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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. Heading into Week 18, we want to know how you’re feeling after watching the team so […]
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Another year of Hall of Fame eligibility will end without a gold jacket for former Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward, who wasn’t among the list of 15 modern-era finalists announced by the hall Tuesday morning. Ward has yet to be a finalist in any year he’s been eligible. However, it is a loaded class for […]
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The Steelers worked out six players on Tuesday, per KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson and the NFL transaction sheet. The tryouts were defensive backs Zy Alexander, Evan Holm, Makari Paige, Doneiko Slaughter, and J.T. Woods, as well as tight end Jaheim Bell. Woods has the highest draft pedigree of the bunch as a 2022 third-round pick by […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are facing a win and you’re in situation to make or miss the playoffs. The winner-take-all game was preventable. A victory over the 3-12 Cleveland Browns would have clinched the AFC North for the first time since 2020 and allowed the Steelers to rest their veteran and injured starters. It’s not the […]
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Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt has not played since early December, but may be in line to return to the field this week. The 2021 Defensive Player of the Year suffered a collapsed lung the week following Pittsburgh’s defeat of Baltimore. A limited participant in three practices last week, the star sat out his […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers received a mix of tough news and growing optimism at head coach Mike Tomlin’s weekly press conference, as the team continues preparations for its pivotal AFC North matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Tomlin confirmed that tight end Darnell Washington underwent surgery Tuesday morning after suffering a broken arm in the second quarter […]
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year for football fans. As the NFL regular season starts to wind down and gears up for the playoffs, the college football playoffs are in full swing and highlight several players who will go on to become highly touted draft prospects in just a few months. Consider that […]
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Just six points. Pittsburgh fell short of securing a playoff spot in Week 17 against the Cleveland Browns, falling 13-6 on the road against a divisional rival that had won just three games up to that point. While Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and defense coordinator Teryl Austin have been popular punching bags for the […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers’ season comes down to Week 18, where they will host the Baltimore Ravens in a winner-take-all matchup where the winner will go on to host a playoff game wild card weekend, and the loser will see its season end. And despite being at home and sporting the better record, the Steelers are […]
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The NFL’s Week 17 finale is here with the 11-4 Los Angeles Rams trying to stay in contention for the NFC’s No. 1 seed against the 6-9 Atlanta Falcons. The game will kick off at 8:15 p.m. EST on ESPN. As always, who are you rooting for? What are you watching for? Have anyone in […]
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The Steelers swapped practice squad defenders ahead of the team’s Week 18 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football. The team announced Monday that it signed defensive tackle Kyler Baugh to the practice squad, releasing cornerback Daryl Porter Jr. in a corresponding move. Baugh, 24, played college football at Minnesota. He’s yet to […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers suffered a potential season-ending loss to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, and frustrations are boiling over for fans and players. On Saturday night, the Baltimore Ravens defeated the Green Bay Packers, forcing Pittsburgh to win in Cleveland to clinch a playoff berth. Unfortunately, the black and gold were unable to beat the […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers lost their fourth consecutive game in Cleveland in Week 17, falling to the Browns 13-6 in a game in which the Steelers could have clinched the AFC North. Nothing is ever easy for the Steelers, though, so why would this be any different? There aren’t many Varsity names to cover, but be […]
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The Steelers had a chance to win the AFC North on Sunday. Instead, they fell to the 3-12 Cleveland Browns in an ugly game that killed any momentum from Pittsburgh’s previous winning streak. As always, there are plenty of takeaways to be had. 1. If you can’t beat the Browns, you probably don’t deserve the […]
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Week 18’s Steelers versus Ravens game will be a win-and-in game regarding this year’s NFL playoffs — and both teams and fanbases will have to wait until the very last game of the regular season to find out if they made it. On Sunday, the NFL announced that Steelers-Ravens will kick off on Sunday Night […]
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Sunday Night Football this week is a battle between two of the top teams in the NFC: the 11-4 Chicago Bears versus the also 11-4 49ers. The NFC’s No. 1 seed could be at stake. Kickoff is at 8:20 p.m. EST on NBC. As always, who are you rooting for? What are you watching for? […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers lost to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday setting up a winner-take-all matchup in Week 18 against the Baltimore Ravens for the AFCNorth division championship. The winner is in the playoffs, the loser goes home. It has an excellent chance of being the final game of the 2025 regular season on Sunday Night […]
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The Pittsburgh Steelers and choking in a big moment – name a more iconic duo. In what should have been a runaway win over an inferior opponent in the Cleveland Browns, the Steelers never even got out of their runner’s stance in a 13-6 loss in what was yet another game under Mike Tomlin in […]
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The Steelers received unfortunate injury news following an ugly loss to the Browns in Cleveland on Sunday, with head coach Mike Tomlin announcing in his postgame press conference that tight end Darnell Washington has a broken arm. Washington was the only injury of note, with Tomlin calling the rest “bumps and bruises associated with play.” […]
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The Steelers game is over, but there’s still plenty of football to be played this week. Here’s the NFL’s late afternoon slate for Week 17 — just two games this time around given the holiday schedule: As always, here’s the broadcast map on 506 Sports. What games will you be watching? Who will you be rooting […]
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It’s been a rough first half for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Cleveland Browns jumped out to a 10-0 lead in the first quarter. The Steelers added a Chris Boswell field goal to make it a one-score game, but lost a key offensive player in the process. Tight end Darnell Washington left the game with a […]
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The 9-6 Steelers travel to take on the 3-12 Browns in Cleveland this afternoon. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. EST on CBS. Join the discussion by signing up for an account. Stop by and enjoy the game with your fellow Steelers fans here at BTSC! Be sure to bookmark Behind the Steel Curtain for all the […]
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When Steelers wide receiver D.K. Metcalf was suspended for two games following an altercation with a fan in Detroit, CBS Sports reported that language in his contract voided a combined $45 million in guarantees over the next two years. The would make it much easier for Pittsburgh to get out of his four-year, $132 million […]
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The Steelers and Browns released their inactive lists ahead of kickoff, with Pittsburgh down several starters as expected. With Calvin Austin III, Brandin Echols, James Pierre, Isaac Seumalo, and T.J. Watt all out against Cleveland, Pittsburgh has made second-year wide receiver Roman Wilson active for the first time in weeks. However, rookie third-round running back […]
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After the Packers defense turned to Swiss cheese on Saturday night, Pittsburgh still has an opportunity to clinch the AFC North with a win over the Browns in Cleveland at 1 p.m. EST. You can view the all-important Week 17 broadcast map per 506 Sports HERE. Early slate:
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