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Bears' Tyrique Stevenson not in starting lineup against Cardinals following gaffe last week
Read full article: Bears' Tyrique Stevenson not in starting lineup against Cardinals following gaffe last weekChicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson is not in the starting lineup against the Arizona Cardinals following his mental lapse last week.
Panthers send WR Diontae Johnson, 6th-round pick to Ravens, get 5th-rounder in return
Read full article: Panthers send WR Diontae Johnson, 6th-round pick to Ravens, get 5th-rounder in returnThe Carolina Panthers have traded wide receiver Diontae Johnson and a sixth-round pick in 2025 to Baltimore for the Ravens’ 2025 fifth-rounder.
Steelers top Lamar-less Ravens 17-10, will make the playoffs if Buffalo or Jacksonville loses
Read full article: Steelers top Lamar-less Ravens 17-10, will make the playoffs if Buffalo or Jacksonville losesMason Rudolph threw a 71-yard touchdown pass to Diontae Johnson on the first play of the fourth quarter, and the Pittsburgh Steelers took a step toward the postseason with a 17-10 win over the Baltimore Ravens.
Bailey Zappe throws for 3 TDs, Patriots damage Steelers' playoff hopes with 21-18 win
Read full article: Bailey Zappe throws for 3 TDs, Patriots damage Steelers' playoff hopes with 21-18 winBailey Zappe threw three first-half touchdown passes, and the New England Patriots snapped a five-game skid while damaging the playoff hopes of the Pittsburgh Steelers with a 21-18 victory.
Steelers WR Diontae Johnson on lack of hustle following teammate's fumble: 'it won't happen again'
Read full article: Steelers WR Diontae Johnson on lack of hustle following teammate's fumble: 'it won't happen again'Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson says he needs to do a better job of getting control of his emotions going forward.
Steelers WR George Pickens says he's frustrated, but Instagram scrub wasn't about football
Read full article: Steelers WR George Pickens says he's frustrated, but Instagram scrub wasn't about footballPittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens says he needs to not let frustration get the best of him.
Pickett hits Johnson for late touchdown as the Steelers slip past Levis, Titans 20-16
Read full article: Pickett hits Johnson for late touchdown as the Steelers slip past Levis, Titans 20-16Kenny Pickett threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Diontae Johnson with 4:02 remaining and the Pittsburgh Steelers slipped past the Tennesee Titans 20-16.
Steelers' Johnson rips refs for no-call on hit that injured QB Pickett: 'They should get fined'
Read full article: Steelers' Johnson rips refs for no-call on hit that injured QB Pickett: 'They should get fined'Steelers wide reciever Diontae Johnson called for the referees to be fined following Pittsburgh’s 20-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, a defeat in which quarterback Kenny Pickett left with a rib injury following a big hit.
Kenny Pickett and the Steelers' starters cap an impressive preseason in a win over the Falcons
Read full article: Kenny Pickett and the Steelers' starters cap an impressive preseason in a win over the FalconsKenny Pickett led two touchdown drives and showed he and the Pittsburgh starters are ready for real games as the Steelers overpowered the Atlanta Falcons’ backups 24-0 in the final preseason game for both teams.
Tua, Dolphins survive scoreless 2nd half to beat Steelers
Read full article: Tua, Dolphins survive scoreless 2nd half to beat SteelersTua Tagovailoa got the Dolphins off to a fast start in his return from a concussion, and Miami held on throughout a scoreless second half to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 16-10.
Trubisky makes case for QB job as Steelers top Lions 19-9
Read full article: Trubisky makes case for QB job as Steelers top Lions 19-9Mitch Trubisky staked his claim to be the Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback, throwing for 160 yards and a touchdown in a 19-9 win over Detroit in the NFL's preseason finale.
Pro Bowl players echo concerns brought by Flores' lawsuit
Read full article: Pro Bowl players echo concerns brought by Flores' lawsuitThe fun and games surrounding the Pro Bowl haven’t stopped some of the NFL’s top players from thinking about the racial inequities spotlighted by former Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores’ discrimination lawsuit against the league.
Roethlisberger, Steelers on verge of playoffs after OT win
Read full article: Roethlisberger, Steelers on verge of playoffs after OT winBen Roethlisberger delayed his retirement for a few hours and probably longer, guiding Pittsburgh to a 16-13 overtime win over the Baltimore Ravens that left the Steelers on the verge of an improbable playoff berth.
Chiefs rout stumbling Steelers 36-10 to clinch AFC West
Read full article: Chiefs rout stumbling Steelers 36-10 to clinch AFC WestPatrick Mahomes threw for 258 yards and three touchdowns, Byron Pringle caught two of the TD passes, and the Chiefs beat the Steelers 36-10 on Sunday to clinch their sixth consecutive AFC West title.
Steelers slip past turnover-prone Titans 19-13
Read full article: Steelers slip past turnover-prone Titans 19-13Ben Roethlisberger ran for his first touchdown in three years, Chris Boswell kicked four field goals and the Pittsburgh Steelers kept their playoff hopes alive with a 19-13 win over Tennessee.
Steelers rally past Colts to end skid, lock up AFC North
Read full article: Steelers rally past Colts to end skid, lock up AFC NorthPittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) makes a catch past Indianapolis Colts cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (26) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Pittsburgh. And even as the Steelers spent the first half against Indianapolis seemingly in a full-out sprint to get to the offseason as quickly as possible. It revived Pittsburgh's floundering season and delivered the Steelers the AFC North title. The defense kept Philip Rivers, rookie running back Jonathan Taylor and Indianapolis out of the end zone in the second half. “When we had everything to play for, we just didn’t have all the answers in the second half of a game we had to have.
Bills improve to 10-3 with 26-15 win over sloppy Steelers
Read full article: Bills improve to 10-3 with 26-15 win over sloppy SteelersHis 28 TDs passing rank second most on the team list, and five behind the single-season record set by Kelly in ’91. Acquired in a trade with Minnesota in March, Diggs now has 100 catches to match the Bills’ single-season record set by Eric Moulds in 2002. The Steelers continue to resemble nothing of the team that set a franchise record by winning its first 11 games. The game was decided midway through the fourth quarter after Buffalo’s Tyler Bass hit a 23-yard field goal to put the Bills up 26-15. SACK STREAKThe Steelers extended their sack streak to a 70th consecutive game to break the NFL record set by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1999 to 2003.
Steelers stay unbeaten with 28-24 comeback win over Ravens
Read full article: Steelers stay unbeaten with 28-24 comeback win over RavensBaltimore Ravens defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) applies pressure on Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Steelers stay unbeaten with 28-24 comeback win over Ravens
Read full article: Steelers stay unbeaten with 28-24 comeback win over RavensBaltimore Ravens defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) applies pressure on Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Baltimore. Ben Roethlisberger threw two second-half touchdowns, and the Steelers beat error-prone Lamar Jackson and the Ravens 28-24 Sunday to match the best start in franchise history. “I put that on me.”Beyond losing ground in the division, Baltimore lost All-Pro left tackle Ronnie Stanley for the season with a severe ankle injury. The Steelers led 28-24 when the Ravens (5-2) faced a fourth-and-3 at the Pittsburgh 8 with 2 minutes left. That left Pittsburgh thin up front after DE Chris Wormley went on IR Saturday.
Steelers dominate early, hold off Titans for 27-24 win
Read full article: Steelers dominate early, hold off Titans for 27-24 winThe Steelers won 27-24. I mean, I was surprised he missed it,” Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster said. It’s good for us.”The Steelers improved to 6-0 for their best start since 1978, when Pittsburgh won its first seven on the way to the Super Bowl. Roethlisberger had his 1-yard TD pass to James Conner wiped out by penalty so he hit Johnson for an 11-yard TD and a 7-0 lead. UP NEXTSteelers: Visit Baltimore in a game rescheduled because of the Titans' outbreak with the Ravens coming off their bye.
Tampa Bay's Godwin, Green Bay's Adams return from injuries
Read full article: Tampa Bay's Godwin, Green Bay's Adams return from injuries___GREEN BAY AT TAMPA BAYPackers: RB Tyler Ervin, CB Kevin King, QB Jordan Love. ___NEW YORK JETS AT MIAMIJets: QB James Morgan, QB Sam Darnold, CB Quincy Wilson, LB Jordan Willis, T Mekhi Becton, DL Nathan Shepherd. Dolphins: B/WR Malcolm Perry, RB Salvon Ahmed, RB Jordan Howard, LB Kyle Van Noy, DE Jason Strowbridge. ___HOUSTON AT TENNESSEETexans: WR Keke Coutee, CB Cornell Armstrong, RB Buddy Howell, ILB Peter Kalambayi, OT Charlie Heck, TE Jordan Akins. ___ATLANTA AT MINNESOTAFalcons: CB Jordan Miller, RB Qadree Ollison, S Jaylinn Hawkins, RT John Wetzel, DE Takk McKinley.
Defense, Snell, Big Ben carry Pittsburgh over Giants 26-16
Read full article: Defense, Snell, Big Ben carry Pittsburgh over Giants 26-16Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) comes down with a touchdown pass against New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry (24) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Defense, Snell, Big Ben carry Pittsburgh over Giants 26-16
Read full article: Defense, Snell, Big Ben carry Pittsburgh over Giants 26-16Roethlisberger, who missed the final 14 games last season after elbow surgery, threw for three scores and the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the New York Giants 26-16 at an empty and eerie MetLife Stadium on Monday night. He also got all the help he could ask for from his defense and backup running back Bennie Snell. “I am excited we won the game,” Roethlisberger said. Even though the Pittsburgh defense broke down as the Giants marched 87 yards on 19 plays in the third quarter, it still came up with a huge stop. PREGAME SCENENineteen of the Giants' 48 active players knelt during the national anthem, mostly defensive players.
Abram, Simmons among 2nd-year players poised for breakouts
Read full article: Abram, Simmons among 2nd-year players poised for breakoutsInstead, the rookie safety injured his shoulder in the season opener and didnt play again last season. Now Abram is one of several second-year players poised for a breakout season in 2020. While Abrams season was cut short because of an injury, Tennessee first-round defensive tackle Jeffrey Simmons started late because of one. Simmons recovered in time to play nine games of the regular season and three playoff games. He showed flashes as a rookie with 59 catches for 680 yards and five TDs despite substandard quarterback play from Mason Rudolph and Devlin Hodges.