Steelers Postgame Recap and Review
Turnovers and sacks: Telling stats vs. Ravens
After their 26-6 loss at M&T Bank Stadium on Thursday, the Steelers have dropped five of seven to rival Baltimore. Being outclassed in the pass rush and turnover departments are as big a reason as any for the Ravens recent success against Pittsburgh.
Discipline needed for Steelers offense to succeed
After looking nearly unstoppable during the first 30 minutes of the 2014 season, the Steelers offense has mainly been getting in its own way ever since.
Discipline needed for Steelers offense to succeed
After looking nearly unstoppable during the first 30 minutes of the 2014 season, the Steelers offense has mainly been getting in its own way ever since.
Should run defense in Week 1 worry Steelers?
The Browns gashed the Steelers defense for 183 yards on Sunday. While that's an alarming amount of yards allowed, maybe it's due in large measure to an improved Cleveland's rushing attack.
Le'Veon Bell on his way to becoming elite back
Bell's ability as a runner and receiver gives Steelers added dimension.
A season of inches
in which the author explores just how close the Steelers came to being relevant...
2013 wasn't supposed to feel this painful
Even though the Steelers really weren't that good in 2013, the way their postseason fate was sealed thanks to Ryan Succop's 41 yard field goal miss late in the KC/San Diego game was about as painful as anything I've experienced in quite some time.
The Steelers improved to 6-8, and I was there
It was cold. It was windy. The Steelers had a losing record at kickoff, and I was there to see it. But that's nothing new for Yours truly, as I only normally get to attend games during seasons in which the standard is is not the standard.
Dolphins shouldn't be able to swim in the snow
Because the defense allowed Miami to rush for 181 yards and score 24 second half points on Sunday afternoon at a cold and snowy Heinz Field, the Steelers are now 5-8 and pretty much out of the playoff picture.
ALL BUT OVER
The Steelers ensure a 2013 record that's at best equal to last year's with a sloppy loss to the Dolphins. Any combination of Ravens or Dolphins wins, or Steelers losses, eliminates the Steelers from the postseason.
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Steelers drop close one: Postgame news and updates
Emmanuel Sanders drops several passes, including a two-point conversion that would have tied the game late in the fourth quarter. Pittsburgh falls to Baltimore 22-20 after a run of excitement that could have led to the postseason.
Winners and Losers from Steelers 22-20 loss
Big cheers for a running back and a tight end, but that one receiver? ummm...
PREMATURE
Emmanuel Sanders drops several passes, including a two-point conversion that would have tied the game late in the fourth quarter. Pittsburgh falls to Baltimore 22-20 after a run of excitement that could have led to the postseason.
Big Play Willie Gay
The Steelers defense hasn't had many splash plays this season, but William Gay, the much maligned No. 2 corner, was responsible for the two biggest of the season on Sunday, in Pittsburgh's 27-11 victory over the Browns.
Winners and Losers from Steelers win over Browns
Plenty of dominant defensive performances in Pittsburgh's 27-11 whipping of AFC North rival Cleveland in Week 12, including one that will likely be recognized by the league.
SIT DOWN
The Steelers physically beat down AFC North upstart Cleveland, scoring a pivotal 27-11 win over the Browns in Cleveland in Week 12.
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Steelers tame Lions: Postgame news and updates
Pittsburgh scored an exciting 37-27 victory over the Detroit Lions in Week 11, keeping them within one game of the AFC's final wild card spot. Stay here for all the postgame news, updates and features from the game.
Defense bent but didn't break
The Steelers defense showed severe structural damage in a second quarter that saw Detroit rack up 271 yards and 27 points. However, in the second half, Pittsburgh only yielded 83 yards and zero points in an exciting 37-27 Pittsburgh victory.
Cotchery great to have around
The Steelers Jerricho Cotchery may not be flashy or dominant, but he's one of the most dependable No. 3 receivers in the NFL.
Clark, Taylor, Adams lead Steelers in PFF grades
The play evaluation web site did not give the Steelers high marks for their 23-10 win over Buffalo in Week 10, but a few individuals stood out.
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Steelers top Bills: Postgame news and updates
Pittsburgh snapped a two-game losing streak in defeating Buffalo soundly 23-10. It probably wasn't even that close. The Steelers forced Buffalo into a nine-series streak of eight punts and an interception, and rushed for 99 yards in the first half.
Monday Takeaways: Steelers top Bills 23-10
Injuries hit the Steelers again, as does an official from the past, an over-celebrating Bills player and the importance of the running game.
Timmons crushes E.J. Manuel
Timmons' patience and discipline keeps Manuel in the pocket where Timmons tees off on him, giving him his first sack this season.
Winners and Losers from Steelers win over Buffalo
While the Steelers' defense shined as a unit, completely shutting Buffalo's offense down, the offense had a few individual stars in this game.
BOWLED OVER
Steelers defense, running game shines in 23-10 win over Buffalo - a 180-degree shift from performance and outcome in Week 9.
Steelers injury report; Taylor, Williams concussed
Two players left the game with concussions as well as the fourth offensive linemen in two weeks.
Lack of energy, competitiveness plaguing Steelers
Hopping around after turnovers doesn't directly merit more turnovers. But something to energize a downtrodden team wouldn't hurt. The Steelers appeared lifeless on a few key plays, suggesting the competitive fire isn't burning very warmly.
Bloody Sunday: Team needs to move in new direction
Why can't the problem be both the players as well as the scheme? Whatever it is, wholesale moves will need to be made due to the simple concept current passing offenses can wreck this team.
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Steelers Slaughtered: Everything you need to know
As a franchise, the Steelers have never allowed 55 points in a game. Not even the Pirates or the Steagles gave up as many points as the Patriots scored in their 55-31 slaughter of the visiting Steelers. Check back here for all the news and updates.
Don't expect Steelers to throw in the towel
The post-season may be out of reach, but there is too much at stake for the Steelers to lay down for the final eight weeks. Their future depends on it.
Winners and Losers from Steelers loss to Patriots
Not surprisingly, a gigantic passing game from New England landed multiple members of Pittsburgh's secondary on this list.
HISTORIC BEATING
The Steelers hit a historic low in a complete thrashing at the hands of the New England Patriots. The 55 points allowed sets a new franchise record for points against in a single game.
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.
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.
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.
Harbaugh's surprise onside kick a bit puzzling
The Steelers defeated Baltimore 19-16 at Heinz Field on Sunday. It was the ninth three point game in the past 11 between the two rivals. Ravens coach John Harbaugh may have contributed heavily with a failed surprise onside kick in the fourth quarter.