In a game which the Pittsburgh Steelers dominated in nearly every statistical category, their inability to convert scoring opportunities once again made the outcome too close for comfort. Considering that the Steelers finished the game at Cincinnati’s Paycor Stadium with an advantage of 22-10 in first downs, 421-222 in total yards, and 37:17-22:43 in time… read more

In the wake of Matt Canada’s departure, it’s revealing to assess how his record as Steelers OC compares to those of his predecessors. The Steelers created the offensive coordinator position in 1983 under the Chuck Noll regime. But given the substantial changes in the game during the past 20 years, it’s probably a more meaningful… read more

“The critics are always right. The only way you shut them up is by winning.” (Chuck Noll) Throughout the Pittsburgh Steelers’ depressing 13-10 loss at Cleveland Browns Stadium on Sunday afternoon, plenty of opinions were flying around on various game threads to explain the team’s miserable performance. Some blamed the Steelers defense for changing its… read more

During the past week, untimely injuries to key players on the Steelers’ AFC North rivals have created an unexpected opportunity for the Black-and-gold. With the Cleveland Browns losing Deshaun Watson last weekend for the season and the Cincinnati Bengals losing Joe Burrow for the season on Thursday night with ligament damage to his wrist, the… read more

Last Thursday night at Acrisure Stadium, the Pittsburgh Steelers defense played tough, physical football, consistently stopping the Tennessee Titans offense. In the absence of Minkah Fitzpatrick and Cole Holcomb (lost for the season with a knee injury), Cam Heyward’s return and dogged play by the rest of the defense kept the score close enough for… read more

Following an entirely lackluster first half with the Steelers trailing 9-3, T.J. Watt showed once again why he’s the Steelers’ preeminent impact player. Jumping a pass route over the short middle, Watt grabbed a crucial interception on the Rams’ first offensive play of the third quarter and returned the ball to the Rams’ 7-yard line… read more

Resuming the pattern that produced two of their previous victories, the Pittsburgh Steelers used stout defense to overcome a largely ineffective offense — plus a dash of good luck — to defeat the Baltimore Ravens 17-10, extending their record to 3-2 entering their bye week. Grabbing three crucial turnovers, blocking a punt through the end… read more

In a game far uglier than its final score, the Pittsburgh Steelers resembled a team in utter disarray, losing 30-6 to the Houston Texans. Shortly after the opening kickoff, the Black-and-gold began digging themselves into a hole from which escape was impossible. The same defense which bailed them out in previous weeks turned porous while… read more

Claiming their second consecutive win of the season on the road in Las Vegas, the Pittsburgh Steelers utilized a less-is-more approach which seems appropriate for a youthful team which clearly remains in transition. Eliminating offensive turnovers while their defense grabbed three interceptions, the Steelers largely played error-free football despite continuing to resemble a team with… read more