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The Steelers’ offense has found its formula
Don’t look now, but the Pittsburgh Steelers have found their groove offensively. After a slow start in Weeks 1 and 2, Pittsburgh has fielded one of the NFL’s best offenses over the last three weeks. Per Sumer Sports, the Steelers have the fourth-highest EPA per play since Week 3, trailing only the Detroit Lions, Atlanta […]
Steelers news: Jaylen Warren has emerged as an elite running back
The NFL is filled with underrated and underappreciated stars. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ best offensive player in 2026 has been running back Jaylen Warren, who has introduced himself to the outside world with his breakout campaign. Steelers fans knew how dynamic the running back was, but this season Warren has taken his game to another level. […]
Steelers news: Jaylen Warren has emerged as an elite running back back
The NFL is filled with underrated and underappreciated stars. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ best offensive player in 2026 has been running back Jaylen Warren, who has introduced himself to the outside world with his breakout campaign. Steelers fans knew how dynamic the running back was, but this season Warren has taken his game to another level. […]
Steelers WR Roman Wilson to miss multiple weeks with injury
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson suffered a finger injury in the team’s Week 5 win over the Indianapolis Colts. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, he’ll miss multiple games because of it. “Steelers WR Roman Wilson is expected to miss a couple of weeks due to a finger injury suffered Sunday, per source,” Fowler reports. […]
Steelers signing LB Elandon Roberts
The Pittsburgh Steelers are bringing back linebacker Elandon Roberts, per Alan Saunders of Steelers Now. The Steelers signed Roberts in the middle of the preseason, and many expected him to be a lock to make the 53-man roster. Instead, he was a surprise cut. He now returns to round out a linebacking corps that has […]
Aaron Rodgers surpasses Ben Roethlisberger, Peyton Manning in major achievements
The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Indianapolis Colts 34-22 to get to 3-2 on the season and back into a three-way tie for first place in the AFC North. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers had a terrific showing, completing 22-of-31 passes for 235 yards and three touchdowns. The win featured multiple milestones for the future Hall of Fame […]
Steelers stock report after Week 5 win over Colts
The Pittsburgh Steelers bounced back in a big way in Week 5, as they defeated the Indianapolis Colts 34-22 at Acrisure Stadium. It was a complete game from the offense, who scored 34 on a Indianapolis defense that had only allowed an average of 13 points to their opponents over its previous two games. Now […]
Steelers ride Jaylen Warren’s 188 yards to 34-22 win over Colts
As the clouds in Pittsburgh parted, so, too, did the Indianapolis Colts’ defense when Jaylen Warren had the football in his hands. The dynamic running back put up two long touchdowns as the Steelers defeated the Colts 34-22 to get to 3-2 on the season. It wasn’t the most promising start for Pittsburgh’s offense, who […]
Steelers-Colts alternate game thread
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Steelers vs. Colts: Week 5 game chat
One team will break .500 and another will drop beneath it as the 2-2 Steelers host the 2-2 Indianapolis Colts on Sunday at 1 p.m. EST. Pittsburgh is coming off a 27-24 loss to the rival Cleveland Browns last week, but had a few extra days of rest before Week 5 after playing on Thursday […]
BTSC Sunday games thread Week 5
While the Steelers kick off at 1 p.m. EST in the NFL’s Sunday slate, there will be one game beforehand and plenty afterwards in Week 5. Here’s every non-Pittsburgh NFL game today — which ones will you be watching and chatting about here at BTSC?
Steelers vs. Colts: Week 5 Predictions
The Pittsburgh Steelers need to get back in the win column following a disappointing loss to the Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night Football. A full ten days is helpful for a roster filled with veterans, and this week kicks off a four-game stretch in which the Steelers must finish with at least a 3-1 record […]
Saturday Night Open Thread: Colt stand another loss
Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). It’s been a long wait, but Steelers football is back tomorrow. A sloppy mess awaits Steelers fans, and I hear the weather is also supposed to be crappy. Will the B&G show the promise that led […]
Steelers re-sign familiar face at CB
The Steelers have signed cornerback Doneiko Slaughter from the practice squad back to the 53-man roster, the team announced Saturday afternoon. It’s been a busy 2026 for Slaughter, who started the season on the practice squad, was elevated to the active roster for each of the first three games of the season, signed to the […]
Steelers placing WR Michael Pittman Jr. on injured reserve
The Steelers will be without wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. for the next four weeks at least, with the team placing the veteran on injured reserve, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler posted Saturday. Fowler specified the IR stay is “short-term.” Pittman, dealing with a foot injury per the Steelers’ injury report, was seen using a scooter to […]
Steelers mailbag: The biggest challenge presented by the Colts in Week 5
We are on the eve of Week 5 Sunday in the NFL where the Pittsburgh Steelers will host the Indianapolis Colts in a contest between a pair of 2-2 teams. Ahead of that, a quick mailbag to answer your questions ahead of Week 5. Let’s dive in. Q: Was it the right move to trade […]
Friday Night Happy Hour: Must-win edition
Welcome back to BTSC’s Friday Night open thread: Tonight’s song rec: I’ve had this band’s debut album on heavy rotation this past week.
Steelers CB Jamel Dean ruled OUT vs. Colts
The Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Indianapolis Colts in Week 5, and they will be doing it without their top cornerback. Jamel Dean is officially out this week with an ankle injury. This will thrust the newly-signed Sean Murphy-Bunting and Terell Smith into the fire after being with the team for less than a week. […]
Steelers mailbag callout: Submit your Week 5 questions
The Pittsburgh Steelers will take on the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday in a battle of 2-2 teams looking to avoid falling below .500. Ahead of Week 5, submit your questions for the Week 5 mailbag, and return on Saturday to have your questions answered. Questions can be submitted in the comments of this post. Let […]
Steelers CB Jalen Ramsey says there is a disconnect with players and coaches
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense has struggled over the last two weeks after a strong start in Weeks 1 and 2. Since Week 3, the Steelers rank 29th in EPA per play, and they have allowed 54 points. Teams have also been able to get the ball out quickly against the Steelers, as they have allowed […]
Steelers news: Young receivers have golden opportunity vs. Colts
As the Pittsburgh Steelers begin a critical four-game stretch that will go a long way to determine their playoff chances, the offense was dealt a blow with the news of Michael Pittman’s injury, which will sideline him for a few weeks. The former Colts receiver re-aggravated a foot injury from the preseason, and now the […]
BTSC Thursday Night Football game thread: Buccaneers at Cowboys
The NFL’s Week 5 kicks off tonight as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers visit the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football. At 0-4, Tampa Bay is still looking for its first win of the season, but the team will be without starting quarterback Baker Mayfield for yet another game. Instead, undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels will lead […]
WR Michael Pittman Jr. downgraded in Steelers injury report
After a limited practice on Wednesday, Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. was downgraded to a did-not-participate status in the team’s Thursday injury report. Pittman was seen using a scooter to prop up his foot during the week with what head coach Mike McCarthy said would be a “multiple-week” injury. Cornerback Jamel Dean (ankle) was […]
Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. out multiple weeks
It appears to be one step forward and one step back for the Pittsburgh Steelers in terms of injury news. On Thursday, the team opened the activation window for safety DeShon Elliott, who began the season on IR. The Steelers will have 21 days to activate Elliott to the active roster. However, Pittsburgh will now […]
Steelers open DeShon Elliott’s activation window
Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott is returning to practice, the team announced. Elliott will remain on the reserve/injured list for the time being. Pittsburgh has 21 days to officially activate Elliott to the active roster or his season is over. The Steelers have relied heavily on Rayshawn Jenkins and rookie seventh-round pick Robert Spears-Jennings in […]
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