Cincinnati Bengals come to town. You know the potency of their offense led by QB Joe Burrow and WR Ja’Marr Chase. But they have rebuilt the defense anchored by NT Dexter Lawrence in the middle of the […]
Steelers Vs. Bengals 2026 Week Three: Game Time, Line, Weather, Injuries, TV, & Radio Schedule
2026 Week 3 Cincinnati Bengals (2-0) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (1-1) Kickoff: 1:00 PM/ET, Sept. 27, 2026 Site: Acrisure Stadium (68,400) • Pittsburgh, PA Playing Surface: Natural Grass TV Coverage: CBS (regional) Steelers versus Bengals Week 3 TV coverage map for CBS Sports, per @506sports. https://t.co/Tw3L6JoXRI #HereWeGo #Steelers #Patriots #NFL #Pittsburgh pic.twitter.com/jorqVUX4hH — Steelers Depot 7⃣ […]
Depot After Dark: Thomas Receives Super Bowl Ring, Rubio At HS Football, Tomlin On Colbert
A Steelers Depot daily segment. A quick hit of some Pittsburgh Steelers-related stories that may not require a complete article, but nuggets worth mentioning and passing on to you guys. Your Depot After Dark for Sept. 26. STEELERS GIFT J.T. THOMAS SUPER BOWL RING A few days before he’s officially a member of the franchise’s […]
‘So Far, Not So Good’: Steelers QB Room Ranked Near Bottom Of NFL By Bleacher Report
It’s still early in the season and the sample size is still quite small, but the Pittsburgh Steelers offense has been a problem. There is very little run game to speak of and the passing game can be described as disjointed at best, and putrid at worst. Contributing to both of those struggles is the […]
‘Guys Have Been Excellent’: McCarthy Feels ‘Really Good’ About Practice Week Ahead Of Bengals Matchup
Shortly after the embarrassing road loss to the New England Patriots in Week 2, Pittsburgh Steelers first-year head coach Mike McCarthy stated that practices didn’t feel right late in the week, resulting in the sloppy performance. He isn’t feeling that way entering Week 3 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Sitting down with Bob Pompeani for the […]
‘No Question’: Tomlin Confident Steelers Would’ve Won Super Bowl XLV Against Any Other QB Than Rodgers
It’s often hard to realize the weight of history when you’re living it. The consequences of a single moment or game can have reverberations that can be felt for decades. For three of the central figures of Super Bowl XLV — Mike Tomlin, Aaron Rodgers, and Mike McCarthy — one evening in Arlington, Texas a […]
Listen: The Terrible Take (Episode 2,032)
Welcome back to the latest episode of The Terrible Take. Think of it as a super-mini version of The Terrible Podcast. A short, 1-3 minute episode seven days a week, every weekday at 5 PM/EST, with Alex Kozora, Dave Bryan, Josh Carney, Ross McCorkle, Melanie Friedlander, and Joe Clark telling you what’s on our minds. […]
Steelers Versus Bengals: Week Three Projected Inactive List
The Pittsburgh Steelers play the Cincinnati Bengals at home on Sunday and if you’re like me, you’re counting down the hours until the 1 PM/EST contest begins. As usual, I will attempt to project the Steelers’ inactives for every game of the 2026 season and below is my best guess as to which players won’t […]
Chad Johnson Encourages Ja’Marr Chase To Send ‘Care Package’ To Steelers DBs
For any team matching up with the Cincinnati Bengals, the game plan — and perhaps the cause of the sleepless nights — is the same: containing Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase. Stopping them completely is realistically out of the picture, but limiting the damage that the NFL’s best skill position group can inflict is the […]
Steelers ILB Payton Wilson Fined For Penalty Against Patriots
As if the Week 2 blowout loss on the road to the New England Patriots wasn’t bad enough, Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Payton Wilson’s wallet is a bit lighter now, too. According to the NFL’s gameday accountability for Week 2, Wilson was fined $8,480 for an unnecessary roughness penalty due to a facemask late in […]
Bengals Make Trio Of Roster Moves Ahead Of Steelers Matchup
While the Pittsburgh Steelers were busy in their own right making a handful of roster moves Saturday afternoon, so too were the Cincinnati Bengals ahead of the 4 p.m. deadline. The Bengals placed wide receiver Andre Iosivas on Injured Reserve with a thumb injury, and signed linebacker Joe Giles-Harris to the 53-man roster to replace […]
Steelers Make Number Of Roster Moves Saturday
Ahead of the Week 3 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday at Acrisure Stadium, the Pitsburgh Steelers made a number of roster moves. The Steelers placed rookie guard Gennings Dunker on Injured Reserve with a knee injury and signed running back Travis Homer to the 53-man roster. Additionally, the Steelers elevated Lew Nichols and cornerback […]
Steelers Hall Of Honor CB J.T. Thomas Believes Super Bowl IX Was Won ‘Before Kickoff’
When you think of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1970s, you think of the vaunted Steel Curtain, a dominant defense that changed the way football was played in that era. It wasn’t always that way though. Entering Super Bowl IX against the Minnesota Vikings, led by the Purple People Eaters on defense and star quarterback […]
‘Know That For A Fact’: Former Steelers WR Claims Mike McCarthy Is Holding Out ‘100 Percent Healthy’ Joey Porter Jr.
Joey Porter Jr. has received a lot of flak from Pittsburgh Steelers fans because of his contract dispute with the team. He’s yet to play this season, and while he’s said it’s because of a back injury, many have speculated that he’s actually sitting out because the team didn’t give him a contract extension. However, […]
‘Going To Be The Jets’: Willie Colon Explains Why New York Is Perfect Spot For Mike Tomlin If He Coaches Again
Mike Tomlin was the Pittsburgh Steelers’ head coach from 2007-2025, and he had a lot of success in that time. That includes winning a Super Bowl and never having a losing season. However, his last few years in Pittsburgh fell flat, with the team not winning a playoff game in almost a decade. Therefore, Tomlin […]
Mike Tomlin Predicts Steelers Bounce Back And Deliver ‘Butt Kicking’ Of Bengals
After 19 seasons of finding the most eloquent ways to say very little of substance, former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has made a habit of ruffling feathers with his comments in his brief time in the media. Now that he is no longer encumbered by being the head coach of a NFL franchise, […]
Pregame Week 3: Five Steelers Thoughts Ahead Of The Bengals Game
My final five Pittsburgh Steelers pregame thoughts as they welcome the Cincinnati Bengals for their first divisional game of the 2026 NFL season. 1. MISSING AN ADVANTAGE FROM PRIOR YEARS It’s been said that “familiarity breeds contempt,” and that could certainly apply to the AFC North. These teams know each other well, and no love […]
‘The Steelers Stink’: Analyst Predicts Cincinnati Will ‘Absolutely Steamroll’ Pittsburgh
There’s already a lot of negativity surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers. While they’re 1-1, they haven’t played great to start this season, especially on offense. They also have a tough test ahead. The Steelers’ Week 3 game is against the Cincinnati Bengals, who have dominated in their first two games and are currently 2-0 and on […]
Steelers Vs Bengals X Factor: CB Jamel Dean
As we do every week to prepare you for the upcoming game, we give you our X factor of the week. Sometimes it’s a player, unit, concept or scheme. Here’s our Pittsburgh Steelers X factor against the Cincinnati Bengals. STEELERS VS BENGALS X FACTOR: CB JAMEL DEAN The Steelers still don’t know whether Joey Porter […]
‘Steelers Are At A Crossroads’: Schlereth Believes Pittsburgh Should Consider QB Change If Offensive Struggles Persist
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense has once again managed to disappoint to start this season. While many fans hoped that Mike McCarthy would inject some life into that unit, it’s still been miserable to watch. The Steelers haven’t been able to run the ball, and their pass game hasn’t been pretty, either. Former NFL offensive lineman […]
Steelers Spin: The Bengals Bring Answers To Uncomfortable Questions
The Cincinnati Bengals are coming to play in Pittsburgh on Sunday, endeavoring to prove that their ascendancy in the National Football League rankings is not a fluke. The Pittsburgh Steelers, on the other hand, after a dreary 20-3 loss to the New England Patriots, hope past performance isn’t a guarantee of future results. Offensively, nothing […]
Study: How Has Pittsburgh Fared In The Red Zone?
The red zone is a crucial area for team success, or lack thereof. Today, I wanted to provide data for how the NFL — and specifically the Steelers — have fared on both sides of the ball in the red zone. Here are red zone attempts and red zone touchdown rates for offenses: If you’ve […]
Pelissero: Joey Porter Jr. ‘Unlikely’ To Play Sunday Against Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals star receiver Ja’Marr Chase might know that Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. wants to be out there Sunday in the marquee matchup within the AFC North, but chances of Chase seeing the big, physical Steelers cornerback in Week 3 seem slim. According to NFL Insider Tom Pelissero, it’s “unlikely” Porter will make […]