1. Challenges Mount as the Steelers Prepare for the Houston Texans

    Pittsburgh did what they usually do—find a way to win in ugly fashion—escaping with a win over the Indianapolis Colts ...

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  2. How Will Steelers Fair at Lucas Oil Stadium Against the Manning-Less Colts?

    Recording their first shut-out since December 2008 against the Cleveland Browns , the Pittsburgh Steelers played the way we thought they would, taking care of a bad team like the Seattle Seahawks in a very business-like manner...

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  3. Pittsburgh Steelers Season Opener Was a Calamity

    Don’t put the nail in the coffin of the Steelers' season yet. The bad news is we lost to a division foe. The good news is there is still 15 games of a 16 game season...

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  4. Pittsburgh Steelers in Driver's Seat, but Still Need To Take Care of Business

    If it had not been for the two scoring touchdowns by the defense, the Pittsburgh Steelers would be looking at the Wild Card or possibly out of the playoff picture...

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  5. The Steelers Could Clinch a Playoff Berth With a Win Over the Bengals

    After a gutsy performance to defeat the Baltimore Ravens Sunday night, the Steelers have taken control of their own destiny, sitting atop the AFC North division and possibly a No...

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  6. Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens: Prime Time Collision on Sunday Night

    Since 2003, the Baltimore Ravens are six and one at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers including three overtime wins in 2003, 2005 and 2009 and a shut-out in 2006...

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  7. Pittsburgh Steelers: Are Opponents Exposing Cracks In Their Foundation?

    Pittsburgh Post-Gazette , December 31, 2001 “The Steelers started strong but collapsed midway through the third quarter as the Bengals ' front seven dominated the line ...

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  8. Steelers Aren't Out of the Woods Yet, After Eking Out a Win Over the Bengals

    The Steelers played sloppy football during the second half against the Bengals Sunday night. With a 27-7 lead, they allowed the Bengals to come back to with two touchdowns in the fourth quarter...

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  9. Pittsburgh Steelers Need To Fill in Missing Components Before Facing Saints

    The past two Super Bowl champions will meet in New Orleans on Sunday. The 5-1 Steelers lead the AFC North and the 4-3 Saints are in third place in the NFC South...

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  10. Pittsburgh Steelers Face Tough Three-Game Stretch

    Now on the top of the AFC North, the Steelers have the daunting task of a grueling three-game stretch on the road for the first time in 16 years...

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  11. AFC North Matchup No.2: Steelers Must Win Before a Tough 3-Game Road Trip

    Losing Ben Roethlisberger early helped the Pittsburgh Steelers in two ways: 1) It established the running game and 2) The defense is back to its stifling form...

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  12. Pittsburgh Steelers: No Pep Talk Needed as They Prepare for the Baltimore Ravens

    Win number one was all defense. Win number two came with the help of special teams and the defense. Win number three started out a tough defensive game early, but by halftime emerged an offense with touchdowns a-plenty...

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  13. Pittsburgh Steelers Win Despite Their Expected Demise

    Despite the an inept offense that produced seven first–downs and 127 total net yards, 21 yards passing and zero touchdowns, the Steelers defeated the Titans 19-11...

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  14. An Emotional Rollercoaster for the Steelers and Fans

    Some Steeler fans may blame New England for blowing a lead in the fourth quarter, allowing Houston to score 21 unanswered points and win 32-27...

    Vicki Farries Written by Vicki Farries about over 3 years ago 426 reads 15 comments

  15. A Faint Heartbeat Keeps the Steelers' Playoff Hopes Alive

    Defeating the Baltimore Ravens 23-20, the Steelers playoff hopes, although on life support, are still alive. They don’t control their own destiny and will need help from others this weekend...

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  16. Gasping for NFL Playoff Breath

    Due to some bizarre scenarios, there is a faint heartbeat keeping the Steelers playoff chances alive. But the problems that put the Steelers in such a precarious situation where they don’t control their destiny outweigh the playoff hopes...

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  17. Steelers To Salvage What's Left of Their Season

    The Wild Card situation has become mathematically bleak for the Steelers. There are so many teams ahead of them—Denver, Miami, Jacksonville, Baltimore and NY Jets—and their AFC conference record is dreadful...

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  18. Steelers Attempt To Salvage What's Left of Their Season

    “We met the challenges laid before us in the terms of the 2008 season. It was awesome…. But if you are a legitimate competitor, at the appropriate time you ready yourself for the challenges that lie ahead in 2009 and 2010...

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  19. Steelers Having Tough Time Closing Out Games

    3:55 in the fourth quarter, third-and-22 Baltimore on their 29-yard line QB Joe Flacco passes deep down the middle to WR Derrick Mason for 17 yards to the Baltimore 46. On a fourth-and-five Coach Jim Harbaugh took a gamble...

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  20. Dennis Dixon: A Different Quarterback with a Different Skill Set

    The Steelers had a decent chance with time left in the first half to get into field goal range to close in on that seven–point deficit...

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  21. With Six Games Left, What Kind of Character Will the Steelers Display?

    The home team generated 282 yards of total offense. 68 yards rushing and 214 yards passing generated three touchdowns and two field goals. The opponent generated 515 yards of total offense...

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  22. The Steelers Must Rebound from a Subpar Performance

    Now 6-3 (1-2 in the Division), the Steelers will have to rebound from a subpar performance. It will be especially imperative they make the proper adjustments on special teams. The Steelers finished 2008 with the AFC's No...

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  23. Steelers-Bengals Rematch: Game Preview

    The Steelers are finishing up a three game stretch against teams with the best records in the league. Winning on the road last week versus a quality opponent, Denver, was big, especially after ...

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  24. The Pittsburgh Steelers Need to Cut to the Chase

    We are now at the halfway point of the season. Since opening the season 1-2, the Steelers have gone undefeated to give themselves a legitimate shot at the third straight AFC North title...

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  25. Steelers' Rashard Mendenhall: Growing Pains or Carelessness?

    Seven games into the season, the Steeler offense has had a dismal showing in the fourth quarter of games. Four out of the seven fourth quarters were shutouts; the other three generated a total of 16 points...

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