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The aching Steelers still control their destiny in the AFC North. Their grasp, however, is slipping

Dec. 22, 2024 13:55 PM EST

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Technically, the standings still show the Pittsburgh Steelers atop the AFC North. It just doesn't exactly feel that way at the moment. While the Steelers still have everything in front of them even after a 34-17 loss in Baltimore on Saturday in...

Lamar Jackson and the Ravens draw even atop the AFC North, beating the 1st-place Steelers 34-17

Dec. 21, 2024 23:37 PM EST

BALTIMORE (AP) — Lamar Jackson was solid in Baltimore's biggest game of the season so far. Then, after one of the star quarterback's rare slip-ups, one of his teammates delivered the play of the day. Jackson threw three touchdown passes and Marlon Humphrey scored on...

Steelers miss chance to clinch AFC North because of 'two negative plays'

Dec. 21, 2024 21:36 PM EST

BALTIMORE (AP) — All season long, the Pittsburgh Steelers have depended on a standard formula for winning: stop the run, protect the ball, force the opponent into mistakes. It's not glitzy, but that's exactly how Pittsburgh put itself into position to win the AFC North on Saturday....

Steelers have won a lot in Baltimore recently. A victory there this week gives them AFC North title

Dec. 19, 2024 17:49 PM EST

Twice in the past three seasons, Mike Tomlin and his Pittsburgh Steelers came to Baltimore in the final week, beat the Ravens and sneaked into the playoffs. The Steelers clinched a postseason berth much earlier this year, but their annual trip to Charm City is still a big deal. A win...

Steelers head to Baltimore with a shot at season sweep of the Ravens and the AFC North title

Dec. 19, 2024 15:24 PM EST

Pittsburgh (10-4) at Baltimore (9-5) Saturday, 4:30 p.m., EST, FOX. BetMGM NFL Odds: Ravens by 6 1/2. Against the spread: Steelers 10-4; Ravens 7-6-1. Series record: Steelers lead 36-25. Last meeting: Steelers beat Ravens...

Lions have been hit hardest by rash of injuries, though NFL says overall amount has decreased

Dec. 17, 2024 18:44 PM EST

Patrick Mahomes is battling another ankle injury. Josh Allen has a banged-up shoulder. Geno Smith is dealing with a knee issue. Those are just the quarterbacks who got hurt in Week 15. The Detroit Lions keep losing players at an alarming rate. Other teams are dealing...

Steelers knew a brutal finishing stretch was looming all season. They still looked unprepared

Dec. 16, 2024 15:07 PM EST

PITTSBURGH (AP) — From the moment the 2024 NFL schedule came out in May, the Pittsburgh Steelers knew what was coming in December. Eleven days. Three games. Two of them on the road. All against playoff contenders. There's a reason coach Mike Tomlin runs one of the...

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin optimistic star LB T.J. Watt will be available for showdown with Ravens

Dec. 16, 2024 12:51 PM EST

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is optimistic star linebacker T.J. Watt's balky ankle won't keep him out of Saturday's visit to Baltimore. The perennial All-Pro twisted his left ankle late in the fourth quarter of a 27-13 loss to Philadelphia on Sunday. Watt...

Jalen Hurts accounts for 3 TDs and Eagles beat Steelers 27-13 for franchise-best 10th straight win

Dec. 15, 2024 22:29 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts absorbed the shots when the Eagles' recent anemic passing attack was panned by his own star wide receivers. Hurts and A.J. Brown — one of those receivers who brought the complaints to a boil — then had their relationship dissected and thrown under the bus by a...

Steelers' T.J. Watt in 'wait-and-see' mode for next weekend after ankle injury vs. Eagles

Dec. 15, 2024 22:05 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Steelers had every reason to fear the worst. T.J. Watt's pursuit of Jalen Hurts ended with the star linebacker briefly hopping before he crumbled to the turf in the fourth quarter against the Eagles and clutched his left ankle. A highly anticipated...