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• Steelers Read & React Podcast: Mike Tomlin is the star ‘Hard Knocks’ Ep. 1

  05-12-2024 03:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images Read & React follow along with HBO’s “Hard Knocks: In Season with the AFC North.” The first episode of HBO’s “Hard Knocks: In Season with the AFC North” is here, and Steelers Read & React is here to talk about the highlights of the episode, why Mike Tomlin is the star of the premier, and how what Joe Burrow will do with his Batmobile:
  
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• Steelers Reacts Survey: Is Pittsburgh a Super Bowl contender?

  05-12-2024 02:54 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images Steeler Nation, sound off! Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Pittsburgh Steelers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.
  Welcome to Week 14 of Steelers Reacts. Following a win over the rival Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, the Pittsburgh hype train is back to full speed after slowing down after Week 12’s loss to the Clev
  
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• Steelers waive RB, host DT Wednesday

  04-12-2024 23:49 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images Pittsburgh opens up a roster spot and hosts a former draft darling ahead of Week 14.The Steelers opened up a spot on their 53-man roster today, with the team waiving running back Jonathan Ward per an official announcement.
  We have waived RB Jonathan Ward. @BordasLaw— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) December 4, 2024
  2024 has been a wild ride for Ward. He’s been part of over 10 roster moves since August, spending time on the 53-man roster, practice squ
  
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• Steelers clear a spot on the 53-man roster Wednesday

  04-12-2024 23:49 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images Pittsburgh opens up a roster spot and hosts a former draft darling ahead of Week 14.The Steelers opened up a spot on their 53-man roster today, with the team waiving running back Jonathan Ward per an official announcement.
  We have waived RB Jonathan Ward. @BordasLaw— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) December 4, 2024
  2024 has been a wild ride for Ward. He’s been part of over 10 roster moves since August, spending time on the 53-man roster, practice squ
  
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• Calvin Austin III logs a limited practice Wednesday (plus more good news for Pittsburgh!)

  04-12-2024 22:11 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images He’s working his way through concussion protocol The Pittsburgh Steelers held their first official practice ahead of Week 14’s home game against the Cleveland Browns with plenty of updates on the injury report.Here’s a full breakdown of Steelers injury report for Wednesday, December 4 ahead of this week’s meeting with the Browns.
  Steelers injury report: Wednesday, Week 14
  Limited: WR Calvin Austin III (concussion), LB Alex Highsmith (an
  
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• Hard Knocks: AFC North had the Steelers’ sky-high vibes on full display

  04-12-2024 18:55 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images The excitement in Pittsburgh is palpable. HBO’s Hard Knocks: In Season with the AFC North premiered Tuesday evening, and boy... did the Pittsburgh Steelers shine in their Hard Knocks debut. It wasn’t just the highlights of their Week 13 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, either. No, what really made them shine was the vibes. This team, at least from the outside, appears fully bought in.
  The root of it all, of course, is HC Mike Tomlin, whose leadership
  
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• Steelers Read & React: Has Russell Wilson revived his Hall of Fame chances?

  04-12-2024 18:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images Ryan Parish and Ryland Bickley discuss the week’s hottest topics. Is Russell Wilson back in the Canton conversation? What did Week 13 teach us? Also, previewing Steelers-Browns part two.A lot can change in a week.This time seven days ago, we were talking about the panic surrounding the Steelers’ loss to the Browns: Is the offense broken? Is T.J. Watt washed? You get the idea.Following Sunday’s win over the Bengals, which included the Steelers sc
  
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• Cam Heyward’s special season should be getting more attention

  03-12-2024 22:28 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Steelers’ captain has put together one of the best seasons of his career. Many expected 2024 to be a swan song of sorts for three-time All-Pro defensive lineman Cam Heyward. After all, he missed six games in 2023 due to injury and was entering the final year of his deal at age 35. At least that’s what we though. The Steelers and Heyward came to an agreement on a two-year extension that will keep No. 97 in Pittsburgh through the 2026 season.
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• Steelers snap counts: Cam Sutton overtakes Beanie Bishop Jr.; other Week 13 takeaways

  03-12-2024 21:35 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Running back Chase Brown #30 of the Cincinnati Bengals catches a pass for a touchdown during an NFL football game as cornerback Cameron Sutton #20 of the Pittsburgh Steelers defends at Paycor Stadium on December 1, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. You can learn a lot about the 2024 Steelers from the team’s snap counts.Welcome back to Steelers snap counts following a Week 13 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.Steelers Week 13 snap count takeawaysDespite getting the start, Mike Williams played just 24
  
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• Steelers HC Mike Tomlin’s Tuesday presser was a masterclass in leadership

  03-12-2024 19:53 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images As always, nothing but class from Tomlin Tuesday Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin meets with the media every week ahead of gameday — typically on Tuesdays, pending a deviation in the schedule. You never know what version of Tomlin you’re going to get, either. It’s no secret that he’s not the most “open” of guys — what goes on behind the curtain generally stays behind the curtain. He keeps the problems in-house; it&rsquo
  
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• Mike Tomlin not worried about Joey Porter Jr’s penalties

  03-12-2024 18:37 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Steelers’ CB had six penalties against the Bengals The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals combined for the most points scored in a game this season in a 44-38 win for Pittsburgh. The Steelers’ defense had some struggles in the run game early on and had several penalties that gave big yardage to the Bengals. Specifically, Joey Porter Jr. had six penalties, four of which were accepted. Mike Tomlin was asked about this, b
  
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• Mike Tomlin ‘fully expects’ EDGE Alex Highsmith to be back vs. Browns

  03-12-2024 18:17 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images The Steelers will have Highsmith back for the first time in three games The Pittsburgh Steelers had a massive bounce-back game in terms of pressure on the quarterback against the Cincinnati Bengals. T.J. Watt and Nick Herbig each had strip sacks, the latter of which was returned for a touchdown by Payton Wilson to serve as the nail in the coffin for the Bengals. And while Herbig has been fantastic, and Preston Smith has found a role for himself, the Steelers
  
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• How to watch the Steelers on Hard Knocks: In Season with the AFC North

  03-12-2024 17:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images The HBO series debuts on Tuesday, December 3 HBO will be debuting a very special in-season edition of Hard Knocks on Tuesday — “Hard Knocks: In Season with the AFC North” — featuring the Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns.This marks the first time that HBO Hard Knocks has ever featured an entire division before (in any rendition of the program, including training camp) and the first time that th
  
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• Steelers make another notch in the legacy belt in Week 13

  03-12-2024 12:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images Mr. “Never Had A Losing Season” means more now than it used to. The Pittsburgh Steelers notched their ninth win of the 2024 NFL season in Week 13 with a 44-38 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. It was a big win — not just because of the ramifications of yet another divisional victory to further extend the gap between Pittsburgh and the trailing Baltimore Ravens — but also because of the mark it made on the legacy of the franchise.Week 13
  
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• Browns vs. Broncos: Monday Night Football Open Thread

  03-12-2024 04:29 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images Browns-Broncos
  Any rationale for your predictions
  What are your predictions for tonight’s game? Join your fellow Steelers fans in the comments for the final open thread of the week.
  
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• T.J. Watt makes history in Steelers’ win over Bengals

  02-12-2024 18:16 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images The Steelers superstar continues to rewrite the record books. Defense was largely non-existent in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 44-38 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. However, the Steelers made multiple splash plays that helped alter the outcome of the game. Donte Jackson picked off a pass that was deflected by Cam Heyward, Payton Wilson scored a touchdown off a Nick Herbig strip sack, and T.J. Watt bounced back and had two sacks, one of which was a strip sack
  
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• Varsity & JV: Winners & losers from the Steelers’ win over Bengals

  02-12-2024 17:52 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images Winners and losers from Week 13 The Pittsburgh Steelers are now 9-3 after a 44-38 shootout win over the Cincinnati Bengals. As always, we’ll dive into the players who stood out in the win - here we go.
  Varsity
  QB Russell Wilson
  Wilson cemented himself as the Comeback Player of the Year. His 414 yards were the most by a Steeler since 2018, and it marked the second most yards the future Hall of Famer has ever thrown in a game. Wilson also added three touc
  
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• 8 overreactions from the Steelers’ 44-38 win over the Cincinnati Bengals

  02-12-2024 16:15 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images Takeaways, overreactions, and random musings from the Steelers’ shootout win. The Steelers’ Week 13 clash against the Cincinnati Bengals didn’t exactly follow Pittsburgh’s usual script, with 82 total points scored. But the final result was the most fun-to-watch Steelers game this season. And as always, there are plenty of takeaways to be had.1. The Steelers are just fine
  My final score prediction was that the Steelers would win 27-24. That
  
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• Steelers QB Russell Wilson is making his case for another trip to the NFL Pro Bowl

  02-12-2024 12:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images Could he make his 10th Pro Bowl in his first season with Pittsburgh’? The Pittsburgh Steelers had no idea what they were in for at the quarterback position heading into the 2024 NFL season. The team moved on from QB Kenny Pickett in the offseason after bringing in veteran Russell Wilson. Pittsburgh subsequently traded a conditional pick for Justin Fields, and though they named Wilson the starter, things became fuzzy after he suffered a calf injury to ki
  
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• NFL Playoff Picture: Steelers’ AFC North lead grows with win over Bengals in Week 13

  02-12-2024 12:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images Week 13 was a good one for the Steelers. The Steelers got back in the win column in Week 13, securing a 44-38 win over the rival Cincinnati Bengals to advance to 9-3 on the season.Pittsburgh’s win meant that it remains in first place in the AFC North, but some even better news came later for the Steelers: The Ravens fell to the Philadelphia Eagles, dropping Baltimore to 8-5 and giving the black and gold a one-and-a-half-game lead in the division.By defeatin
  
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• WATCH: Steelers, Mike Tomlin celebrate Week 13 win over Bengals in the locker room

  02-12-2024 04:19 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images It was a vibe The Pittsburgh Steelers have had several statement wins this year, but none of them felt as important as their Week 13 road victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. The Steelers clearly knew it, too, as the post-game vibes in the locker room were absolutely immaculate.
  After the game, Steelers RB Najee Harris went live on Instagram to share the celebrations. The camera panned onto HC Mike Tomlin celebrating in the background over to offseason safety
  
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• Win a set of tickets from Steelers DT Cam Heyward for Week 14 vs. Browns!

  02-12-2024 02:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Find out how to enter... Pittsburgh Steelers DT Cameron Heyward is giving away two tickets to the team’s Week 13 home matchup against the Cleveland Browns! Kickoff for the game is set for December 8 at 1 p.m. ET from Acrisure Stadium.
  To enter to win, reply to Heyward’s Tweet (linked below) with a screenshot showing either a subscription to his Not Just Football Podcast or a screenshot with a confirmed Pro Bowl vote for Heyward.
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• 49ers vs. Bills: Sunday Night Football Open Thread

  02-12-2024 01:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images Let’s chat The Week 13 Sunday slate will close out in Buffalo as the Bills will host the San Francisco 49ers.
  The Bills are 6.5 point favorites, but I’ll bet the 49ers to cover.
  It’s going to be a snow-filled game in Buffalo, which means both teams will run the ball more and it should lead to a lower scoring affair. The Bills edge out a win, but the 49ers make them earn it.
  Final prediction: Bills 23, 49ers 18
  What are your predictions f
  
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• Mike Tomlin says George Pickens needs to ‘grow up’ after multiple penalties

  01-12-2024 23:53 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images Pickens needs to know to be smarter. The Pittsburgh Steelers are 9-3 after a huge win over the Cincinnati Bengals that saw them put up 44 points - their most since 2018. Russell Wilson hit 10 different receivers on the day to spread 29 completions. George Pickens caught three of those passes for 70 yards and a touchdown. However, he also accounted for 30 yards in penalties for two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties. This comes after Pickens ended Week 12 in a bra
  
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• The Steelers prove they can hang with any team in the NFL in win over Bengals

  01-12-2024 23:12 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images This Steelers team is dangerous. After a close loss on a short week in a snow globe in Cleveland, the Pittsburgh Steelers bounced back in a massive way, defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 44-38 in a game that was the best for a Steelers’ offense in years.
  For starters, the Steelers’ 44 points was their most scored in a game since 2018 when they put up 51 points against the Carolina Panthers. Russell Wilson’s 414 yards are also the most for a Steel
  
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• Steelers rally to 9-3 with key divisional win over Bengals in Week 13

  01-12-2024 22:28 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images What. A. Game. The Pittsburgh Steelers rallied to 9-3 with a divisional win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 13 to maintain their lead in the AFC North, regardless of the outcome for the Baltimore Ravens in the afternoon slate.It was the Steelers’ first 41-point day since Week 10 of the 2018 season and their first game with 41+ points on the road dating back to Week 14 of the 2014 season. Pittsburgh totaled 520 yards of offense, averaging 7.9 yards per p
  
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• Steelers WR Calvin Austin III ruled out with a head injury in Week 13

  01-12-2024 21:37 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without one of their key playmakers in the second half of Week 13’s showdown against the Cincinnati Bengals, as wide receiver Calvin Austin III has been ruled out with a head injury, Burt Lauten of Steelers PR announced. Austin took a number of big hits this game, but this was the culprit that forced him to the sidelines:
  Calvin Austin getting rag-dolled out there#PITvsCIN #NFL pic.twitter.com/ZJAfXweTsq— Blego (@BlegoB
  
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• Week 13: Late Sunday NFL Open Thread

  01-12-2024 21:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  SetNumber: X74059 TK1 Decompression EditionLos Angeles @ New Orleans; 4:05 PM et: LAR -2.5
  Tampa Bay @ Carolina: TB -5.5
  Philadelphia @ Baltimore; 4:25 PM: BAL -3
  Let us know which game you’re watching.
  Let’s sit back and enjoy some late games and conversation with fellow Steelers fans.
  
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• Steelers WR Calvin Austin III being evaluated for a head injury in Week 13

  01-12-2024 21:09 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images The Pittsburgh Steelers could be without one of their key playmakers in the second half of Week 13, as wide receiver Calvin Austin III is being evaluated for a head injury and is questionable for a return, Burt Lauten of Steelers PR announced. Austin has taken a number of big hits this game, but this was the culprit that forced him to the sidelines:
  Calvin Austin getting rag-dolled out there#PITvsCIN #NFL pic.twitter.com/ZJAfXweTsq— Blego (@BlegoBro) Decemb
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cincinnati Bengals: Second-half open thread

  01-12-2024 20:40 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images Man, does it feel nice to see a shoot out... The first half of Steelers-Bengals offered a little bit of everything: a pick-six from Russell Wilson courtesy of one of the worst missed calls all year long... Najee Harris angry runs (and lots of spin moves)... Frustration and excellent from George Pickens... a T.J. Watt strip-sack fumble... That was some good football, folks!The Black and Gold sit with a 27-21 lead, and vibes are high.
  Some fun facts for you to kic
  
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• Steelers OC Arthur Smith removes himself from consideration for UNC HC vacancy

  01-12-2024 19:31 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images The UNC Tar Hills opted for a big change ahead of the 2025 season, announcing last week that they’d fired HC Mack Brown after a disappointing 6-6 campaign. He’d been serving in his second run at the position since 2019, going 44-33 in his second stint as the Tar Heels’ head coach with a 1-4 bowl record. It became official that Brown wouldn’t coach UNC’s bowl game this year following a loss to the NC State Wolfpack, meaning that a 35
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cincinnati Bengals First Half Open Thread

  01-12-2024 18:15 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images Front Page EditionDon’t forget to tell us your preparation for today’s Steelers game.
  
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• Steelers edge Alex Highsmith officially inactive for Week 13

  01-12-2024 17:36 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images We break down the game-day inactives as the Steelers face the Bengals in Week 13. We’re just under 90 minutes out from kickoff of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 13 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, and both teams have officially announced their gameday inactives.
  Here’s a look at the Steelers inactives for Week 13’s showdown against the Bengals.
  Steelers inactives Week 13QB Kyle Allen (emergency 3rd QB)
  OLB Alex Highsmith (ankle)
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• Steelers-Bengals broadcast map, how to watch in Week 13

  01-12-2024 16:05 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK How to be sure you catch all the action of this AFC North clash The Pittsburgh Steelers look to get back on track as they remain in Ohio to take on the Cincinnati Bengals. The Steeler’s disappointing loss at the hands of Cleveland last week marked just their third this season, enough to keep them atop the AFC North. However, with the Baltimore Ravens nipping at their heels, a quick turnaround game against the unexpectedly struggling Bengals will
  
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• Our favorite Steelers-Bengals player prop bets for Week 13

  01-12-2024 16:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images We go over the lines on FanDuel Sportsbook and pick out our favorite player prop bets to consider for the Steelers Week 13 matchup against the Bengals. The Pittsburgh Steelers are headed into the jungle this week, setting out for their third consecutive divisional showdown — this time, against the Cincinnati Bengals. It’s bound to be another hard-fought battle.
  If you’re looking to get in on the action (as if there’s not enough at stake
  
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• Best Steelers-Bengals player prop bets for Week 13

  01-12-2024 16:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images We go over the lines on FanDuel Sportsbook and pick out our favorite player prop bets to consider for the Steelers Week 13 matchup against the Bengals. The Pittsburgh Steelers are headed into the jungle this week, setting out for their third consecutive divisional showdown — this time, against the Cincinnati Bengals. It’s bound to be another hard-fought battle.
  If you’re looking to get in on the action (as if there’s not enough at stake
  
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• Steelers vs. Bengals: Broadcast map, how to watch, TV channel, start time and more for Week 13

  01-12-2024 08:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK How to be sure you catch all the action of this AFC North clash The Pittsburgh Steelers look to get back on track as they remain in Ohio to take on the Cincinnati Bengals. The Steeler’s disappointing loss at the hands of Cleveland last week marked just their third this season, enough to keep them atop the AFC North. However, with the Baltimore Ravens nipping at their heels, a quick turnaround game against the unexpectedly struggling Bengals will
  
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• Saturday Night Open Thread: College Football Week 14

  01-12-2024 00:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Come and join this merry band of Steelers’ faithful for some lively debate about our Steelers, good food, music, and the merits of the odd cold beverage. Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT).
  Tonight #20 Texas A&M are a‘fixing to whoop on #3 Texas, bless their heart. Can the Aggies wrangle the longhorns, or will they get stampeded out of town?
  This 6 pack of
  
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• Steelers vs. Bengals: NFL Week 13 game picks

  30-11-2024 22:25 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images Game picks from the BTSC staff The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to get to 9-3 on the season and keep ahold of first place in the AFC North. Will they do it? Here are this week’s game picks.The Steelers face off against the Bengals in Cincinnati this week in what should be a tough and competitive affair. The strength of the Bengals team has to be its potent passing attack revolving around Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins. The Steelers wil
  
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• Steelers Film Room: Who’s to blame for the offense’s red-zone struggles?

  30-11-2024 22:02 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images The Steelers have just one touchdown to show from their last six red zone trips. What’s going on?When he took over the starting role in Week 7 against the Jets, Russell Wilson injected some life into the Steelers offense. At that point, the Steelers were 4-2 under Justin Fields but had seen the young quarterback grow less aggressive throwing the ball down the field. Now able to stretch the field vertically more consistently, the Steelers jumped from 20.6 point
  
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• Steelers game plan: Keys to victory vs. Cincinnati Bengals

  30-11-2024 18:12 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images Keys to victory vs. Bengals The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to avoid consecutive division losses as they’ll travel to Ohio for the second straight week, this time to face the Cincinnati Bengals. Here’s what they’ll need to do to get to 9-3.
  Splash plays
  Joe Burrow is second in the NFL in pass attempts, and by the time the week is over, he’ll be first, in large part because he has to. The Bengals can’t run the ball, so they&rsquo
  
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• Week 14: Saturday College Football Open Thread

  30-11-2024 17:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Howie McCormick/Icon SMI/Icon Sport Media via Getty Images Avoiding Chores Edition12:00 AM ET(15) South Carolina Gamecocks 8-3 @ (12) Clemson Tigers 9-2: CLEM-2.5
  Michigan Wolverines 6-5 @ (2) Ohio State Buckeyes 10-1: OSU-19.5
  3:30 PMArkansas Razorbacks 6-5 @ (21) Missouri Tigers 8-3: MIZZ-3
  7:30 PM
  (3) Texas Longhorns 10-1 @ (20) Texas A&M Aggies 8-3: TEX-5.5O
  
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• Steelers vs. Bengals preview: Key storylines to follow in Week 13

  30-11-2024 12:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Philip G. Pavely-Imagn Images What to look out for in Steelers third straight AFC North contest The Pittsburgh Steelers will remain in Ohio as they face the only AFC North team they have yet to battle with this season, the Cincinnati Bengals. This year’s rendition of the rivalry will feature two fairly healthy squads, which should make for an exciting outing. While the Bengals season has been less than ideal, if they want any chance at the playoffs, they will likely need to win out. For th
  
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• Friday Night Happy Hour: The Day After Thanksgiving

  30-11-2024 00:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images If you’ve awoken from your turkey coma, come stay awhile Welcome back to BTSC’s Friday night open thread:
  I hope everyone had an enjoyable Thanksgiving one filled with good food and better company. Let’s chat about our holidays.What’s your favorite traditional Thanksgiving side dish?
  Do you and/or your family make any unique dishes for the holiday dinner? For example, in the Pacific Northwest, I know some misguided turkey haters will pre
  
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• Steelers QB Russell Wilson not worried about red zone struggles

  29-11-2024 22:33 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images Wilson isn’t phased. The Pittsburgh Steelers are 4-1 since Russell Wilson took over as the starting quarterback, and the offense has seen an uptick in yards and points. However, they’ve struggled to punch the ball in the end zone when they get to the red zone.Wilson was asked about this, but isn’t panicked.
  “I think the thing is we’ve just got to stay on schedule in first and second down,” Wilson said. “I think that&rsq
  
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• George Pickens channels inner Marshawn Lynch: ‘I’m just here so I won’t get fined’

  29-11-2024 22:10 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images The Steelers WR wasn’t interested in talking The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off a mini-bye week after playing the Cleveland Browns last Thursday night in a 24-19 loss. It was the Steelers’ first loss since Week 5 against the Dallas Cowboys. The result was just as talked about as the aftermath, though. On the final play, Russell Wilson launched a Hail Mary to the end zone. George Pickens and Greg Newsome proceeded to have a full on brawl after
  
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• Steelers rule out two, list Alex Highsmith as doubtful for Week 13 vs. Bengals

  29-11-2024 21:14 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images Final practice report of the week... The Pittsburgh Steelers have held their final practice ahead of Week 13, preparing for a trip west to Cincinnati for their first of two matchups with the Bengals this year.
  There are just three players listed with an injury designation ahead of Week 13, including CB Cory Trice Jr. and DT Montravius Adams, who have been ruled out with hamstring and knee injuries, respectively. Both of them are currently on the injured reser
  
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• Read & React Week 13 Preview: Steelers vs. Bengals

  29-11-2024 18:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images The Bengals’ playoff hopes are hanging by a thread. Can the Steelers end Cincinnati's season?The Steelers will face the Bengals in a crucial AFC North matchup this week. A Steelers win could spell the end of the Bengals playoff hopes and keep them atop the division standings. Here’s what to expect from Cincinnati.What to expect from the Bengals’ offense Photo by Harry How/Getty Images
  Rushing Y/G:91.5 (27th)
  Passing Y/G:262.7 (1st)
  Points Per Gam
  
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• Week 14: Friday College/NFL Football Open Thread

  29-11-2024 17:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Bob Olsen/Toronto Star via Getty Images Food Coma Edition 12:00 AM ET
  Minnesota Golden Gophers 6-5 @ Wisconsin Badgers 5-6: WIS-1.5Miami (OH) RedHawks 7-4 @ Bowling Green Falcons 7-4: BGSU-2.5
  Navy Midshipmen 7-3 @ East Carolina Pirates 7-4: ECU-2
  3:30 PM ETUtah State Aggies 4-7 @ Colorado State Rams 7-4: CSU-6
  Liberty Flames 8-2 @ Sam Houston Bearkats 8-3: LIB-2.5
  Texas State Bobcats 6-5 @ South Alabama Jaguars 6-5: TXST-1
  4:00 PM ET
  Stanford Cardinal 3-8 @ San Jose State Spartans 6-5:
  
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• Week 14: Friday College Football Open Thread

  29-11-2024 17:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Bob Olsen/Toronto Star via Getty Images Food Coma Edition 12:00 AM ET
  Minnesota Golden Gophers 6-5 @ Wisconsin Badgers 5-6: WIS-1.5Miami (OH) RedHawks 7-4 @ Bowling Green Falcons 7-4: BGSU-2.5
  Navy Midshipmen 7-3 @ East Carolina Pirates 7-4: ECU-2
  3:30 PM ETUtah State Aggies 4-7 @ Colorado State Rams 7-4: CSU-6
  Liberty Flames 8-2 @ Sam Houston Bearkats 8-3: LIB-2.5
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