The NFL’s expansion to 17 regular-season games wasn’t so bad after all

Remember the debates everyone had years ago over the NFL’s desire to expand its regular-season schedule to 17 games? At first, it was a desire to expand to 18 games, at least that was the belief at the time (probably a wise belief). Anyway, back to the debates. I don’t even know when they first… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Keys to victory for the Steelers over the Cardinals in Week 13

The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off a winning performance in Week 12, a 16-10 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, and with it being the team’s seventh win, many fans’ hopes were elevated as the team is pressing towards an AFC Playoff berth. The hope is there is an even better performance on the horizon on… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Distribution Map: Will you get to see Steelers vs. Cardinals in Week 13?

The 2023 NFL regular season is upon us, and for fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers it is time to check and see if you’ll get to see the Steelers square off against the Cardinals from the comforts of your home. For the first time in over a decade those who get NFL Sunday Ticket have… read more

A Cleveland Browns podcast

It’s “Shane Falco” time in Cleveland…I mean Joe Flacco

The Browns are going with Joe Flacco as their starting quarterback headed into their battle against the Los Angeles Rams. It’s the same Joe Flacco that used to torture Cleveland fans with an 18-3 record overall, including a 10-1 lifetime record at Cleveland Browns Stadium. It’s too bad that Flacco is playing this game in… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

FILM ROOM: How the Steelers’ offense found more success against the Bengals

Last Sunday against the Bengals, the Steelers posted just 16 points. Another low-scoring victory was befitting of an offense that’s been putrid for much of the last three seasons — at least, for anyone casually perusing scores scrolling across the screen. In reality, though, last week’s contest in Cincinnati was a tide-turning moment for Pittsburgh…. read more

It’s no surprise that Joe Flacco is back in the AFC North and looking to make a difference for the Browns

In a move that would normally only be made hypothetically on message boards by desperate football fans, the Cleveland Browns not only signed veteran Joe Flacco to their practice squad following the news that Deshaun Watson was lost for the year with a shoulder injury but he has now been activated to the 53-man roster… read more

Around the AFC East: Week 12

Week 12 in the AFC East kicked off on Black Friday when the Miami Dolphins beat the New York Jets 34-13. The switch from Zach Wilson to Tim Boyle did not really pay off for the Jets here. Boyle was intercepted twice in the game with one being returned for a touchdown right before halftime…. read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Steelers promote ILB to active roster prior to Week 13

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing to host the Arizona Cardinals Sunday in Week 13 of the regular season, and like they’ve done so many times this season, they made a roster move before the game. The roster moves have always been practice squad elevations, and in this case the team is looking to bolster the… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

The Pittsburgh Steelers defense is a group on the rise

The 2023 Pittsburgh Steelers are a team many around the NFL find an anomaly as they have a 7–4 record and yet rank towards the bottom of the league in so many key statistics. In overall offense and defense, the Steelers rank 26th and 25th respectively. Of all the yardage statistics, the Steelers rushing offense… read more

Steel Curtain Network: A Pittsburgh Steelers podcast

Predicting the Steelers inactive list for Week 13 vs. the Cardinals

The Pittsburgh Steelers are heading into the 13th week of the 2023 which marks the final third of the regular season. With some keys players returning to action, how the inactive list will ultimately shape up is more of a mystery than the last few weeks. The rules in the 2023 season when it comes… read more

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