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Mike Tomlin isn't settling for merely being good during the Steelers' 6-2 start. Neither is his team
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin could have played it safe. Could have stuck with Justin Fields. Could have settled for the weekly rock fights that have been the Pittsburgh Steelers ' trademark for a half-decade and counting. The NFL's longest-tenured coach, however, knew he hadn't...
Calvin Austin III scores twice as the Steelers hold off the Giants 26-18
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Calvin Austin III returned a punt for a touchdown and hauled in a lob by Russell Wilson for another score as the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the New York Giants 26-18 on Monday night. Austin, listed at 5-foot-9 and 162 pounds, raced across the field before sprinting...
Steelers and Giants seem to be heading in opposite directions as New York travels to Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The relentless questions surrounding the quarterback situation in Pittsburgh seem to have finally stopped. Temporarily anyway. Having Russell Wilson account for three touchdowns and showing flashes of his “Let Russ Cook” prime — as he did in...
Steelers look to keep Monday night home dominance going as the reeling Giants visit Acrisure Stadium
New York Giants (2-5) at Pittsburgh (5-2) Monday, 8:15 p.m. EDT, ESPN BetMGM NFL Odds: Steelers by 6 1/2 Series record: Giants lead 46-32-3 Against the spread: Giants 3-4; Steelers 5-2 Last meeting: Steelers beat Giants...
Analysis: Starting Russell Wilson makes sense for the Steelers
On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ Starting Russell Wilson makes sense for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Sure, Justin Fields has played well enough to keep his job. He has made...
Steelers favored over the Raiders by a field goal as both teams try to bounce back off losses
Pittsburgh (3-2) at Las Vegas (2-3) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Steelers by 3. Series record: Raiders lead 14-12. Against the spread: Steelers 3-2; Raiders 2-3. Last meeting: Steelers beat the Raiders 23-18...
Prescott throws TD pass to Tolbert with 20 seconds left to lift Cowboys past Steelers, 20-17
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dak Prescott drifted to his left, then drifted some more. On a seemingly endless night, what was another couple of seconds going to hurt? With a flick of the wrist as T.J. Watt and the rest of the Pittsburgh defense closed in, the NFL's highest-paid player...
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...
