Latest news and updates about the Steelers
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Steelers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Welcome to this week’s Reacts survey, where we are once again asking you to let us […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Week 8 is just getting started around the NFL, and that means that we’re just getting started seeing the headlines and discussion about Aaron Rodgers’ first (and potentially only) game against the Green Bay Packers. Now that attention has moved on from Week 7 and the Packers’ win in Arizona, all eyes are on the […]
From Acme Packing Company | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will find himself in uncharted waters this Sunday, as he gets to face the team with which he collected four league MVP awards and won a Lombardi trophy. Rodgers had an awkward last couple of years in Green Bay, in which he won two MVP awards after the selection of […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 2 months ago | 1 read
After practice today, Green Bay Packers receiver Christian Watson stated, “It’s my goal and plan to play this week,” per Packers.com’s Weston Hodkiewicz. Watson is coming off his late 2024 season ACL injury, which landed him on the physically unable to play list to start the 2025 season. Currently, Watson is playing through his 21-day […]
From Acme Packing Company | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The Steelers are getting a big offensive weapon back in the lineup ahead of their Week 8 matchup with the Green Bay Packers. Wide receiver Calvin Austin was a full participant after missing two games with a shoulder injury. Mike Tomlin noted that the team was optimistic about getting him back, and he was a […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Three Green Bay Packers were non-participants in practice on Wednesday: receiver Dontayvion Wicks (calf), defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness (foot) and kicker Brandon McManus (quad). Wicks was injured in last week’s win against the Arizona Cardinals, while both Van Ness and McManus were held out of action for that game. Head coach Matt LaFleur stated […]
From Acme Packing Company | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Even during their bye week, the Baltimore Ravens could not escape disappointment as they now have sole possession of last place in the AFC North. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2) Week 7 was a classic shootout between the two oldest quarterbacks in the NFL. Aaron Rodgers and Joe Flacco traded blows in a thrilling primetime contest that […]
From Baltimore Beatdown | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
The last time Matt LaFleur’s Green Bay Packers faced off against Mike Tomlin’s Pittsburgh Steelers, the Packers lost 23-19 to a Kenny Pickett-led team that only threw for 119 passing yards on the day. In part, that was because the Pittsburgh defense held quarterback Jordan Love to just a 71.8 passer rating and forced him […]
From Acme Packing Company | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Throughout the week, Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur has been stating that the team is set to play the Pittsburgh Steelers, who just happen to have quarterback Aaron Rodgers, not playing Aaron Rodgers. Clearly, there’s an attempt to diffuse the talk about a potential revenge game, and that was reciprocated by Rodgers on […]
From Acme Packing Company | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The Pittsburgh Steelers will look to get back on the winning track on Sunday night when they host the Green Bay Packers. Pittsburgh’s offense has been one of the best in the NFL, tied for seventh in EPA per play and 11th in points per game. One of the reasons the offense has been playing […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers will be relatively unrecognizable when they face off on Sunday Night Football this week. Neither team will be wearing their classic uniforms, which, to me, is a little disappointing in a matchup between two massive brands. The Packers will be wearing their all white “Winter Warning” uniforms, which […]
From Acme Packing Company | about 2 months ago | 1 read
52 modern era NFL players advanced to the next stage of the voting process for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2026, four of whom are former Pittsburgh Steelers. Wide receiver Hines Ward continues his journey to a hopeful induction. This marks the 10th time he has chased an induction, and he has […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Rookie quarterback Will Howard returned to Steelers practice on Wednesday, the team announced. Howard, Pittsburgh’s sixth-round pick in 2025, was placed on injured reserve in August after missing the preseason with a hand injury. The team opened his 21-day practice window today, meaning he remains on IR but has three weeks to be activated. If […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense is one of the best in the NFL – I bet you didn’t have that on your bingo card. They currently rank seventh in the NFL in EPA per play, tied with the Detroit Lions in that regard, and they are tied with the Rams in 11th in points per game […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Last weekend was tough for the 2025 LSU Tigers, but the former players had some highlights for us. Let’s break it down game by game. Steelers 31 at Bengals 33 Turns out Ja’Marr Chase just needs any QB named Joe throwing to him to be the best wide receiver on the planet. White 40-year-old Joe […]
From And The Valley Shook | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The Steelers gave up 33 points to a struggling Bengals team in Week 7, squashing the good vibes of a Pittsburgh team that looked to be on the upswing. On defense, the Steelers were gashed in both the run game and pass game — what went wrong, and how worried should you be? What went […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 2 months ago | 1 read
It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for a weekly Steelers links roundup at BTSC. But first, let’s take a look around the AFC North: What’s the latest on the Steelers’ upcoming opponent? Now, onto some Steelers news and discussion: Matt LaFleur: Week 8 is about Packers-Steelers not Aaron Rodgers’ first game vs. Green Bay (From NFL.com’s Nick Shook): “We’re […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 2 months ago | 1 read
If you thought that this might be the week that the Green Bay Packers would be underdogs in the eyes of the sportsbooks, think again. Yes, the Packers are on the road this week, and yes, they are playing a 4-2 team in the Pittsburgh Steelers — a team that employs one Aaron Rodgers at […]
From Acme Packing Company | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Running back Kenneth Gainwell has a matchup versus the second-ranked run defense in the NFL (76.5 yards allowed per game) in Week 8, when his Pittsburgh Steelers play the Green Bay Packers, Sunday at 8:20 p.m. ET. Is Gainwell’s game versus the Packers this week a good time to use him in fantasy? Below, we highlight his relevant fantasy statistics. Sign up for Fubo to watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable! Kenneth Gainwell Week 8 Game Info Let’s highlight some of th...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Steelers dropped to 4-2 on Thursday and lost a game in the AFC North race to the Cincinnati Bengals. Just 10 days into Joe Flacco’s Bengals tenure following a trade from the Cleveland Browns, the 40-year-old quarterback threw for 342 yards and three touchdowns in a game where the Bengals never turned the ball […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The Steelers are getting closer to gaining some defensive depth as midseason approaches. Head coach Mike Tomlin provided updates on linebacker Malik Harrison and cornerback Cory Trice Jr., both currently on injured reserve, in his Tuesday press conference. Harrison, a former Raven who was signed to a two-year deal this offseason, went on IR following […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released quarterback Logan Woodside from the practice squad, the team announced Tuesday. Woodside spent the preseason with the Steelers, joining the team after Will Howard suffered a hand injury in training camp. He was released on August 22nd and brought back to the practice squad on September 10th. With Skylar Thompson […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The Pittsburgh Steelers need to change something on the defensive side of the ball to limit big plays and scoring drives following a disastrous performance against the Cincinnati Bengals last Thursday night. Cincinnati finished with 470 yards of offense and converted 7-of-14 (50%) on third down. The Steelers recorded two sacks of Joe Flacco, but […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Pittsburgh Steelers had plenty of momentum heading into Cincinnati in the midst of a three-game win streak. The Steelers’ offense continued to put up quality numbers, including the second four-touchdown passing performance from Aaron Rodgers this season. The same could not be said of the defense, which surrendered 470 total yards of offense. Despite […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
The Pittsburgh Steelers fell to 4-2 after a rough defensive outing against the Bengals last Thursday. Head coach Mike Tomlin noted that wide receiver Calvin Austin will return to practice and that they are “optimistic” about him suiting up in Week 8 against the Green Bay Packers. However, one of their captains will be out […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 2 months ago | 2 reads