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2021 AFC Wild Card: Steelers at Chiefs

Steelers Vertex: What did JuJu Smith-Schuster bring in his return to the Steelers?

After three months of rehab, Smith-Schuster showed his resiliency by taking the field again in the 2021 postseason.

The defensive front tops the Steelers defensive PFF Wild Card grades

In the grades provided by Pro Football Focus, players along the front five held most of the top spots

Stock Report: See whose stock is rising or falling after the loss to the Chiefs

Taking a look at what direction Steelers stock is trending after their playoff loss to the Chiefs.

Reserve receivers top the Steelers offensive PFF Wild Card grades

In the grades provided by Pro Football Focus, it was the non-starters of Washington and McCloud that scored the highest.

Steelers ‘bonus’ game was no different than any of the others in Wild Card loss

You may have been hoping for something different as the Steelers took on the Chiefs in a Wild Card matchup at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday Night Football. Unfortunately, while the Steelers gave you a ‘bonus’ game, the result, a 42-21 loss, was pretty much the same as what you saw all throughout the 2021 regular season.

Steelers snap counts in the last game of Ben Roethlisberger’s career

Looking at the men who get to say they played in Ben Roethlisberger’s last NFL game.

4 Winners and 6 Losers after the Steelers playoff loss to the Chiefs

Time to take a look at who would be considered a ‘Winner’ and a ‘Loser’ after the Steelers latest action on the gridiron.

Report Card: Grading the Steelers playoff loss to the Chiefs

Taking a look at who performed well, and who didn’t, after the Steelers’ 42-21 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Analyzing the Steelers Wild Card loss to the Chiefs, by the numbers

The Steelers were in the game for 25 minutes before everything went wrong.

Post-Game Sound: Hear from Steelers coaches and players after the loss to the Chiefs

The Pittsburgh Steelers were back on the field in the Wild Card round of the AFC Playoffs. Take a look and listen to what was said after the game.

Knee Jerk Reactions to the Steelers 42-21 loss to the Chiefs

The Steelers hung with the Chiefs early, but it all eventually came crashing down.

Final Score: Steelers’ playoff drought continues after 42-21 loss to the Chiefs

The Pittsburgh Steelers haven’t won a playoff game since 2017, and that drought continued after their Wild Card loss to the Chiefs Sunday night.

Steelers vs. Chiefs, Wild Card: 3rd quarter in-game update

The Pittsburgh Steelers are back on the gridiron! See what is happening during the team’s late game.

Steelers vs. Chiefs: Second-half updates, injury news and open thread

The Steelers are back on the gridiron! The 2021 season continues with the Steelers and Chiefs locking horns in the AFC Playoffs. Keep tabs on all things Black-and-gold with our updates and open thread.

Steelers vs. Chiefs, Wild Card: 2nd quarter in-game update

The Pittsburgh Steelers are back on the gridiron! See what is happening during the team’s late game.

Steelers vs. Chiefs, Wild Card: 1st quarter in-game update

The Pittsburgh Steelers are back on the gridiron! See what is happening during the team’s late game.

Steelers vs. Chiefs: First-half updates, injury news and open thread

The Steelers are back on the gridiron! The 2021 season continues with the Steelers and Chiefs locking horns in the AFC Playoffs. Keep tabs on all things Black-and-gold with our updates and open thread.

Cody White inactive for the Steelers in the Wild Card game against the Chiefs

With six wide receivers available on the roster, White was the odd man out.

Who is the Steelers X-Factor in the Wild Card game vs. the Chiefs?

Who is the X-Factor for the Steelers in their Wild Card game vs. the Chiefs?

Bold and Bizarre predictions for Steelers vs. Chiefs AFC Wild Card

Much to the chagrin of most, BTSC’s Nostradumbass predicts the Steelers’ matchup in the Wild Card Round of the AFC Playoffs.

Predicting the Steelers’ inactive list for Wild Card Weekend vs. the Chiefs

The Steelers have every player on their 53-man roster available for the game.

STAFF PICKS: Predicting the winner of Steelers vs. Chiefs, Wild Card

The staff at BTSC share their thoughts and predict the outcome of the Steelers game against the Kansas City Chiefs in the Wild Card Round of the AFC Playoffs.

Wild Card Preview: Steelers defense vs. the Chiefs offense

The Chiefs offense appears to be too much for the Steelers defense based on the numbers, but when these two teams kick off on Sunday night the past numbers don’t matter.

How the return of JuJu Smith-Schuster could affect the Steelers offense

The Steelers offense could be more dynamic in the playoffs.

Wild Card Preview: Steelers offense vs. the Chiefs defense

The Pittsburgh Steelers offense, on paper, doesn’t stand a chance, but that’s why they game isn’t played on paper.

Steelers fan confidence trends down despite Week 18 win and playoff berth

The Pittsburgh Steelers weren’t just winners in Week 18, but also punched their ticket to the playoffs. And fan confidence doesn’t reflect it.

How to watch Steelers vs. Chiefs: Time, TV Schedule, and game information

All the information needed to watch, listen, or follow the Steelers playoff game on Sunday night against the Chiefs.

JuJu Smith-Schuster officially activated, Corliss Waitman released

After being a surprising return to practice this week, Smith-Schuster is set to play in Sunday night’s game.

Steelers reportedly set to activate JuJu Smith-Schuster off IR

The Steelers are reportedly getting JuJu Smith-Schuster back for the playoff game vs. the Chiefs.

Najee Harris status removed, good to go for Sunday Night

Steelers rookie running back will get to play in the Wild Card game in Kansas City.

The Steelers aren’t supposed to win, so what

When will we learn anything can happen in sports?

Keith Butler acknowledges the Steelers need better coaching in the playoffs

The Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator is back on the sidelines, and he knows what the team needs to do better vs. the Chiefs this Sunday.

NFL Odds and Predictions: Picking all the Wild Card games against the spread

Several of the BTSC staff pick all the NFL games both against the spread and over/under point totals

Which other Wild Card matchup is the most intriguing to Steelers fans?

Other than the Steelers own matchup, there are other Wild Card games which Steelers fans may want to catch.

The Steelers have a better chance against the Chiefs than you might think

Anything can happen come January, and the numbers back that up.

Previewing the Steelers vs. Chiefs AFC Wild Card showdown

The Pittsburgh Steelers are hitting the road for the Wild Card round of the AFC Playoffs.