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With the Pittsburgh Steelers Week 6 game against the Seattle Seahawks wrapped up, it appears the franchise has found a way to remain competitive for now. We’ll see how it plays out, as Pittsburgh plays in a tough AFC North division. For that reason, we’re going to evaluate the Steelers-Seahawks game with our Steelers Week […]

Najee Harris was once again fed by several touches by the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense in their 23-20 win Monday over the Seattle Seahawks at home, and the rookie did not disappoint — during the game and after.  Harris rushed a total of 24 times and racked up 81 yards. He also figured in the passing […]

Regardless of which Pittsburgh Steelers player or coach one would ask, there is much optimism on rookie running back Najee Harris at this stage in the season. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin recently lauded Harris following his standout performance in Week 5 against the Denver Broncos, where he posted the first 100-plus rushing yards game […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers finally ended their three-game losing skid by securing a 27-19 victory over the Denver Broncos in Week 5 action. Though they managed to get back in the win column, the team still had tough luck as they lost WR JuJu Smith-Schuster to a season-ending shoulder injury. Fortunately, the Steelers do have multiple […]

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris had the first standout performance of his career in the NFL during his team’s Week 5 home matchup against the Denver Broncos. Much was talked about with Harris’ early season performances this year. Coming into the matchup with Denver, the former Alabama Crimson Tide star posted a 46.3 rushing […]

It’s been a weird start to the year for the Pittsburgh Steelers. After upsetting the Buffalo Bills in a convincing Week 1 victory, they’ve fallen in two straight games to two much less-talented teams. Last week was a brutal 24-10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, who dominated the game from start to finish. Ben Roethlisberger […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers struggled throughout their inter-divisional matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. Their defense did the best they could, but the offense was exploited throughout the game. It’ll be interesting to see how the rest of the season plays out for Pittsburgh. It’s time to continue our NFL takeaways series with a Steelers Week 3 […]

During his run with the Alabama Crimson Tide, running back Najee Harris was well renowned for opening up seasons with formidable performances. However, this has not been the case so far in his early run with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Harris has had standout plays over his opening two games in Pittsburgh, which include his highlight-reel […]

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back Najee Harris is quite the load, and he just showed off his physical prowess with a Derrick Henry-esque stiff arm against the Las Vegas Raiders. Just look at this beast: NAJEE THREW HIM 😤 @ohthatsNajee22 @steelers 📺: #LVvsPIT on CBS pic.twitter.com/QNX0bGyqp5 — The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) September 19, 2021 That would […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to take on the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday in a heated AFC matchup. Whoever wins remains undefeated, which is crucial for both franchises. This Steelers-Raiders game should be one of the best on Sunday. It’s time to continue our NFL predictions Series with a Steelers Week 2 prediction. It’s […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers began their season with a tough matchup against one of the AFC contenders, the Buffalo Bills. However, things went pretty well for the Steelers as they snuck out a 23-16 victory on the road to start the season off on the right foot. However, the game wasn’t pretty for Pittsburgh, and it […]

After a disappointing exit in the Wild Card Round of last year’s playoffs, the Pittsburgh Steelers will be back with a vengeance in 2021 and looking to do some serious damage in the hopes of making one last Super Bowl run before Ben Roethlisberger decides to hang up his cleats. Hoping for a better outcome […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set and ready for the 2021 NFL season, as their first game is on Sunday. This franchise consistently makes a playoff appearance, as Mike Tomlin is one of the best head coaches in the league. However, it’ll be a difficult task this season, as the AFC North is incredibly competitive. Pittsburgh […]

Given that the pool of running backs with a guaranteed consistent workload is so shallow, missing on one of your first RB picks in fantasy drafts can make the position a thorn in your lineup’s side for the entire year. Because of this, we often see running back ADPs creep higher than warranted, given their […]

With the NFL season about to start, it’s time to find out who some of the best fantasy football running backs will be this year. Typically, finding workhorse running backs are ideal for fantasy football, as the more carries they receive, the more points they produce. Selecting an elite running back should ensure more fantasy […]

The incoming crop of rookies from the NFL Draft adds even more potential options into the draftable pool for fantasy football, making these fantasy football rookie rankings that much more important. Whether you are looking to add first-year options to your team or just interested in what this group brings to the table, these are […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have played three preseason hames already, one more than others, because they participated in the Hall of Fame Game. However, Saturday night was their first game in front of their home fans at Heinz Field. The faithful came out, of course, and cheered on their team as the Steelers won their third […]

With the NFL season right around the corner, it’s time to get back in the groove of fantasy football. The top fantasy football running backs play a detrimental role in the fantasy world, as they provide a huge advantage in weekly matchups. Typically, all of the best running backs fly off the board rather quickly. […]

In a nutshell, the 2021 version of the Pittsburgh Steelers have a lot riding on their shiny new rookie, Najee Harris, including helping quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in what could be his final attempt at winning another Super Bowl. The Alabama running back was selected out of the first round in this year’s NFL Draft, and […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers were Super Bowl picks at one point during the 2020 season before tripping and stumbling down the stretch in a season that eventually resulted in a playoff loss to the Cleveland Browns. In turn, they loaded up on offense in the 2021 NFL Draft, with Alabama running back Najee Harris being the […]

It’s not too often in the NFL that you’ll find a defense being overjoyed that a draft pick was spent on offense. That, however, is exactly the current case with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Najee Harris was the first round selection for Pittsburgh, the running back out of Alabama. He will warrant instant snaps and carries […]

For weeks, national media predicted the Pittsburgh Steelers would select either Alabama’s Najee Harris or Clemson’s Travis Etienne in order to jumpstart their sputtering and depleted backfield. Now, the Black & Gold have their man in Harris, and there’s plenty of expectations he can be “The Guy” sooner rather than later. Let’s make some early […]

One of the more divisive selections in the 2021 NFL Draft was the Pittsburgh Steelers taking Alabama running back Najee Harris with the 24th overall pick. One of the supporters of this choice is Steelers legend Jerome Bettis, per Ed Bouchette of The Athletic. For Bettis, the selection was pure genius. “I thought it was […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Alabama running back Najee Harris with the 24th pick in this year’s NFL draft and he will play an immediate role for the Steelers. Taking a running back in the first round is always a risky proposition because it is the most replicable position in football and they tend to not […]

The AFC North is one of the most competitive divisions in the NFL. The Pittsburgh Steelers clinched the division last year but fell apart in the playoffs after losing to the Cleveland Browns. The Steelers front office made a lot of moves this offseason. After having one of the best defenses in the league last […]

Najee Harris was the 24th pick in the first round by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2021 NFL Draft. The former Alabama running back is a noted power back and one of the more accomplished at the position in recent memory and was almost certain to be a first-round pick for months before the draft. […]

New Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Najee Harris has lived a life reminiscent of a Disney-produced sports movie. At the risk of sounding cliched, his is the story of the American Dream: having the ability to pick yourself up by your bootstraps and rising as high as you can go. And what’s more incredible about his life […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens have one of the fiercest rivalries in the NFL. Images of legends Troy Polamalu and Ray Lewis among many come to mind when one reminisces all the battles these teams have had. The younger generation of Steelers and Ravens look keen to keep the rivalry alive. Baltimore cornerback Marcus […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is loving the Pittsburgh Steelers decisions in the 2021 NFL Draft. The three-time NBA champion, who hails from Saginaw, Michigan, was thrilled when his hometown team selected Najee Harris with the 24th overall pick in the first round. On his Twitter account, Green proclaimed that the Steelers’ ground game […]

Because of the seemingly never-ending pipeline of talent that head coach Nick Saban had on his roster last season, especially on offense, former Alabama Crimson Tide running back Najee Harris became somewhat of a forgotten player leading up to the 2021 NFL Draft. Because of the presence of quarterback Mac Jones and the wide receiver […]

It’s here. It’s finally here. Not every fanbase can look forward to the Super Bowl, but every fanbase can look forward to the NFL draft. With 2021 being one of the hardest for teams to evaluate prospects (with a lack of games due to coronavirus, players opting out, no in-person NFL combine being a few […]

With the 2021 NFL Draft almost here, teams are likely already in the final stages of preparation when it comes to the players that they will select with their picks. The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of those teams, as they are armed with the 24th overall pick in the first round. While it remains unclear […]

The 2021 NFL Draft is quickly approaching, so each franchise is putting together their last-minute scouting reports in preparation. This year’s class is stacked with talent throughout, as it seems to be a well-rounded group of prospects entering the league. One position that has been gaining much attention this offseason is the running back group. […]

Christian McCaffrey, Dalvin Cook, Derrick Henry, or Alvin Kamara are considered the best running backs in the NFL by many. When asked about the best running back in the NFL on Adam Schefter’s podcast, Najee Harris said that he believes Saquon Barkley of the New York Giants takes the crown. Najee Harris respects Saquon’s game. […]

Former Alabama running back Najee Harris seemed to really enjoy his pre-draft interview with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 23-year old went on The Adam Schefter Podcast and ESPN’s NFL senior insider asked which of Harris’ interviews stood out so far. Harris revealed that he remembered the Steelers’ session the most, saying they had an elite […]

Najee Harris has a case to be the first running back off the board in this year’s NFL Draft. After dominating at Alabama for multiple years, Harris will join a long list of Crimson Tide backs to make the leap to the NFL under head coach Nick Saban. While a running back isn’t expected to […]