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On Football: Falcons and Buccaneers flip spots atop the NFC South and playoff races tighten up
The 49ers, Cowboys and Cardinals are out of the playoff race. The Falcons took control of their hopes with help, and the Colts, Dolphins and Bengals kept slim chances alive. The NFL’s playoff picture became clearer Sunday. With two weeks remaining, three of eight...
The aching Steelers still control their destiny in the AFC North. Their grasp, however, is slipping
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...
Steelers star LB T.J. Watt's ankle injury likely won't keep him out for showdown with Ravens
PITTSBURGH (AP) — T.J. Watt is hopeful his ankle injury won't keep him from trying to help the Pittsburgh Steelers win the AFC North title on Saturday in Baltimore. The star outside linebacker was a full participant in practice on Thursday and seems to be trending toward playing...
Steelers head to Baltimore with a shot at season sweep of the Ravens and the AFC North title
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...
Pro Picks: Eagles will cruise past the Commanders and Seahawks will upset the Vikings
Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. For all previous Pro Picks, head here. ___ The setup for two Christmas Day games means two games on Saturday in Week 16. They’ll be potential...
Steelers knew a brutal finishing stretch was looming all season. They still looked unprepared
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
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
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
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...
First-place Steelers, Eagles meet in battle of Keystone State that is potential Super Bowl preview
Pittsburgh (10-3) at Philadelphia (11-2) Sunday, 4:25 p.m., FOX BetMGM NFL odds: Eagles by 4 1/2 Against the spread: Pittsburgh 10-3; Philadelphia 8-5 Series record: Eagles lead 48-29-3. Last meeting: On Oct. 30, 2022 in...
