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Steelers power rankings roundup: Pittsburgh stays put in the mushy middle

The Pittsburgh Steelers dominated the Cincinnati Bengals by a score of 34-12 this past Sunday. The Steelers’ defense had a massive day, scoring twice by way of a Kyle Dugger pick-six and a James Pierre fumble recovery. The defense was able to hold Joe Flacco and company in check after getting thrashed by them just […]

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Mike Tomlin making questionable defensive decision ahead of Week 12

Pittsburgh Steelers veteran CB Darius Slay could return to the field this Sunday in Chicago, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. He suffered a concussion in their Week 11 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers and missed last Sunday’s contest against the Bengals. When asked about the status of Slay, Tomlin was emphatic in his […]

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Steelers get positive update on Aaron Rodgers injury

The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 34-12 on Sunday, getting their record to 6-4 as they continue their journey to a hopeful AFC North title. The win didn’t come without a few scares, though, as quarterback Aaron Rodgers left the game at the end of the first half with a wrist injury and did […]

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Let’s talk Steelers: Who should start at QB vs. the Bears?

The Steelers might have a quarterback controversy — well, if you trust the internet, at least. After playing the first half against the Bengals on Sunday, Aaron Rodgers hurt his wrist and was replaced by Mason Rudolph for the entirety of the second. Both passers put up similar numbers in the win: Rodgers completed nine […]

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Cowboys at Raiders: Week 11 Monday Night Football game thread

The NFL’s Week 11 finale is here with the 3-5-1 Cowboys taking on the 2-7 Raiders. The game will kick off at 8:15 p.m. EST. As always, who are you rooting for? What are you watching for? Have anyone in fantasy? Let us know in the comments!

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Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase faces one-game suspension after spitting incident vs. Steelers

Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase is facing a one-game suspension from the NFL after he was captured on video spitting on Steelers defensive back Jalen Ramsey in the Steelers’ 34-12 win over Cincinnati on Sunday. The announcement was reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Ramsey was ejected from the game after punching Chase in the fourth […]

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‘This is home’: Steelers QB Mason Rudolph reacts to roaring ovation from fans

With Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ status very much up in the air for Sunday’s contest against the Chicago Bears, it could very well be Mason Rudolph making the start for Pittsburgh. Should it be Rudolph making the start, it seems like fans won’t be upset with seeing him under center. Rudolph entered the game to […]

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Varsity and JV: Winners and losers from Steelers win over Bengals

After a blowout loss in Week 11 at the hands of the Los Angeles Chargers, the Steelers found themselves staring a 5-5 record in the face. Considering what the Cincinnati Bengals did in the first matchup between these two teams, many were worried about a potential collapse. However, the Steelers’ defense continued its mid-season rise, […]

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Aaron Rodgers ‘50-50’ for Week 12 vs. Bears

The Pittsburgh Steelers and their fans eagerly await the official prognosis of Aaron Rodgers’ injury as we enter the beginning of a new week. The four-time MVP left Pittsburgh’s Week 11 win at the end of the first half after being taken to the ground and flexing his left wrist. Rodgers went to the locker […]

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Steelers Odds: Pittsburgh opens as road underdogs to Bears

The Pittsburgh Steelers got a much-needed win against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 11 to get to 6-4, and also remain atop the AFC North standings. In Week 12, Pittsburgh will head to Chicago to take on the red-hot 7-3 Bears. And while the Steelers were 5.5-point favorites against the Bengals, that won’t be the […]

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4 takeaways from the Steelers’ 34-12 win over the Cincinnati Bengals

The Steelers advanced to 6-4 on the 2025 season with Sunday’s 22-point win over the rival Cincinnati Bengals. As always, there are plenty of takeaways to be had. 1. The Steelers won a (kinda) must-win game If the Steelers had lost to the Bengals, it wouldn’t have been the end of the world. They’d still […]

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Schefter: Aaron Rodgers believed to have ‘slight break’ in wrist

The Pittsburgh Steelers improved to 6-4 on the season in a dominant 34-12 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, all but ending their division rival’s playoff hopes in the process. The win didn’t come without a cost, though. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers left the game at the end of the first half with an injury to his […]

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Lions at Eagles: Week 11 SNF open thread

Week 11’s NFL Sunday ends with a battle of NFC heavyweights as the 6-3 Lions and 7-2 Eagles clash on Sunday Night Football, kicking off at 8:20 p.m. EST. Both teams are hoping to separate themselves from the pack in a competitive NFC playoff picture. As always, who are you rooting for? What are you […]

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AFC Playoff Picture: Pittsburgh Steelers stick in same position after win

The Pittsburgh Steelers were going to stay in fourth place in the AFC no matter the outcome on Sunday. They were two games back of the rest of the division leaders and far enough in front of the rest of the AFC North where moving wasn’t in doubt. Still, a win has them well-positioned for […]

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Jalen Ramsey explains why he punched Ja’Marr Chase

The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 34-12 in Week 11 to improve to 6-4 on the season, but it didn’t come without controversy. With just under 13 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, Steelers defensive back Jalen Ramsey and Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase got into a skirmish that led to Ramsey being ejected. […]

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Steelers thwart Bengals despite injury to Aaron Rodgers

It seemed like we were in for Round II of the duel between grizzled gunslingers, as both the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals ended their respective first drives with touchdown passes. It became quickly apparent, though, that both Aaron Rodgers and Joe Flacco fired their last rounds, and the game quickly became a rock fight. […]

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Steelers suffer 3 injuries in win over Bengals

The Steelers enjoyed their largest margin of victory yet this season in Sunday’s 34-12 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. However, Pittsburgh didn’t leave the game injury-free. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed postgame that starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who didn’t return to the game after halftime, was out with a wrist injury. “It’ll be evaluated […]

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Week 11 NFL late games open thread 

The Steelers game is over, but there’s still plenty of football to be played this afternoon. Here’s the NFL’s late afternoon slate for Week 11: As always, here’s the broadcast map on 506 Sports. What games will you be watching? Who will you be rooting for? Who do you have in fantasy? Let us know in […]

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Jalen Ramsey ejected from game vs. Bengals

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals have gotten chippy a few times after the snap, specifically in the fourth quarter. Unfortunately for the Steelers, the latest skirmish has led to an ejection. Jalen Ramsey was ejected from the game for throwing a punch at Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase. Ramsey and Chase had been jawing […]

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Jaylen Warren leaves game vs. Bengals with injury

The injuries to offensive starters keep piling up for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers left the game with a wrist injury, which brought in quarterback Mason Rudolph. Additionally, the Steelers lost their starting kick returner, Ke’Shawn Williams, to a concussion. Now, one of the Steelers’ running backs has left the game. Jaylen Warren came […]

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Aaron Rodgers leaves game with wrist injury, Mason Rudolph takes over

The Pittsburgh Steelers took a 10-6 lead into halftime over the Cincinnati Bengals, but had a major injury right before the half. Aaron Rodgers was brought to the ground hard and came up holding his left wrist. He went to the locker room before the half ended, and Mike Tomlin revealed on the CBS broadcast […]

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Steelers WR ruled OUT with concussion

The Pittsburgh Steelers started off Week 11 very hot, scoring an opening drive touchdown to take a 7-0 lead. The Cincinnati Bengals answered with a touchdown of their own, but a failed two-point conversion kept the Steelers in the lead with a score of 7-6. Pittsburgh, however, lost a player for the day. Kick returner […]

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Steelers, Bengals announce Week 11 inactives

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals clash in a Week 11 AFC North matchup in minutes. Ahead of the game, both teams announced their inactives: Steelers Inactives No. 18 QB Will Howard (3rd QB)No. 23 CB Darius SlayNo. 55 LB Cole HolcombNo. 56 LB Alex HighsmithNo. 71 G Andrus PeatNo. 78 DT Brodric Martin-RhodesNo. 91 […]

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Steelers scout Clemson QB for fourth time on Friday

Vibes surrounding the Steelers have changed significantly following a thorough beat down at the hands of the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 10. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers looked his age, overthrowing open receivers and often looking skittish in a clean pocket. Father Time might have struck midnight.  Which means rookie signal-callers are once again en vogue. On […]

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Steelers vs. Bengals: Week 11 game thread

The Steelers’ Week 11 game is an AFC North rematch between 5-4 Pittsburgh and the 3-6 Cincinnati Bengals, kicking off at 1 p.m. EST on CBS. The Bengals bested the Steelers the last time the two teams met: a 33-31 final score on Week 7’s Thursday Night Football. This time around, however, Pittsburgh is at […]

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