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Steelers smacked in the face by Raiders: All postgame news and updates
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October 29, 2013
Suisham can't kick six-point field goals
Steelers kicker Shaun Suisham missed two makeable field goals in the 21-18 loss to Oakland on Sunday. And while he certainly deserves a bulk of the blame for the loss, Pittsburgh may not even have a win in 2013 if it wasn't for Suisham's consistency.
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October 29, 2013
Tarver fined, apologizes for flipping off official
The flag was eventually picked up but not before Tarver dropped several expletives and the most universally well-known hand gesture was made. He'll drop an undisclosed amount of cash as well.
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October 29, 2013
Keisel will stress need to get off to better start
Steelers defensive end and captain Brett Keisel will ensure his team is aware of the need to start much sharper than it did in a 21-18 loss to Oakland in Week 8.
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October 29, 2013
Bell: 'They out-executed us'
Despite having seen everything on film, the Steelers were beaten savagely by Oakland's defense in the run game. It begs the question of what will happen if the Steelers see everything the Patriots will do in their upcoming Week 9 game.
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October 28, 2013
Gilbert, Keisel earn top PFF marks
David DeCastro is now the third-ranked offensive guard in the NFL, according to the play evaluation web site.
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October 28, 2013
The margin for error too great for the Steelers
A winnable game slips away because Pittsburgh couldn't overcome the sum of their mistakes.
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October 28, 2013
Breaking down the timeout
Breaking down the events surrounding the timeout Roethlisberger burned late in the game reveals a string of errors and poor decisions - none of which fairly can shoulder blame for the loss.
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October 28, 2013
Tomlin’s History Lesson ends in Same Old Steelers
Steelers read too much into Tomlin's history lesson and skip the 70's. Instead, they take a page out of the losing decades of the 60's and 50's and revert back to the Same Old Steelers.
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October 28, 2013
Fear of extended loss of DeCastro hurts chemistry
Steelers center Fernando Velasco and right guard David DeCastro were bonding and growing as teammates. With DeCastro awaiting an MRI on his ankle, there's fear of the pair not getting to continue growing as teammates.
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October 28, 2013
Mesko was struggling before bobbled punt
His position on the team needs to be re-evaluated, but injuries may force the Steelers to use cap space addressing other positions.
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October 28, 2013
Containment issue on Pryor's run
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said he pointed out the Raiders' habit of using quarterback Terrelle Pryor as a runner early in the week. That message was lost Sunday by the start of Play 1.
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October 28, 2013
Steelers injury report: DeCastro, Whimper MRIs
Steelers offensive linemen David DeCastro and Guy Whimper will receive MRIs related to their injuries when the team returns to Pittsburgh.
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October 27, 2013
Winners and Losers from loss to Raiders
A furious comeback was sparked by a few Winners, but the performances of the Losers can't be ignored.
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October 27, 2013
A BLACK HOLE
The momentum the Steelers built up on a two-game winning streak was sucked into an inescapable black hole in the form of the Oakland Raiders defense. The 21-18 loss puts the Steelers at 2-5, and likely out of postseason contention.
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October 27, 2013
David DeCastro latest linemen to suffer injury
Steelers right guard David DeCastro has an ankle injury, and his return for the final quarter of the Steelers' disastrous Week 8 game against Oakland is questionable.
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October 27, 2013
Cody Wallace in for Guy Whimper
Reserve lineman Cody Wallace replaces Guy Whimper, who appeared to suffer a knee injury in the third quarter of the Steelers game at Oakland.
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October 27, 2013
Ramon Foster Injury: Concussion brings in Whimper
Steelers left guard Ramon Foster is out with a concussion, and Guy Whimper has replaced him in the second quarter of the Steelers game at Oakland.