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The end of the 2018 NFL regular season is drawing nigh, and playoff spots are filling fast. Some teams took a step towards wrapping up a playoff berth or better. Others crumbled under pressure. Let’s take a look at the highs and lows of Week 15. Highs Steelers save their season … for now The […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers grabbed a crucial 17-10 win over the New England Patriots that have put them in the driver seat to secure the AFC North division title and a playoff berth. This was a matchup that saw Steelers’ rookie wide receiver James Washington finally break through with a strong outing as he had three catches for […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers shifted things back in the right direction on Sunday afternoon after grabbing a huge 1 7-10 win over the New England Patriots. This was a significant step forward for the Steelers, especially for quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who has had much difficulty finding consistent success against Tom Brady and the Patriots throughout his career. […]

The New England Patriots suffered a disappointing 17-10 loss to the Pittsburg Sunday afternoon that saw their offense kept under wraps throughout the contest. It was a game that was largely dictated by the play of the Steelers defense stepping up to the challenge by limiting the Patriots’ effectiveness in moving the ball down the […]

There is no love lost between the New England Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Now, it appears some more fuel is being added to the fire after the Steelers’ 17-10 win over the Patriots on Sunday. According to Zack Cox of NESN.com, Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore was not happy with the way Steelers wide receiver […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers topped the New England Patriots by a score of 17-10 on Sunday, marking the first time the Steelers had beaten the Patriots since 2011. After the game, Patriots head coach Bill Belichick apparently went up to Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and gave him a compliment, to which Smith-Schuster responded on Twitter: […]

There were a lot of happy individuals in Pittsburgh after the Steelers beat the New England Patriots for the first time since 2011 on Sunday, but there may have been none happier than running back Stevan Ridley. Earlier in the week, Ridley talked about how much he wanted to beat his former Patriots ballclub due […]

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels has been an irrelevant football figure for most of the NFL season. That used to be the case until James Conner suffered a nasty leg injury that forced him to miss the last couple of games, including Sunday’s 17-10 win at home over the New England Patriots. With Samuels […]

There were just under eight minutes left in the fourth quarter, the Pittsburgh Steelers led the New England Patriots 14-10, but New England was driving into Steelers territory. Tom Brady hiked the ball from the17-yard line, but as Pittsburgh’s pass rush closed in on Brady he faded back near the 30 yard line and heaved […]

It wouldn’t be an NFL season without Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger suffering some type of injury and then playing through it. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Roethlisberger suffered cracked ribs in his team’s devastating loss to the Oakland Raiders last week. Of course, Roethlisberger is expected to play against the New England […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers formally announced that they would be putting offensive tackle Marcus Gilbert on injury reserve, sidelining him for the rest of the season. The veteran right tackle was put on injured reserve on Saturday, after missing seven consecutive games with a knee injury. He had already been ruled out for Sunday’s game against […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have activated wide receiver Eli Rogers, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. Rogers suffered a torn ACL in last season’s playoff lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars and has not taken the field since. However, with the Steelers badly lacking depth at the receiver position, Rogers could provide them with a […]

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner is reportedly not expected to play when the team takes the field on Sunday for a matchup with the New England Patriots. Conner has not played since suffering an ankle injury a few weeks ago against the Los Angeles Chargers, and it seemed like a long shot that he’d […]

Week 15 of the 2018 NFL season will feature a marquee matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots. However, Fox Sports analyst Colin Cowherd feels there is not much substance to the game. The Steelers and the Patriots have developed a distaste for each other over the last several years. Regardless, Cowherd still […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves in a must-win situation against the New England Patriots in Week 15. It seems wide receiver Antonio Brown could not be more excited about the matchup. There is plenty of hype surrounding the showdown between these two AFC powerhouses. Brown is looking forward to defending Heinz Field against New England […]

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick had many positive things to say this week about Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers Antonio Brown and JuJu Smith-Schuster. The Steelers will try to get back on track this week after a head-scratching loss to the Oakland Raiders last Sunday, but winning won’t be an easy task against what […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers went without the services of second-year running back James Conner for last Sunday’s disappointing 24-21 loss to the Oakland Raiders due to an ankle injury. However, there appears to be a chance that he will be back on the field for this week’s crucial showdown against the New England Patriots as he […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was a full participant in Thursday’s practice as the team prepares for a Week 15 matchup against the New England Patriots. Roethlisberger missed practice on Wednesday after suffering a rib injury in last weekend’s 24-21 loss to the Oakland Raiders, which saw him sidelined for a majority of the second […]

Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Pittsburgh Steelers will continue to use kicker Chris Boswell. Boswell has been very poor for the Steelers special teams unit this season. Boswell has missed 11 kicks on the season. He’s missed six field goals, kicking only 10-of-16, and five PATs, kicking only 39 of 44 on extra points. Last Sunday […]

Heading into Week 15 action against the New England Patriots, the Pittsburgh Steelers are in the midst of a late-season rut having dropped their last three straight games. This has created a sense of doubt around the franchise’s Super Bowl hopes this season as the team has struggled to play with another consistency over their current […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers and the New England Patriots face off this weekend which means Stevan Ridley will get his chance to play against the team he says trashed him. Ridley was one of the best running backs in the league before he tore his ACL and MCL and was never given a chance again the […]

For years, the New England Patriots have been synonymous with the words culture, discipline, and system. Since 2001, the Patriots have led the league in most games without a turnover alongside most wins. A philosophy of team over individual, and team success over the individual success has propelled the Patriots into the NFL’s gold standard. Le’Veon Bell […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had some serious problems lately after losing three straight games and falling to 7-5-1 after previously winning six straight games. A huge issue for the Steelers this season has been their lack of consistency from kicker Chris Boswell. These issues have been disappointing especially after how extremely reliable Boswell was last […]

During the loss to the Oakland Raiders on the road in Week 14, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger went down with an injury and did not return. This shed some doubt on his status for Week 15 when the storied franchise will take on the New England Patriots at Heinz Field. Roethlisberger blames an X-ray […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have stumbled over the last two games dropping on a two-game skid heading into their pivotal Week 15 matchup against the New England Patriots. It has hit a critical point of the season that could have a huge impact on the Steelers’ postseason fate. In response to that, center Maurkice Pouncey has […]

With the struggles that Chris Boswell has dealt with this year, the Pittsburgh Steelers are now willing to explore other options to kick field goals. Boswell has missed 11 kicks this season including two on Sunday against the Oakland Raiders. The second miss was an attempt to tie the game as time expired but Boswell’s plant […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers dropped a crucial game versus the Oakland Raiders in Week 14. As a result, questions have been raised regarding what had kept quarterback Ben Roethlisberger out of the game for so long. Roethlisberger exited the game after suffering a rib injury in the first half. It appears that  his return was delayed […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are lined up for yet another crucial late-season matchup against the New England Patriots that will have plenty of playoff implications on the line. What has drawn the most attention has been the Steelers lack of success against star quarterback Tom Brady and the Patriots over the years, which Pro Bowl quarterback Ben […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the middle of a late-season funk, having lost their last two games. The losses have drawn questions concerning their offense. Pittsburgh could be getting a big piece of the puzzle back in the mix this week with second-year running back James Conner possibly being on track to make his return […]

Since the deadline passed for star running back Le’Veon Bell to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers in order to play this season, he has continued to throw some subtle shade at the team. Bell has gone that route once again as he took to social media to like a post of the final score of […]

We’ve reached Week 15 of the NFL season, and that means the playoff race is really starting to heat up for many teams around the league. Some teams are starting to separate themselves from the pack with only three games left in the regular season, while others are struggling to find a rhythm. 1. Kansas […]

Whatever chances the Pittsburgh Steelers had of reaching Super Bowl LIII and hoisting a Lombardi Trophy died the moment All-Pro running back Le’Veon Bell left the negotiating table. Cue the somber music, and gather the black suits and golden dresses as the Steelers bid farewell to the 2018 season and a marriage that died a […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger says he is “OK” after returning from a rib injury in the team’s 24-21 defeat to the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Moreover, Roethlisberger assumes he will be available for next week’s big matchup against the New England Patriots. “You’re asking how I feel during a […]

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner is out for the team’s Week 14 matchup against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday due an ankle sprain. However, there’s a chance he can return to play in the big Week 15 showdown against the New England Patriots, a source told Adam Schefter of ESPN. The source added that Conner […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have put themselves in an uncomfortable position heading into Week 14. With losses to the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers in back-to-back games, the Baltimore Ravens are now just half a game behind the Steelers. The AFC North crown seemed like it was locked up for the team in the Steel […]

With James Conner out this weekend for the Pittsburgh Steelers, it will be the Jaylen Samuels show, and he’s excited to show everyone that he is more than a one trick pony. During college at NC State, Jaylen Samuels never had more than 12 carries in a game but was a significant threat out of […]

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden thinks that Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown may have the best work ethic in football. The two teams will meet on Sunday in Oakland, and Brown figures to be a popular fantasy play against a Raiders squad that has struggled all season long. While Brown may be having […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in perfect position to get back into the win column this week with a matchup against the lackluster Oakland Raiders. However, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is not taking an easy approach. Pittsburgh is desperate to maintain their lead atop the AFC North. According to Bryan DeArdo of 247 Sports, Roethlisberger is adamant […]

One year ago today Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier was taken off on a stretcher unable to move his lower extremities and it was unclear if he would ever be able to walk again. Shazier suffered a spinal contusion and it’s been a long road back but just this week he started to jog, which […]