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The Pittsburgh Steelers are in do-or-die mode now. With just three games left in the season, the Steelers are locked into a battle with the Baltimore Ravens for the AFC North crown. That division title is both teams’ only chance of winning a playoff spot, so both teams will be battling against each other in […]

Pittsburgh heads into Week 16 in Detroit missing a huge piece of its pass rush, with T.J. Watt officially ruled out for a second straight game as he continues recovering from a lung issue and hasn’t returned to practice yet. That reality already had the Steelers walking a thinner line defensively, and now the injury […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be looking to win their third-straight game when they take on the Detroit Lions in Week 16. However, they’ll be going into battle without key pass rusher TJ Watt. Watt has been officially ruled out as he battles through his lung injury, via Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. This marks […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are entering their Week 16 matchup against the Detroit Lions on a two-game winning streak. However, when they take to the field, the Steelers could still be without star pass rusher TJ Watt. Watt didn’t practice on Thursday as he works his way back from a lung injury, via Mike Garafolo of […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for a high-stakes interconference matchup with the Detroit Lions, and the week has already turned tense. Steelers practice Wednesday brought another concerning update as TJ Watt remained sidelined with a lung issue ahead of Sunday. The report, first noted by The Athletic’s Mike DeFabo, comes as the Steelers sits at […]

On Monday evening, the Pittsburgh Steelers picked up a big win against the Miami Dolphins in prime time by a score of 28-15, in a game that wasn’t really as close as the final score suggested. The win allowed the Steelers to maintain control of the AFC North despite the Baltimore Ravens’ win on Sunday […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are hopeful that T.J. Watt can return to the field soon. Watt is dealing with a lung issue that has left him sidelined for now. A new report from USA Today reveals that Pittsburgh might have him back soon. “NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero discussed a possible return date for Watt, pointing out […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the middle of trying to make a playoff push with a few games remaining in the season, and their next challenge will be against the Miami Dolphins. They will most likely be without their best pass rusher this week, as TJ Watt has been ruled out after having surgery to […]

Former NFL All-Pro JJ Watt posted on X, formerly Twitter, with an update on his brother, Pittsburgh Steelers star defender TJ Watt, who was hospitalized yesterday with what was reported as “lung discomfort.” “Yesterday TJ had successful surgery to stabilize and repair a partially collapsed lung suffered Wednesday after a dry needling treatment session at […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers got quite the injury scare this week. Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt was sent to the hospital due to lung discomfort on Wednesday. Mike Tomlin gave a limited update on Thursday, but now NFL insiders have more details on the situation. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport gave a brief update on Watt’s status following […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are gearing up for an important Week 15 game ahead of the playoffs. Unfortunately, Pittsburgh may be without one of their best defensive players. Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt is in the hospital and being evaluated for a lung condition after experiencing discomfort on Wednesday. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin addressed the […]

After the Pittsburgh Steelers’ big road win over the Baltimore Ravens, the team prepares for a Monday Night Football contest against the Miami Dolphins. While Steelers star T.J. Watt is getting ready for MNF against the Dolphins, his status is in question after recent news of him going to the hospital. According to Burt Lauten, […]

The Miami Dolphins travel to Pittsburgh to take on the Steelers for Monday Night Football to end Week 15. The NFL season moves very quickly, and this game is very important for both teams to make a push for the postseason. The Steelers are bringing back their “color rush” uniforms for this exciting matchup. Defensive […]

This Sunday, the AFC North lead is up for grabs. The Pittsburgh Steelers travel to Baltimore to face the division-rival Ravens. Both teams enter the game at 6-6, tied atop the division. With both the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns all but eliminated, the AFC North will clearly come down to these two teams. Unlike […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens will battle on Sunday afternoon for first place in the AFC North. The division is very close; even the Cincinnati Bengals still have a shot if they can get hot at the right time. Every game matters, and the Steelers are hoping to defeat the Ravens in Baltimore to […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens meet for one of the biggest games of the 2025-26 season. Both teams are 6-6, and each has a chance to win the AFC North division, even with a loss this weekend. The Steelers will enter this contest a bit banged up, as Aaron Rodgers and T.J. Watt missed […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered Week 13 desperate to regain momentum in a tight AFC playoff race. Instead, they walked off their home field stunned and exposed. What began as a gritty defensive battle spiraled into an outright collapse. The Buffalo Bills outscored Pittsburgh 23-0 in the second half, turning a 7-3 Steelers advantage into an […]

The Buffalo Bills steamrolled the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. They rewrote the visitors’ rushing record book in their stadium and left T.J. Watt staring into space. Buffalo hammered out 249 rushing yards in a 26-7 win at Acrisure Stadium, a number the team proudly blasted on social media. The Bills noted they topped 240 rushing […]

Week 13 brings one of the most consequential AFC matchups of the season as the 7-4 Buffalo Bills head to Acrisure Stadium to face the 6-5 Pittsburgh Steelers. It’s bound to be a high-stakes battle with playoff implications written all over it. Both teams enter in urgent need of a win after disappointing Week 12 […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a golden opportunity to take control of the AFC North. With the Baltimore Ravens hobbled and the Cincinnati Bengals struggling, the door was wide open for the Steel City to generate a lead in the division. They were successful in doing that at first, building a strong lead over the Ravens […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers failed to buck the absence of Aaron Rodgers, who was nursing a wrist injury, as they lost to the Chicago Bears, 31-28, at Soldier Field on Sunday. The Steelers could have solidified their spot atop the AFC North, but Mason Rudolph fell short in leading them to the end zone in their […]

When the Pittsburgh Steelers needed a play, defensive star TJ Watt answered the call. The linebacker brought Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams in the end zone for a sack, forcing a fumble for the touchdown. In the process, Watt recorded the 115th sack of his NFL career. He surpassed his brother JJ Watt’s 114.5 career […]

On Sunday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Steelers hit the field on the road for a tough game against Caleb Williams and the upstart Chicago Bears. The Steelers would be playing this one without Aaron Rodgers, who was missing a game for the first time this season due to injury. The Steelers quickly found themselves down 7-0 […]

T.J. Watt knows the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense needs to improve after their Week 10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. The Steelers’ defense was not awful in the 25-10 defeat, but it gave up 25 points for the third time in the last four weeks. Watt ripped the unit for being “inconsistent” after the loss, […]

Sunday Night Football was supposed to be a chance for the Pittsburgh Steelers to prove they belonged among the AFC’s upper tier. Instead, it turned into one of their most lifeless showings of the season. The Steelers fell flat at home. They lost 25-10 to the Los Angeles Chargers in a game that exposed just […]

Sunday Night Football in Week 10 of the NFL season should be a fascinating clash between two AFC playoff contenders who have gotten to this point in different ways. The 6-3 Los Angeles Chargers started the season red-hot thanks to an MVP-level tear from Justin Herbert at quarterback. However, the offense has cooled off and […]

Pittsburgh Steelers star T.J. Watt knew exactly what won them the game. Minutes after a 27–20 win over the Indianapolis Colts, Watt laid out the blueprint that flipped the game: “It started with smashing the run first and foremost. Playing fast, playing physical football, playing simplified football,” he said in an interview shared by reporter […]

For 30 minutes, the Pittsburgh Steelers looked like a team rediscovering its swagger. They were crisp, physical, and efficient on both sides of the ball. Pittsurgh took a commanding 16-7 lead into halftime over the Green Bay Packers. Aaron Rodgers was in control and the Steelers’ defense looked dialed in. What followed, though, was a […]

Aaron Rodgers vs. the Green Bay Packers is finally happening. For nearly two decades, Rodgers was the Packers. He led them to more than 10 playoff appearances, four MVP awards, and a Super Bowl title before his departure set the franchise on a new path. Now, in Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season, he […]

The NFL season is seven weeks deep, and a lot hasn’t gone as expected. Whether teams have exceeded expectations or underperformed, every team has at least one player who hasn’t been as good as fans, coaches, and teammates assumed they would be. Here is one early-season disappointment from all 32 teams who must step up […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers put up a gallant stand but ultimately fell short against the Cincinnati Bengals, 33-31, at Paycor Stadium on “Thursday Night Football.” The Steelers had a final chance to steal the win but Aaron Rodgers’ pass from left field fell incomplete, putting an end to their three-game winning streak. They dropped to 4-2. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers enter Thursday Night Football riding high with a 4-1 record and sitting atop the AFC North division. As they prepare to face the struggling Cincinnati Bengals (2-4) on the road, several Steelers players are positioned to deliver standout performances that could define this crucial divisional matchup. Here are three bold predictions for […]

Jalen Ramsey had bragging rights towards TJ Watt and Myles Garrett following the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 23-9 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday afternoon. Ramsey has been enjoying his first year with the Steelers, having departed the Miami Dolphins after two seasons. He’s embraced his role in the defense, shining in the secondary as Pittsburgh […]

More than 74,000 fans trooped to Croke Park for the first-ever NFL game in Dublin, Ireland on Sunday. The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Minnesota Vikings, 24-21, in a tightly fought duel. The Steelers held on to the win despite being outscored by the Vikings, 15-3, in the fourth quarter. Pittsburgh improved to 3-1 and gave […]

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward has finally spoken out about his new incentive-based contract, clarifying his mindset as he enters his 15th season with the franchise. Speaking on The Rich Eisen Show, Heyward explained that while the deal could net him up to $3.2 million in bonuses, his motivation is rooted in performance and […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to make history at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland, on Sunday, September 28, facing the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL’s first regular-season game on Irish soil. Both teams enter this landmark matchup at 2-1, with the Steelers riding momentum from a 21-14 victory over the Patriots and the Vikings coming […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have certainly been quite entertaining early this season. Their Week 3 clash with the New England Patriots was proof of that. The Steelers held on for a dramatic 21-14 victory. Aaron Rodgers delivered late, Calvin Austin III made the decisive catch, and the defense came up with big plays at crucial moments. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered Week 2 riding the momentum of their season-opening win. Sunday’s matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, though, brought them crashing back to earth. What looked like a competitive game for three quarters unraveled in the final stretch. Seattle outscored Pittsburgh 17-3 in the fourth quarter to walk away with a 31-17 victory. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered Week 2 riding high off a narrow season-opening win. Reality hit hard on Sunday at Acrisure Stadium, though. Despite carrying a 14-7 halftime lead, the Steelers fell apart in the second half, losing 31-17 to the Seattle Seahawks. Costly mistakes, including a muffed kickoff return by Kaleb Johnson in the fourth […]