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Steelers are skidding into the New Year on a 3-game slide after lopsided loss to the Chiefs

Dec. 25, 2024 18:43 PM EST

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Three times in 11 days, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced a team aiming for the Super Bowl, the kind of elite company the Steelers have spent most of the season trying to prove they belong in. And three times in 11 days, Pittsburgh found itself doing all of the little...

Chiefs head to Pittsburgh on Christmas hoping to lock up the top seed in the AFC

Dec. 24, 2024 15:03 PM EST

Kansas City (14-1) at Pittsburgh (10-5) Wednesday, 1 p.m., EST, Netflix. BetMGM NFL Odds: Chiefs by 2 1/2. Against the spread: Chiefs 7-8; Steelers 10-5 Series record: Steelers lead 25-14. Last meeting: Chiefs beat Steelers...

Chiefs try to secure home-field advantage in the AFC when they visit Pittsburgh on Christmas

Dec. 24, 2024 14:49 PM EST

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin wasn't in the mood to get into a semantic argument. Yes, the Kansas City Chiefs have played a ton of close games this season. Yet the idea that two-time defending Super Bowl champions are somehow more gettable than they've been? That's a...

Steelers WR George Pickens returns to practice, hopeful to play against Chiefs

Dec. 23, 2024 17:02 PM EST

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens was a full participant in practice on Monday, opening the door for him to return from a three-game absence on Wednesday when Pittsburgh hosts the Kansas City Chiefs. Pickens hasn't played since tweaking his...

On Football: Falcons and Buccaneers flip spots atop the NFC South and playoff races tighten up

Dec. 23, 2024 12:47 PM EST

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

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...

Steelers star LB T.J. Watt's ankle injury likely won't keep him out for showdown with Ravens

Dec. 19, 2024 15:29 PM EST

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

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...

Pro Picks: Eagles will cruise past the Commanders and Seahawks will upset the Vikings

Dec. 18, 2024 23:07 PM EST

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

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...