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Colts leaning on improved defense and strong ground game to try to derail unbeaten Steelers
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts identified this week's challenge long before watching any tape. They, like any Pittsburgh Steelers opponent, must figure out how to prevent linebacker T.J. Watt from wrecking Sunday's game. It won't be easy. ...
Chargers QB Justin Herbert's bid to play on a balky right ankle ends with an early exit
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Justin Herbert spent two-plus quarters trying to grit his teeth through the pain of an ankle injury that doesn't seem to be going away anytime soon. For a while, it worked. The Los Angeles Chargers quarterback threw a first-half touchdown pass to Quentin Johnston...
Los Angeles Chargers visit the Pittsburgh Steelers in a meeting of surprising 2-0 teams
Los Angeles Chargers (2-0) at Pittsburgh (2-0) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Steelers by 2 Series record: Steelers lead 24-11. Against the spread: Chargers 2-0, Steelers 2-0. Last meeting: Chargers beat Steelers...
Sean Payton has had Mike Tomlin's number, but the Steelers are seeking 3rd straight win over Denver
Pittsburgh (1-0) at Denver (0-1) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, CBS BETMGM NFL ODDS: Steelers by 3. Series record: Broncos lead 20-13-1 Against the spread: Steelers 1-0; Broncos 1-0. Last meeting: Steelers beat Broncos 27-19 on Oct....
Russell Wilson's calf injury figures to make his return to Denver with the Steelers just a footnote
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos expect to see Russell Wilson on the sideline in full pads and eye black this weekend, just as he was in the Pittsburgh Steelers' opener at Atlanta despite being inactive with a strained calf. The Broncos (0-1) anticipate facing quarterback Justin...
New season, same old recipe for the Steelers: very little offense and a whole lot of TJ Watt
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The quarterbacks have changed. The offensive coordinator too. The most direct route for the Pittsburgh Steelers to win games has not. A little — sometimes very little — offense and a whole lot of T.J. Watt. The superstar outside linebacker was...
Selected a captain for perhaps the last time, Steelers DE Cam Heyward wants to prove doubters wrong
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cam Heyward is running out of time in his playing career. No one is more acutely aware of that than the Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle. There aren't many players who stick around 14 years as Heyward has. Even fewer who have done it while playing one of the...
Veteran LB Markus Golden excited for return to Steelers
LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — Veteran outside linebacker Markus Golden enjoyed an extended offseason, but he always remained ready for a possible return to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers signed Golden to a one-year contract on Thursday and the 33-year-old participated in his third...
Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett is the No. 1 defensive lineman in AP's top 5 rankings
Myles Garrett was nearly unstoppable last season. His spectacular performance earned him several accolades and now he’s been voted the top defensive lineman in the league by The Associated Press. A panel of eight AP Pro Football Writers ranked the top five defensive...