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Steelers Thoughts: Defense, TJ Watt in top form, but Justin Fields and the offense are in big trouble

LAS VEGAS – The Pittsburgh Steelers defense was back in top form after two road games against the Dallas Cowboys and Indianapolis Colts. They forced three turnovers and stifled the offense of Aidan O'Connell and the Raiders. After a 10-play, 70-yard first touchdown drive by the Raiders, they didn't gain momentum until late in the […]

By Andrew Jack

October 14, 2024October 14, 2024

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The former Pittsburgh Steelers star wide receiver dominates the rebounding game with the new team

Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster had his best game in over three years on Monday Night Football, beating the New Orleans Saints. Smith-Schuster had 130 receiving yards and became the focal point of a Chiefs passing attack that is missing its top two wide receivers in Hollywood Brown and Rashee Rice. Both players […]

By Andrew Jack

October 8, 2024October 8, 2024

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Steelers Thoughts: Pittsburgh's crushing loss to the Cowboys shows that while things change, they stay the same

PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Steelers offense continues to show alarming signs. Even though the Steelers led late in the fourth quarter on Sunday night, this offense needs some serious soul-searching. The defense? Not much better. In the second half, Pittsburgh allowed over 400 total yards and nearly five yards per carry. Pittsburgh doesn't have the […]

By Andrew Jack

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

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Justin Fields makes an insightful statement about the Pittsburgh Steelers offense

PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Steelers still have a lot of new guys on offense, and they continue to work on those details as offensive coordinator Arthur Smith figures out his personnel and environment. For that reason, the Steelers' quarterbacks, including Justin Fields, have some closures for now. How much freedom Smith gives Fields or Russell […]

By Andrew Jack

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

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TJ Watt makes NFL history with loss to the Dallas Cowboys

PITTSBURGH – Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker TJ Watt is going down in history. While the elite edge rusher and the Steelers lost 20-17 to the Dallas Cowboys, Watt achieved a feat that few others have achieved in their careers. Watt recorded his 100th sack on Sunday against the Cowboys, becoming the second-fastest player to reach […]

By Andrew Jack

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

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The Pittsburgh Steelers have a problem with Najee Harris

INDIANAPOLIS – The Pittsburgh Steelers have a problem with Najee Harris. It's not all about Harris, but after a performance that saw Harris gain 19 yards on just 13 carries, something has to give, right? Now, Harris has fundamental concerns with this offense. A year after his offensive efficiency skyrocketed following Matt Canada's shooting, Harris […]

By Andrew Jack

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

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Mike Tomlin on Justin Fields' stunning performance against the Colts

INDIANAPOLIS – Justin Fields' second half against the Indianapolis Colts was probably the best half of football he has played up to that point in a Pittsburgh Steelers uniform. He managed more than 300 yards through the air in the loss to the Colts, but his enticing plays were a positive. However, they still lost, […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

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Justin Fields makes history for the Pittsburgh Steelers with their loss to the Colts

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields posted eye-popping statistics in the Steelers' loss to the Indianapolis Colts. After falling behind by as many as 17 points, Fields had to test the team, which he did, nearly leading Pittsburgh to a stunning comeback victory. Instead, Fields and the Steelers fell just short, but Fields achieved something with […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

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Broderick Jones cheers on Steelers fans after loss to Colts: “Come and take my place”

The Pittsburgh Steelers offense struggled against an undermanned Indianapolis Colts front that killed their running game and was able to get to Justin Fields. Overall, Pittsburgh averaged just 3.4 yards per carry on runs from its running backs. Fields made some plays out of structure with his legs that increased their rushing totals. All of […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024