CB Joey Porter Jr. made the tackle. But DC Teryl Austin knows ROLB Nick Herbig made the play. Herbig was the man who disrupted the Baltimore Ravens’ plan to tie the game Sunday. Going for two on a sweep to the left, Herbig crashed through the line and occupied multiple blockers, freeing up Porter and […]

The Browns’ pass rusher wasn’t very subtle.

There is no love lost between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns, and apparently Myles Garrett had a lot to say about Steelers’ star T.J, Watt when speaking to the media. Garrett made light of the fact that T.J. Watt posted “Nothing I’m not used to” on X prior to the NFL Awards, hinting that he hadn’t won the Defensive Player of the Year.

“I’ve never complained about the trophy not being at my house,” Garrett said. “You shouldn’t be feeling two ways about it going to me.”

Watt’s response was a classy...

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PITTSBURGH — The Steelers have one of the best defenses in the league through the first 11 weeks of the season, allowing the second-fewest points (16.2) and eighth-fewest total yards per game (305.3), but defensive tackle Cameron Heyward isn’t ready to crown the defense with anything yet.

On Tuesday, Heyward was asked what he’d grade the unit entering the week.

His response: “Incomplete.”

That doesn’t mean the Steelers defense isn’t special. In fact, it’s a big reason why the Steelers are now 2-0 in games when...

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense has been elite this year, and part of that is thanks to several new additions. This past offseason, much of the focus was on their offensive additions, but they did a lot to improve their defense too. More specifically, they did a great job shoring up linebacker. Signing Patrick Queen helped, […]

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The first look at the trailer of the much anticipated HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks: In Season with the AFC North’ was released on Tuesday afternoon. For the first time ever, Hard Knocks will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the playoff chase with the AFC North. Episodes of the show will air on HBO on Tuesdays, starting on Dec. 3 at 9 p.m. and continuing through the NFL postseason. It will also be available on streaming through Max.

The Pittsburgh Steelers currently sit atop of...

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense has markedly improved over the last four games with Russell Wilson starting at quarterback. Overall, new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith has the offense consistently moving the ball, scorching defenses in the second half of games all while creatively balancing the run and pass games. However, the Steelers couldn’t find the end […]

Leading up to the highly anticipated AFC North showdown between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens in Week 11 at Acrisure Stadium, it was viewed as a statement game for both teams, which were looking like legitimate AFC contenders. Now, thanks to a thrilling 18-16 win over the Ravens, the Steelers are riding a five-game […]

Arthur Smith is lockstep with Mike Tomlin in being aggressive. It’s why the Pittsburgh Steelers went for it on 4th and 1 in their territory in the first quarter of Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens. Smith just wishes he had made a better call for the moment. Reflecting on the decision, Smith said he […]

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PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Steelers red zone problems have been a significant issue in the last few weeks. In Sunday’s 18-16 win over the Baltimore Ravens, the offense went 0 for 4 inside the 20. The Steelers rank 30th in red zone scoring this season, recording touchdowns on just 44.4% of trips. In the last three weeks, that rate is second-worst in the league at 25%.

The Steelers sit atop of the AFC North at 8-2 and appear to be legitimate contenders...

Now that the Pittsburgh Steelers have shown their willingness to put Justin Fields into the game for certain plays while Russell Wilson is the starter, their opponents are on high alert. The Cleveland Browns are obviously going to be prepared for any package of plays for the athletic quarterback. Especially after what New Orleans Saints […]

The Cleveland Browns aren’t the toughest team left on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ schedule, but they’re still a divisional opponent. Emotions are likely going to be intense in this Thursday night battle. The Steelers will need their playmakers to make plays. That starts with T.J. Watt, who is probably still a little unhappy that Myles Garrett […]

Takeaways, overreactions, and random musings from the Steelers’ rivalry win.

The Steelers are 8-2 with the AFC North lead following a win over the rival Baltimore Ravens. As always, there are plenty of takeaways to be had:

1. Another AFC North classic

Sunday’s game was a good one, but not necessarily the most expected outcome. Looking at the trends headed into the matchup, it was slated to be a big day for both offenses. Instead, we got an 18-16 final score.

But in retrospect, everyone should’ve seen this coming, right?

The Steelers-Ravens rivalry is a Bermuda Triangle for offensive...