Unpopular Opinion: It’s okay that the 2025 Steelers season is a bridge year
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A December Cold Streak Spells Trouble in Pittsburgh
A losing streak in December is not a good sign for a playoff team. Are the Steelers in trouble come January?
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The Steelers didn’t lose their last three games because of the schedule
The Steelers just concluded their long-dreaded stretch of three games in 11 days, and the results were as bad as the most pessimistic team supporter could have predicted. Pittsburgh lost all three games and got smoked by a combined score of 90-40. According to my brother, who texted me about the depressing trifecta one day… read more
Around the AFC North: Week 17
The Baltimore Ravens ruined Christmas for the Houston Texans when they beat them 31-2 on Christmas Day. Derrick Henry had another massive day with 147 rushing yards and a touchdown. Lamar Jackson accounted for three touchdowns – two passing and one rushing in the win. Mark Andrews had just two catches but they went for… read more
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No players miss the Steelers first practice of Week 18 due to injury
The Pittsburgh Steelers are moving along through the final week of the 2024 NFL season and are back in action after an extended break to host the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday night. Getting back on the practice field, the Steelers had to give their first required injury report on Tuesday where there was one player… read more
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Alex Highsmith and Zach Frazier earn Steelers PFWA Awards
The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for Week 18 in the NFL regular season, and that means it’s time to hand out awards for the season which is grinding to a halt. Tuesday the Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA) Pittsburgh Chapter gave out two of the yearly awards. The first award handed out is the… read more
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Steelers start the 21-day return from IR window for three players
The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 18, the 2024 regular season finale, and prior to that game the team has decided to start the 21-day return from Injured Reserve (IR) for three players. Those three players are: ILB Cole Holcomb DL Logan Lee WR Roman Wilson This from the Steelers… read more
NFC Playoff Scenarios: What’s on the line for playoff bound teams
The NFL is heading into Week 18, the regular season finale, but for many teams they are focused on the postseason. For some, it is just trying to secure a playoff spot. For others, it is trying to get the best playoff seed/matchup possible. In this article we’ll focus on what the NFC Playoff scenarios… read more
2025 NFL Mock Draft 1.0: Blockbuster Trade in Top 5 Shakes Up 1st Round
Ah, yes! Mock draft season is officially upon us! My belated Christmas present to you came a little bit later this year, but I am excited to officially kick off our 2025 draft coverage today with my first mock draft. This year’s draft is rather unique, as many of the projected top prospects have dealt… read more
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What’s ailing the Steelers defense? It starts on 1st down
Steelers fans are uncomfortably familiar with the misery the team has suffered the past few weeks. In games against Super Bowl contenders Philadelphia, Baltimore and Kansas City, they were out-classed and out-played, losing all three to the collective tune of 90-40. The offense certainly struggled, particularly at the quarterback position, which I chronicled last week… read more
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15 players mentioned by Mike Tomlin in Monday’s press conference
The 2024 regular season is rolling into the final week. The next week of preparation for the Steelers is underway after several days off following their loss to Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day. With the typical Tomlin Tuesday moved up to Monday as they prepare to face the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday night, head… read more
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