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Pat Freiermuth Fantasy Week 11: Projections vs. Bengals, Points and Stats, Start or Sit

Pat Freiermuth and the Pittsburgh Steelers will face the Cincinnati Bengals and their 30th-ranked pass defense (260.1 yards conceded per game) in Week 11, on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. Should Freiermuth be a player that you plug into your fantasy football lineup this week for his game versus the Bengals? Prior to making that decision, here’s a look at the numbers and trends you need to know. Sign up for Fubo to watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable! Pat Freiermuth Week 11 ...

Pens in Sweden: Ice size, spas and more

Some little bits and pieces around the Penguins as they take in Sweden this week. Erik Karlsson sets the stage on what to expect during the games. Those opponents were out having a good time for themselves. It’s an interesting nugget that Europe will mark the third different continent where Penguins vs. Predators games have […]

Steelers activate QB Will Howard

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a big move on Tuesday, signing free agent cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. to their practice squad. When Samuel will make his Steelers’ debut is unknown, but considering how quickly Kyle Dugger has stepped in and been productive, Samuel could take the field as early as Week 11 against the Cincinnati Bengals. […]

Pens Points: Penguins take over Stockholm

Here are your Pens Points for this Wednesday morning… One of the only negative storylines surrounding the otherwise impressive Pittsburgh Penguins this season has been the team’s (and more specifically, goalie Arturs Silovs’) play in the shootout. The Penguins are 0-3 in the shooting contest this year, but even with Silovs’ poor play for the […]

Wednesday links: How soon can Asante Samuel Jr. play?

It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for a weekly Steelers links roundup at BTSC. But first, let’s take a look around the AFC North: What’s the latest on the Steelers’ upcoming opponent? (In this case, more Bengals links): Now, onto some Steelers news and discussion: Aaron Rodgers struggles in Steelers’ loss: ‘I got to play better than this’ (From […]

Report: Steelers cut safety, making room for Asante Samuel Jr.

The Steelers cut safety Darrick Forest from the team’s practice squad, Steelers Now’s Alan Saunders reported Tuesday. The move gives the Steelers the space make room for the reported signing of free agent cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. Forest signed with the Steelers practice squad on Oct. 28 following DeShon Elliott’s injury against the Green Bay […]

3 winners, 2 losers from Chargers-Steelers: Ladd McConkey stars for Bolts un primetime

The shorthanded Chargers managed to not only beat the Steelers, but they overwhelmed Pittsburgh to the tune of a 25-10 score and two interceptions off future Hall-of-Famer Aaron Rodgers. Jesse Minter’s defense was stellar as they made the veteran quarterback uncomfortable all night long and were at their best when their best was needed, specifically […]

Steelers signing CB Asante Samuel Jr

The Pittsburgh Steelers are making a big splash signing deep into the season and adding to their defensive secondary in a big way. Per Jeremy Fowler, the Steelers are signing cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. “Free-agent cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. is signing with the Steelers practice squad, per source,” Fowler reports. “A top-25 free agent in […]

Watch Out for Those Big-Spending Pirates and Marlins, Ready to Throw Cash Around

As we all know, there are some matters of concern about the extent to which the Chicago Cubs spend commensurate with revenue, market size, and brand identity. I’m not about to throw stones without at least some measure of humility. But there’s a nine-figure chasm between the Cubs’ alleged parsimony and that deployed by clubs like the Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami Marlins. Two clubs that have been the subject of grievance(s?) by the MLB Players Association for how little they actually spend...

Mike Tomlin says Steelers need more out of receivers

The Pittsburgh Steelers posted their worst offensive performance of the season in a disappointing 25-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night. Pittsburgh began the scoring with a first-quarter first goal, but didn’t score its lone touchdown until the final three minutes with the game out of reach. DK Metcalf led the Steelers […]

The Penguins shootout problems are still lingering

It is far from the most pressing concern for the Pittsburgh Penguins this season, but holy crap is this team bad in shootouts. They are 0-3 in shootouts this season, and over the past four years have been objectively one of the least successful teams in the NHL’s tie-breaking skills competition. It is leaving a […]

Chase Brown Fantasy Week 11: Projections vs. Steelers, Points and Stats, Start or Sit

Running back Chase Brown is looking at a matchup versus the 14th-ranked rushing defense in the NFL (106.6 yards conceded per game) in Week 11, when his Cincinnati Bengals play the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. With his upcoming tilt versus the Steelers this week, should Brown be someone you lock into your fantasy football lineup? We break down the numbers and trends below. Sign up for Fubo to watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable! Chase Brown Week 11 Game...

Former Steelers QB Kordell Stewart eyeing college head coach job

Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kordell Stewart is eyeing a big career move. Per Josina Anderson, the Colorado legend is eyeing the open head coach job at his alma mater’s largest rival, Colorado State. “I’m told former Steelers Ravens [and] Bears QB & Colorado Hall of Famer Kordell “SLASH” Stewart has retained Young Money APAA Sports […]

Penguins Prospect Update: Horcoff heater, Vaisanen injured

Now that the Penguins are over in Stockholm for a few days we have a good opportunity to look at how their prospects are doing this season. Today will be out second one of the year, with a reminder that since these semi-regular updates are in that it isn’t going to be a comprehensive look […]

Chargers Daily Links: Tuesday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Jim Harbaugh provided injury updates during Monday’s presser (Chargers.com) Five things to know about the Chargers heading into Week 11 (Chargers.com) What were the highs and lows from the Chargers’ win over the Steelers? (Chargers Wire) Could the Giants […]

Penguins prep for second international series of Crosby era

The Penguins’ Friday matchup with the Nashville Predators at Avicii Arena in Stockholm, Sweden will mark the fifth time the franchise has headed overseas for a regular-season game. The game will also mark the third time Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang are taking the ice for NHL action in Sweden. Here’s a look […]

Paul Skenes era for Pirates faces important 2026 offseason

The Pittsburgh Pirates are building their team around former No. 1 overall pick Paul Skenes, who has been incredible ever since he stepped foot in the clubhouse. Skenes has been nothing short of the Pirates’ best pitcher and one of the best arms in the entire league. The Athletic’s Stephen J. Nesbitt wrote about how […]

Pens Points: Sweden Ahead

Monday was day one of a four day off stretch for the Pittsburgh Penguins as they prepare to pack their bags and head to Europe to partake in the NHL Global Series this weekend in Stockholm, Sweden. This will be the Penguins second trip to Stockholm to play, previously doing so back in 2008 against […]

Steelers bring back rookie safety

The Steelers didn’t take long to fill the roster spot vacated by Monday’s release of safety Juan Thornhill. Per a report from KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson, the Steelers were awarded safety Sebastian Castro off of waivers from the Buccaneers the same day. The team later confirmed the signing and Thornhill’s release. Castro, an undrafted free agent […]

Steelers cut safety Juan Thornhill

The Steelers released veteran safety Juan Thornhill today, per a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo. The team later late confirmed Thornhill’s release and the addition of safety Sebastian Castro on waivers. Per Rapoport, Thornhill will hit waivers before free agency. Thornhill didn’t play a single defensive snap against the Chargers or […]