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First-place Pittsburgh Steelers are exceeding everyone's expectations — except their own
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The phrase sounded odd coming out of DeShon Elliott's mouth. Even though it happened to be true. Standing inside the Pittsburgh locker room Sunday after another taut victory over the Baltimore Ravens pushed the Steelers to 8-2 and gave them a little wiggle room...
Ravens' Jackson and the NFL's top-ranked offense fail to stop AFC North rival Steelers -- again
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens still haven’t figured out how to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers. Pittsburgh's defense stifled Jackson and the NFL’s top-ranked offense on Sunday as the Steelers topped their AFC North rivals behind Chris Boswell’s...
Boswell kicks 6 field goals and the Steelers bottle up Lamar Jackson in 18-16 win over the Ravens
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers insist they have no secret formula when it comes to stopping Lamar Jackson. That there is nothing mystical about their approach to the otherworldly Baltimore Ravens quarterback. They study film. Just like everybody else. They read their...
Justin Fields shines as the Steelers move to 3-0 with a 20-10 win over the Chargers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Justin Fields keeps avoiding mistakes. Mike Tomlin keeps avoiding the subject. If Tomlin's backup quarterback keeps playing like this, the Pittsburgh Steelers coach might not be able to for much longer, not with Fields quietly building a case he...
Analysis: Kickers benefited from rusty, ineffective offenses
On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ NFL kickers benefited from sloppy and rusty offensive performances in Week 1. With many teams struggling to move the ball effectively and...
Steelers preparing to start Justin Fields against the Broncos while Russell Wilson deals with injury
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are planning to stick with Justin Fields over an injured Russell Wilson as they get ready for a trip to Denver in Week 2. Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday the Steelers (1-0) “are preparing as if Justin is going to be our quarterback” with...
Falcons hardly look like a team turning things around in an ugly loss to Steelers in Week 1
ATLANTA (AP) — After six straight losing seasons, nothing less than a trip to the playoffs will do for the Atlanta Falcons. They sure didn't look like a postseason contender in Week 1. Kirk Cousins had a dismal debut with the Falcons on Sunday, throwing a pair of...
Fields steps in for Wilson, Boswell boots 6 field goals to lead Steelers past Falcons 18-10
ATLANTA (AP) — With all eyes on the quarterbacks, Chris Boswell's strong right leg stole the spotlight in the season opener. Boswell booted six field goals, three of them longer than 50 yards, to account for all of Pittsburgh's scoring as Justin Fields and the Steelers grinded out...