Around the NFC North: Week 1

The biggest win of week 1 in the NFC North came when the Detroit Lions beat the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead on Thursday night. The Lions’ defense held reigning NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes to just 226 yards passing on the night. Jared Goff had an efficient night for Detroit in the win. He threw… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

6 Steelers land on the first injury report for Week 2

The Pittsburgh Steelers exited Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season not only with a crushing loss, but with a myriad of injuries. With Cam Heyward and Diontae Johnson already ruled out for this week, and the potential one or both could land on the Reserve/Injured List (IR) in the coming days, the Steelers have… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Steelers make multiple roster moves; place Cam Heyward on IR

The Pittsburgh Steelers have made a number of roster moves on Wednesday in preparation for the Week 2 match up against the Cleveland Browns on Monday Night Football. Some moves were expected. Here is a brief rundown: Announced the move of placing Cam Heyward on the Reserve/Injured list (IR). Promoted wide receiver Dez Fitzpatrick from… read more

TTU Week 2 Defensive Player of the Week – Who stood out?

Though the Red Raiders now sit at a surprising 0-2 record, I honestly think the defense has faired pretty well for the most part. A couple of big plays have been given up here and there, but I do think the days of consistently allowing 550+ yards of offense is over with. After losing a… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

3 realistic changes the Steelers can make before Week 2

The Pittsburgh Steeles were dismantled by the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1, and many fans and media members are ready to make drastic changes with the lineup, or coaching staff, heading into Week 2. While changes should occur, the need for them to be drastic and sweeping is not necessary, even after a 30-7… read more

A Minnesota Vikings podcast

Why the Minnesota Vikings will beat the Philadelphia Eagles

A rough start to the Minnesota Vikings’ season has fans feeling discouraged heading into Thursday night’s battle with the Philadelphia Eagles. It doesn’t help that the last time these two teams squared off, the Eagles dominated the Vikings 24-7, which also came in Week 2 last year. But this is a new season, with a… read more

A Cleveland Browns podcast

Will Browns dominating defense continue against the Steelers?

The Cleveland Browns embarrassed the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1 with a dominating 24-3 win. If it weren’t for the Browns giving the Bengals three possessions around midfield in the second half they may have shut them out. Cincinnati only had 143 yards of offense and six first downs. They only made two first downs… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Cam Heyward’s timeline to return to the Steelers post-surgery

The Pittsburgh Steelers certainly didn’t get good injury news after their Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The list Mike Tomlin read off after the game was a laundry list of players who are banged up, highlighted by defensive captain Cam Heyward. Heyward’s groin injury, suffered early in the game vs. the 49ers,… read more

A Minnesota Vikings podcast

3 bold Minnesota Vikings predictions against the Philadelphia Eagles

Minnesota Vikings fans have a special place in their hearts for the Philadelphia Eagles. The two NFC opponents have squared off four times since 2018, and today, they’ll battle again. Each of the previous matchups has always come at a pivotal time for the Vikings, making each Eagles game a big one. The Vikings have… read more

5 AFC quarterbacks who need to bounce back after their poor season openers

Week 1 was not particularly kind to some of the league’s most high-profile quarterbacks, particularly in the AFC. No one had it worse than Aaron Rodgers, of course, whose season in New York ended after just four snaps with the Gang Green. But for several others who managed to stay healthy, the results were less… read more

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