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Pittsburgh Steelers Lead the Cleveland Browns 14-13 at Halftime
November 25th, 2012 at 2:44 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns are caught up in a typical AFC North battle. At halftime, the Steelers lead the Browns 14-13. ***PHOTO1***The Steelers got their first score of the day from an unexpected source. After the Browns took the opening kick-off and secured a first down, the defense stepped...
Pittsburgh Steelers Inactive List for Their Game Against the Cleveland Browns
November 25th, 2012 at 11:40 AM
The Pittsburgh Steelers released their inactive list for their game against the Cleveland Browns and again it was populated by some big names. Of course, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (Rib/Shoulder) and Troy Polamalu (Calf) headlined the list.***PHOTO1***Wide receiver Antonio Brown (Ankle) did practice in a limited capacity all week and wanted...
Pittsburgh Steelers Look to Bounce Back Against the Cleveland Browns in AFC North Action
November 24th, 2012 at 9:15 PM
As the Pittsburgh Steelers head north to face the Cleveland Browns, the team knows it will be in for a fight. More importantly, the team realizes that they need a victory to keep their path to the playoffs alive as they continue to be without a handful of starters.***PHOTO1***With both...
Safety Troy Polamalu Returns to Practice for the Pittsburgh Steelers
November 23rd, 2012 at 10:40 PM
Two days after welcoming some new players and seeing a Pro Bowl player return to the practice field, history repeated itself for the Pittsburgh Steelers Friday. Safety Troy Polamalu, who has missed the majority of the season battling a calf injury, took part in team activities today.***PHOTO1***While he was limited...
Pittsburgh Steelers Welcome New Faces and Starters to the Practice Field
November 22nd, 2012 at 8:49 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have received some bad news in recent weeks and are definitely a team that could use a change in that department. Wednesday, the team may have finally got some as rookie first round selection guard David DeCastro returned to the practice field.***PHOTO1***Yes, the rookie missed 10-games with...
Baltimore Ravens Head to Halftime Leading the Pittsburgh Steelers 10-7
November 18th, 2012 at 9:58 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens are caught up in a typical match-up. To this point, this hard-fought game is separated by one special teams play, with the Ravens heading to halftime with a 10-7 lead.***PHOTO1***The Steelers wasted little time after taking the opening kickoff to take an early lead....
No Surprise, Pittsburgh Steelers Ben Roethlisberger, Troy Polamalu and Antonio Brown Headline Inactive List
November 18th, 2012 at 7:45 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers released the inactive list for their Sunday night match-up against the Baltimore Ravens and as expected, there are no surprises. In all, the team will take on their division rival minus three offensive starters and one defensive starter.***PHOTO1***Headlining the list for the Steelers are quarterback Ben Roethlisberger...
Pittsburgh Steelers Look to Continue Their Winning Ways Against the Baltimore Ravens
November 17th, 2012 at 10:35 PM
By looking at the injury report, one would think that the Pittsburgh Steelers would be a team preparing for their bye week, not a critical three-game stretch that could determine their playoff fate. Unfortunately, even though they are banged up with four starters already listed out of their match-up against...
Fans Should Remember That Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback Byron Leftwich is not Only a Leader, He Can Lead Them to Victory Over the Baltimore Ravens
November 15th, 2012 at 10:11 PM
It seems as though all of the news surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers week has focused on the injury to quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and now his replacement Byron Leftwich. While that story may in fact lead to the downfall of the 2012 Steelers if Big Ben cannot return and Leftwich struggles,...
Pittsburgh Steelers Rule Out Ben Roethlisberger; Byron Leftwich to Start
November 14th, 2012 at 10:52 PM
Today, the Pittsburgh Steelers officially listed quarterback Ben Roethlisberger as out for their critical AFC North match-up against the Baltimore Ravens. In his absence, the team will turn to veteran quarterback Byron Leftwich as the starter.***PHOTO1***In fact, Leftwich may be the starter for a while, as details surfaced that the...
Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger Questionable with a Sprained Shoulder
November 13th, 2012 at 10:20 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers (6-3) may have pulled out a victory over the Kansas City Chiefs (1-8) on Monday night, but the price of that victory is still up in the air. At this point, both the short and long-term status of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has yet to be determined.***PHOTO1***Head coach...
Pittsburgh Steelers Wide Receiver Mike Wallace Must Stop the Drops If Offense is to Become Consistent
October 24th, 2012 at 9:53 PM
Somewhat lost in the Pittsburgh Steelers (3-3) 24-17 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals (3-4) is the fact that wide receiver Mike Wallace nearly gave the game away. No, not literally, but, it is hard not to see how his inability to catch balls in the clutch could have helped get to...
Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Jonathan Dwyer Proved He Deserves More Carries
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:47 PM
In some ways, that view may be warranted after watching the defense return to the stalwart ways, and a running game spring from the depths and look like the smashmouth days of old. Ironically, third and fourth string running backs and an offensive line that was down two starters did...
Pittsburgh Steelers Secure an Important AFC North Victory by Defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 24-17
October 22nd, 2012 at 12:02 AM
The Pittsburgh Steelers went into Sunday night without a road victory since 2011. That all changed against Cincinnati Bengals as the returned to Steelers football on their way to a 24-17 victory in a must-win AFC North game.***PHOTO1***To secure the victory, the Steelers (3-3) returned to their smashmouth ways. Running...
Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals Tied 14-14 at Halftime
October 21st, 2012 at 9:59 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals head to halftime of their AFC North match-up tied 14-14.***PHOTO1***The Steelers opened the game with a tremendous kick return from rookie Chris Rainey and did not let it go to waste. While they did not punch in a touchdown, they were able to manufacture...
Pittsburgh Steelers Make Troy Polamalu, Marcus Gilbert, Maurkice Pouncey, Isaac Redman and Rashard Mendenhall Inactive
October 21st, 2012 at 8:21 PM
As expected, the Pittsburgh Steelers will be without five starters against the Cincinnati Bengals when the two teams kickoff within the hour. In all, running backs Isaac Redman (Knee) and Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles), center Maurkice Pouncey (Knee), tackle Marcus Gilbert (Foot), linebacker Chris Carter (Hamstring), safety Troy Polamalu (Calf), and...
Battered Pittburgh Steelers Facing a Must-Win Proposition Against the Cincinnati Bengals
October 20th, 2012 at 10:06 PM
When the battered Pittsburgh Steelers line-up to face the Cincinnati Bengals, they will play the game with some important players on the sideline. Going into Sunday night, starters Troy Polamalu (calf), Marcus Gilbert (foot), Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles) and Isaac Redman (knee) will be on the sideline, with starting center Maurkice...
