Contributors: Corey Eckenroth/Jeff Hartman/Dave Schofield * DraftKings Sportsbook & Casino for all lines and odds. Odds are subject to change at any time If the Pittsburgh Steelers had any inclination to make getting the AFCN Crown back easy, they surely missed the memo in Baltimore this past Saturday. The Ravens were victorious with a 34-17… read more

For those of you who have followed fansfirstsports.com for the majority of the season, you know I’ve been keeping a weekly look at the Power Rankings throughout the year. As the Postseason approaches for some, and an early offseason draws near for others, I wanted to take a deeper dive into each squad. In this… read more

The Pittsburgh Steelers have compiled a 10-5 season record, already exceeding many preseason forecasts. They have won ten games mainly by demonstrating the kind of grit and resilience that every championship contender needs. For the most part, however, the Black-and-gold continue to rely on a stout defense to lead the way by giving an inconsistent… read more

The Pittsburgh Steelers are moving along through the 2024 NFL season and are back in action with a quick turnaround for a Christmas Day game hosting the Kansas City Chiefs. As Steelers were actually on the practice field on Tuesday, they are required to give an injury report. In preparation for the Chiefs, there were… read more

The NFL is entering Week 17, and it’s about that time of the season when it’s appropriate to start looking at the NFL Playoff Pictures for both the AFC and NFC. A lot can change in the final weeks of the regular season, but what might more pertinent to these playoff pictures isn’t who is… read more

The Pittsburgh Steelers (10-5), despite riding a 2-game losing streak, have qualified for the Postseason, and still control their destiny in the AFC North. With wins in their remaining games at home against the Kansas City Chiefs (Christmas Day) and the Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh would lock up the division crown and a guaranteed home playoff… read more

Last season I decided to switch up how I report the grades by Pro Football Focus (PFF) because of my frustration due to the absurdity of their findings. Instead of listing out all the scores, I gave highlights of some of the highs and lows and whether or not I thought their grading passed my… read more

The Houston Texans lost 27-19 to the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday. C.J. Stroud threw for 244 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. Tank Dell was having a nice day with six catches for 98 yards before suffering a brutal knee injury that ended his season. Nico Collins caught seven passes for 60 yards…. read more

In this week’s “3-&-Out” column, we examine the impact Pittsburgh’s injuries are having on their season and how the Christmas game against Kansas City will be a test of their resolve. Gut-Check Time One of my football coaches in high school had a not-so-endearing habit of walking through the locker room before kickoff and whacking… read more

How the Vikings Proved They are Super Bowl Contenders The Minnesota Vikings are serving up excitement this NFL season, with their latest triumph over the Seattle Seahawks proving they’re serious Super Bowl contenders. The win has sparked a wave of optimism among fans, and with the holiday season in full swing, there’s plenty to cheer… read more