7 months ago Article 234 comments

NFL early games open thread: Ravens Browns, anyone?

Check in with the rest of SteelerNation before the Steelers take on the referee-expert New York Giants.

7 months ago Article 29 comments

Giants wide receivers accuse Steelers defensive backs of holding

In a recurring theme, Giants players are airing their grievances over the Pittsburgh Steelers via the media, writes Neal Coolong

7 months ago Article 1 comment

Giants Kenny Phillips will not play in Week 9 vs. Steelers

He said earlier in the week he would play, but a report surfacing Sunday morning says he's out for the 4:25 p.m. ET Week 9 game.

7 months ago Article 49 comments

Five reasons why the Steelers will beat the Giants

Playing on the road is a daunting task, and playing the defending champs on their turf is substantially tougher. But the Steelers have just enough advantages over the Giants to make Neal Coolong think Pittsburgh can pull off its second straight road win.

7 months ago Article 4 comments

Steelers Pregame Focus: Antonio Brown and Victor Cruz traveled a similar path to get to this game

Similar size, similar upbringing, similar paths into the NFL, Pittsburgh's Antonio Brown and New York's Victor Cruz are on a playmaking collision course Sunday.

7 months ago Article 3 comments

Steelers Vs. Giants: Game Time, Broadcast Info, And More

All pregame information, links and news you'll need before the Steelers kick off at the Giants at 4:25 p.m. ET Sunday.

7 months ago Article 16 comments

Ben Roethlisberger Doesn't Have to Play Second Banana in Any Elite Quarterback Showdown

There's been a lot of talk about how Pittsburgh will be able to contain Eli Manning and the potent Giants offense in Week 9. Lest we forget, the Steelers have their very own franchise quarterback with two Super Bowl rings and an ability to lead fourth quarter comebacks.

7 months ago Article 31 comments

Steelers vs. Giants: Should this game be played in wake of Sandy?

Both sides appear valid, as the NFL prepares for football to be played this weekend despite the chaos consuming the region after a deadly storm swept through the area.

7 months ago Article 4 comments

Giants shouldn't expect the Steelers to lay down the way the Heat did

Defending NBA champion Miami Heat said before their game against the Knicks in New Your Friday the game should have been postponed. The Heat played like they shouldn't be there. The Giants shouldn't expect the Steelers to lay down in a similar fashion.

7 months ago Article 7 comments

Steelers vs. Giants game will be "a few hours of enjoyment" for NYC residents

Giants coach Tom Coughlin recognizes the significance of the damage to the Tri-State area and commends the Steelers for electing to stay in Pittsburgh on Saturday, when teams normally travel for away games, to save space and resources for those affected by Superstorm Sandy.

7 months ago Article 19 comments

Steelers vs. Giants preview: Two potent offenses can engage in shootout in Week 9

The Steelers are gaining momentum offensively, but the Giants have been operating at a high level all season. This game may just come down to two outstanding quarterbacks in the fourth quarter.

7 months ago Article 2 comments

Steelers Fantasy Friday: Quick hit questions about NFL Week 9

Jonathan Dwyer? Antonio Brown? We know now one is playing and one isn't. What will Brown do for Pittsburgh in this game? Brad Newberg and Neal Coolong discuss in this week's Fantasy Friday.

7 months ago Article 8 comments

Giants Victor Cruz not the only one marketing a form of salsa

Steelers running back Baron Batch, a proud Texan, is known for his homemade salsa, something Food Republic picked up on, and interviewed the Steelers' 2011 seventh round draft pick earlier this season.

7 months ago Article 14 comments

Steelers leaving later, going through Newark, may have positive benefits and negative drawbacks

Changing the routines of professional athletes can put them in situations less conducive to success, but it also can sharpen and refresh them mentally.

7 months ago Article 90 comments

Justin Tuck says Steelers offensive line has gotten away with murder

It wasn't long ago the Steelers' offensive line was much more the source of ridicule than the subject of alleged penalties from has-been pass rushers. Tuck's comments show the Steelers' offensive line is being noticed.

7 months ago Article 37 comments

Success of the New York and San Francisco Giants a lesson to the Steelers

The Steelers opponents this week, the New York Giants, are a perfect example of the "new champion" in today's professional sports world. New York barely made the playoffs a season ago with a 9-7 record, but they went on to win Super Bowl XLVI.

7 months ago Article 60 comments

NFC East Edition of 5 Burning Questions on the Pittsburgh Steelers

Victory over Washington was great. But a stiffer challenge awaits the Steelers in New York. How can they cope without Ryan Clark? What to do about David DeCastro? Is Jonathan Dwyer for real? Answer these and other Burning Questions facing the Steelers.

7 months ago Article 72 comments

Steelers vs. Giants: Who will start at running back?

Getting lost in all the hoopla over the Steelers rejuvenated running game is the fact the top three running backs are all hurt. Heading into full practice Wednesday, Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles), Isaac Redman (ankle) and Jonathan Dwyer (quad) are all banged up.