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How to watch Steelers vs. Buccaneers
The Pittsburgh Steelers will take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6 as they try to get to 4-2 on the season. The Steelers have yet to win back to back games this season, but doing so could result in them being tied for first place in the AFC North should the Cleveland Browns […]
Saturday Night Open Thread: Buc the colds
Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). Not sure what’s going on with our team, but they’re dropping like flies. Maybe they all boarded Flight 180, but DK caused a scene and disembarked before the plane exploded. Now the injury reaper is coming […]
Steelers place WR Roman Wilson on IR
The Pittsburgh Steelers are placing wide receiver Roman Wilson on IR, per Aaron Wilson. By rule, he will miss the team’s next four games. Wilson suffered a finger injury against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 5. He joins fellow wideout Michael Pittman Jr. on IR. In light of this, the Steelers have elevated Brandon Smith […]
Steelers send scout to Texas to watch Arch Manning
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a scout in attendance for Texas vs. Florida to get an in-person look at Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning, per Alan Saunders of Steelers Now. “The Steelers had scouts in attendance in Austin, Texas, as the Texas Longhorns and No. 2 overall prospect, quarterback Arch Manning hosted the Florida Gators, and in Bloomington, Indiana, […]
Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth questionable vs. Buccaneers
The Pittsburgh Steelers have added Pat Freiermuth to their injury report, team spokesman Burt Lauten said on X. Additionally, Lauten noted that DK Metcalf will play. “The Steelers have added TE Pat Freiermuth (calf) to the injury report and is questionable for Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay,” Lauten writes. “Additionally, WR DK Metcalf (illness) has […]
Steelers news: The Steelers offense must execute better on early downs
The Pittsburgh Steelers head into a matchup with Tampa Bay, and all eyes are on the offense amid injuries at wide receiver. Will the offense lean into different personnel groupings? Germie Bernard and Pat Friermuth will see an increased role, but regardless of the options at receiver, the Steelers offense must execute better on early […]
Friday Night Open Thread: Spooky Season
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Steelers may be without DK Metcalf vs. Buccaneers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are already down three wide receivers due to injury, and they may lose another one in Week 6. DK Metcalf has been listed as questionable with an illness, per the team injury report. He did not practice on Friday. This comes after the Steelers lost Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek in Week […]
Steelers-Buccaneers preview: What to expect from Tampa Bay’s offense, defense in Week 6
The 3-2 Steelers will travel to Tampa Bay in Week 6 to take on the Buccaneers, who sit at a disappointing 1-4 but are coming off their lone win of the season thus far — a 24-16 showing against the Cowboys in Week 5. It’s been a rough season for Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles […]
Are Steelers fans coming around to believing in the 2026 team?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Steelers fans and fans across the country. The Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, but are limping in with the injuries to Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson. The […]
BTSC Thursday Night Football thread: Seahawks at Broncos
It’s a Super Bowl XLVIII rematch and a battle between 3-2 rosters with high expectations to start off the NFL’s Week 6 as the Seahawks take on the Broncos at Mile High. Who are you rooting for? What are you watching for? Who do you have in fantasy football? Join the comment section and enjoy […]
UPDATE: Steelers not hosting WR JuJu Smith-Schuster for visit
UPDATE: JuJu Smith-Schuster is in Pittsburgh, but not to visit the Steelers, SI’s Noah Strackbein said in a corrected report late Thursday. You can view the original article below: With an undermanned wide receiver room entering Week 6, the Steelers are checking in on a familiar face. Pittsburgh will be hosting veteran wide receiver JuJu […]
Rico Dowdle full participant in Steelers practice
Steelers running back Rico Dowdle was a full participant in practice for the first time since Week 2 in the team’s Thursday injury report. Dowdle, who suffered a toe injury in Pittsburgh’s early season loss to the Patriots, hasn’t played since, but appears to be set to play in the Steelers’ upcoming Week 6 matchup […]
DK Metcalf is quietly making plays for the Steelers
It’s been a rough go of things for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf. In five games, he has just 19 receptions for 225 yards, putting him on pace for 65 catches, 762 yards, and three touchdowns. And while those numbers are far from horrible, they certainly shouldn’t reflect that of a wide receiver making […]
Steelers news: Could the Steelers shift personnel packages on offense?
The Pittsburgh Steelers are dealing with the injury bug running through their wide receiver room. Michael Pittman Jr., Roman Wilson, and Ben Skowronek are all dealing with injuries with various timetables to return. D.K. Metcalf, Kaden Wetjen, and Germie Bernard are healthy. Unfortunately, with the injuries to the receiver room, the Steelers may have to […]
Which young Steelers are worth building around?
The Steelers are a team straddling two timelines this season. In one lane, they are a team tied for the oldest average age of players (27.1) in the NFL. In the other lane, they are a roster that features 29 players aged 26 years old or younger. That total includes a handful of players currently […]
Four wide receiver trades the Steelers should make
The Pittsburgh Steelers enter Week 6 without three of their wide receivers. Michael Pittman is on IR with a foot injury, and both Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek suffered injuries in the Steelers’ Week 5 win over the Colts that will leave them unable to play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. That leaves DK Metcalf, […]
Keeanu Benton misses Steelers’ practice with injury
The Steelers had nine players on their first injury report ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The most surprising name on the report is defensive tackle Keeanu Benton, who didn’t participate in practice Wednesday with an ankle injury, the team announced. Other non-participants included defensive back Jalen Ramsey (wrist), wide receivers Roman […]
Elandon Roberts has no hard feelings towards Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers brought back fan-favorite linebacker Elandon Roberts following their win over the Indianapolis Colts. Roberts was signed in the middle of the preseason, and put together quality performances against the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills to close exhibition play. Many expected him to be a lock to make the roster, but he […]
Mike Tomlin admits to taking play-calling away from Steelers coordinators
Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin revealed that he occasionally took over play-calling duties when things weren’t going well, explaining that it comes with the territory of being an NFL head coach. Speaking on the New Heights podcast with Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce, Tomlin discussed how head coaches sometimes reclaim play-calling responsibilities from […]
Steelers RB Jaylen Warren named Week 5 AFC Offensive Player of the Week
The Pittsburgh Steelers improved to 3-2 this past weekend with a 34-22 victory over the Indianapolis Colts at Acrisure Stadium. The Steelers offense showed some serious big-play ability with touchdown plays of 80 and 50 yards in the contest, both coming from their emerging star at running back, Jaylen Warren. The breakout back was rewarded […]
Steelers news: Pittsburgh’s offensive line needs to continue its strong play
The Pittsburgh Steelers head to Tampa Bay on Sunday, hoping to continue their winning ways as they march toward a postseason berth. The offense is down two receivers, but Jaylen Warren has been excellent, and Germie Bernard has a huge opportunity. Aaron Rodgers will look to get the ball out quickly as usual, which helps […]
Pat Freiermuth says Steelers have the best tight end duo in the NFL
The Pittsburgh Steelers are 3-2 after their win over the Indianapolis Colts last Sunday at Acrisure Stadium. The Steelers offense has come alive over their last three games despite several injuries to their receivers, and the production from their tight end room has been a huge part of the reason why. Veteran tight end Pat […]
Mike McCarthy explains why Steelers re-signed Elandon Roberts
It was the surprise of roster cutdown day when the Pittsburgh Steelers parted ways with veteran inside linebacker Elandon Roberts. After signing late in camp and returning to the team following a season in Las Vegas, Roberts seemed like a sure bet to make the team. He didn’t. The Steelers opted to keep seven defensive linemen […]
Steelers Week 5 grades: Offense has most complete performance of the year
Don’t look now, but the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense is getting hot. They scored a season-high 34 points against the Indianapolis Colts, and are averaging just under 30 points over their last three games. As we do each week, Joey Bray and I will hand out grades for the previous game’s performances, so let’s get into […]
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