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Pickett rising to the moment as the Steelers keep hope alive
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have spent most of the past two-plus months asking rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett to simply not lose games. His marching orders from coach Mike Tomlin and offensive coordinator Matt Canada were simple. Take care of the...

Steelers honor Franco Harris by rallying past Raiders 13-10
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin wasn't ready to go there, with all due respect. Yes, the Pittsburgh Steelers coach understands the symmetry between Saturday night's 13-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders and a playoff victory over the same franchise 50 years ago, the one that ended...

Miscues, missed chances cost Raiders in loss to Steelers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — No miracle ending this time. Just more of the same for the Las Vegas Raiders. Essentially gifted a victory by New England last Sunday on one of the most improbable walk-off touchdowns in NFL history, the Raiders couldn't keep the momentum going in a 13-10 loss to...

Panthers, Foreman will look to run vs Steelers
PITTSBURGH (5-8) at CAROLINA (5-8) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Panthers by 2 1/2. AGAINST THE SPREAD: Pittsburgh 6-6-1, Carolina 7-6. SERIES RECORD: Steelers lead 6-1. LAST MEETING: Steelers beat...

Budding chemistry between Pickens, Pickett fueling Steelers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — George Pickens called it back in April. Minutes after the Pittsburgh Steelers selected the wide receiver in the second round of the NFL draft, Pickens described the team's decision to pair him with first-round pick Kenny Pickett as “ a blessing.” ...

Steelers face Falcons looking for 1st winning streak of 2022
PITTSBURGH (4-7) at ATLANTA (5-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Steelers by 1 1/2 AGAINST THE SPREAD: Steelers 5-5-1; Falcons 7-5 SERIES RECORD: Steelers lead 14-2-1 LAST MEETING: Steelers beat...

Steelers go for first winning streak of season vs Falcons
ATLANTA (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are playing out the season with some very un-Steelers-like goals. A winning streak would be a start. Perhaps a late spurt to avoid coach Mike Tomlin's first losing season. The Steelers (4-7) will try to put...

Steelers defense coming up short against quality opponents
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin chooses his words carefully and intentionally. There's a reason over the summer that he used “dominant” to describe what he expected out of the Pittsburgh Steelers defense in 2022. It was equal parts challenge and choice. With elite players at all...
