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Jaquan Brisker Lists Three Plays He’s ‘Sick’ About Missing Against Colts
Big plays bring an immediate rush, but the plays left on the field often stick with players the longest. For Pittsburgh Steelers S Jaquan Brisker, what he left on the field in Week 5 against the Indianapolis Colts could stick with him for a long time. In the middle of a contract year, Brisker immediately […]
PFF Grades And Snap Counts: Steelers Vs Colts
Thankfully, the Pittsburgh Steelers got back in the win column with a refreshing 34-22 victory against the Indianapolis Colts. In this article, I will provide data from Pro Football Focus (PFF) and takeaways. Offense: Excellent (90-Plus Grades): NONE. Great (80-Plus Grades): The best offensive grade was G Mason McCormick (82.2 grade, 60 snaps). He was […]
‘Can’t Have Enough People Like That’: Mike McCarthy Explains Elandon Roberts Reunion
Elandon Roberts is back in Pittsburgh, albeit on the Steelers’ practice squad. HC Mike McCarthy explained why they chose to reunite. While he said nothing about playing time being imminent, it certainly sounds like, under different conditions, they would have carried him on the 53-man roster. Of course, many would argue that they should have, […]
Payton Wilson Explains What Makes Jaylen Warren So Difficult To Tackle
Jaylen Warren didn’t enter the NFL with elite size or speed, which contributed to him going undrafted in 2022. What makes him special isn’t as easy to measure, but it’s certainly felt by everyone who tries to tackle him. Good luck getting Warren on the ground. The NFL’s leader in yards after the catch isn’t […]
The Forgotten Play That Helped The Steelers Beat The Colts
A weekly series capturing the forgotten, hidden plays that led to the Pittsburgh Steelers winning or losing. Not the touchdowns, turnovers, or plays that will make the Monday morning highlights – the little ones that, looking back, played a key role in the outcome. I’ll start with a hidden moment that helped the Pittsburgh Steelers […]
Patrick Graham Reveals His Favorite Play Daylen Everette Made Against Colts
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Daylen Everette broke up passes, contested others downfield, and wasn’t responsible for the big plays the Indianapolis Colts’ offense generated. Defensive coordinator Patrick Graham appreciates all of that, but it’s not at the top of his list of favorite plays from Everette. His selection is a lot less noticeable to the outside […]
Pat Freiermuth Shares Ben Roethlisberger’s Message That Shaped His Leadership
The Pittsburgh Steelers are in a significant transition period following the end of the Mike Tomlin era. It’s an aging roster, one that needs new leaders to emerge. Fortunately, the Steelers have some of those new leaders ready to take on more. With first-year head coach Mike McCarthy implementing his new weekly captaincy method, rather […]
Steelers OC Talks Next Steps For Germie Bernard As He Takes On Larger Role
Coming off his best game yet, Steelers rookie Germie Bernard is set to take on a larger role—by necessity but potentially permanently. With Roman Wilson and Michael Pittman Jr. both out for multiple weeks, he is their No. 2 WR by default. Outside of DK Metcalf, the Steelers’ receiving corps is quite depleted once you […]
Steelers Stock Watch 2026 – TE Pat Freiermuth
Player: TE Pat Freiermuth Stock Value: Up Reasoning: Five games into the season, Pat Freiermuth has already matched his touchdown total from last season. Coming off a two-touchdown game, he is clearly trending toward having a bigger role in the offense. Having just 54 targets in 17 games in 2025, he already has nearly half that—26—in […]
Patrick Graham Explains What He Must Change Moving From The Booth To The Field
The Steelers moved Patrick Graham from the booth to the field with plans to stay there, but not without changes for the defensive coordinator. After working from the booth for the first four games, HC Mike McCarthy determined it would best serve the players to have him down on the field. While that’s not Graham’s […]
‘Their Offense Revolves Around Him’: Jaylen Warren On Bucs’ Radar While Prepping For Steelers
While the Steelers have had a Jekyll and Hyde offense this year, Jaylen Warren has been a steady presence everyone is noticing. He certainly has the attention of the Buccaneers, who will host Pittsburgh this weekend. Coming off a historic game in which he popped off two 50-plus-yard touchdowns, he certainly shouldn’t be slipping under […]
Is Jaylen Warren A Top-Five Running Back In NFL?
Is Jaylen Warren a top-five running back in the NFL? Coming off a strong three-game run in which Jaylen Warren repeatedly produced 125-plus yards from scrimmage, where does he rank? Throwing out “top five” is a common accolade, but it’s rather easy to do without doing the math. Through the first five games, Warren does […]
Depot After Dark: Hargrave Tears Achilles, Former Penn State Players Reunite, Freiermuth Celebrates
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 Oct. 12. HARGRAVE TORE ACHILLES The Steelers drafted Javon Hargrave in the third round in 2016. He played four seasons […]
‘Don’t Think This Team Is Serious’: Despite Week 5 Win, Foxworth Still Sees Steelers As ‘Mediocre’
In Week 5, the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Indianapolis Colts 34-22, led by an explosive offensive outing. After a disappointing Week 4 game against the Cleveland Browns, the Steelers needed a convincing win over the Colts. The victory silenced many doubters, but former NFL CB Domonique Foxworth still doesn’t believe in the Steelers. “The issues […]
Mike McCarthy Happy To See Steelers Rookie Class Get ‘Off To A Good Start’
The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted 10 rookies in April. The team kept all 10, plus undrafted free agent DL Kevin Jobity Jr., on their initial 53-man roster. A new regime changed the roster quite a bit, with a massive rookie class coming in. The Steelers have had to rely on several rookies earlier than expected. Many […]
‘Where The Hell Is Our Pass Rush?’: Trai Essex ‘Concerned’ About Steelers’ Recent Lack Of Pressure
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense got off to a hot start this year, beating up the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots. Much of that was thanks to the team’s pass rush, posting seven total sacks over the first two games. However, the Steelers’ defense hasn’t been as effective at getting after the quarterback recently, recording […]
Listen: The Terrible Take (Episode 2,048)
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 at 5:30 PM/EST, with Alex Kozora, Dave Bryan, Josh Carney, Ross McCorkle, Melanie Friedlander, Jake Brockhoff, and Joe Clark telling you what’s on our minds. […]
Patrick Graham Not In ‘Panic Mode’ Over Steelers’ Struggling Pass Rush
The Pittsburgh Steelers have invested a great deal of resources in their defensive front with the expectation that the pass rush would get after opposing quarterbacks at a high rate. That hasn’t quite happened so far in the early stages of the 2026 season. Pittsburgh has just 11 sacks this season, tied for 8th in […]
‘Seeing The Mike McCarthy Effect’: Cowherd Praises ‘Best’ Version Of Steelers’ Offense Against Colts
The Pittsburgh Steelers need to clean up some things heading into Week 6. But they do so on a high note after a solid home win against Indianapolis on Sunday. The Steelers had some defensive problems, but the offense ripped off several chunk plays and put 34 points on the board. Colin Cowherd hasn’t been […]
Pat Freiermuth Believes He And Darnell Washington Are ‘Best Tight End Duo In The NFL’
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Indianapolis Colts in Week 5, but it did not come without a physical cost. Injuries are starting to mount for the Steelers at wide receiver. Michael Pittman Jr. is already on injured reserve, and now Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek are going to be out for Week 6 after getting […]
‘Bad Call By Me’: Steelers ST Coach Danny Crossman Takes Blame For Long Colts Return
The Pittsburgh Steelers performed well in Week 5, beating the Indianapolis Colts 34-22. It was a convincing win, but the Steelers didn’t play perfectly. One of their biggest issues was special teams, specifically kick return coverage. The Colts had a massive gain on their first kick return, with WR Anthony Gould gaining 54 yards to […]
‘It Was Fun’: Patrick Graham Recaps First Game Moving From Booth To Sideline
The Pittsburgh Steelers struggled defensively in their Thursday night loss to the Cleveland Browns two weeks ago. Things were frustrating enough that EDGE T.J. Watt grabbed a headset to share his complaints with defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, who was in the booth instead of on the sideline. A week and a half later, the Steelers […]
Steelers Highlight Two Names To Replace Injured Receivers
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ cupboard is only getting more barren when it comes to the wide receiver position. Michael Pittman Jr. is on IR, and Mike McCarthy confirmed Monday that both Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek will miss Sunday’s game. That leaves Germie Bernard and Brandon Smith in line for many more reps moving forward. DK […]
‘I Love Football:’ Mason McCormick Addresses Viral Moment Against Colts
Football might be Mason McCormick’s job, but he hasn’t forgotten it’s also a game. In the final moments of Sunday’s win over the Indianapolis Colts, McCormick reacted like Pittsburgh Steelers fans watching. With total and absolute glee. Cameras and microphones caught the Steelers’ starting left guard celebrating after a pancake block on one of Pittsburgh’s […]
‘Jaylen Is Our Featured Player’: McCarthy Clarifies Steelers’ Backfield Rotation
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Warren is on a remarkable tear, showing the new coaching staff he’s a legitimate bell cow running back. Fresh off a career-best 188 yards from scrimmage in Sunday’s win over the Indianapolis Colts, Warren finds himself in the same conversation as some of today’s great running backs. But with RB Rico […]