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Russell Wilson's calf is improving but Justin Fields will start at QB when Pittsburgh hosts Dallas
Read full article: Russell Wilson's calf is improving but Justin Fields will start at QB when Pittsburgh hosts DallasPittsburgh quarterback Russell Wilson's calf injury is improving, but Justin Fields will get the start when the Steelers host the Dallas Cowboys in Week 5.
Jake Elliott finally connects to give the Eagles a 16-13 victory over the Ravens
Read full article: Jake Elliott finally connects to give the Eagles a 16-13 victory over the RavensGiven a second chance after a Baltimore fumble, Jake Elliott made a 49-yard field goal with no time remaining to give the Philadelphia Eagles a 16-13 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.
Bears trade Justin Fields to Steelers, clear way to take a QB such as Caleb Williams with No. 1 pick
Read full article: Bears trade Justin Fields to Steelers, clear way to take a QB such as Caleb Williams with No. 1 pickThe Chicago Bears traded quarterback Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers a 2025 sixth-round draft pick that could potentially become a fourth-rounder this year in return.
Steelers cut QB Mitch Trubisky after disappointing 2 seasons from the former No. 2 overall pick
Read full article: Steelers cut QB Mitch Trubisky after disappointing 2 seasons from the former No. 2 overall pickThe Pittsburgh Steelers have cut quarterback Mitch Trubisky, sending the former No. 2 overall draft pick into free agency after two disappointing seasons.
Mason Rudolph's unlikely renaissance has led the backup QB and the Steelers to Buffalo
Read full article: Mason Rudolph's unlikely renaissance has led the backup QB and the Steelers to BuffaloLongtime backup quarterback Mason Rudolph's unlikely renaissance has helped the Pittsburgh Steelers reach the playoffs.
Steelers QB Pickett denies speculation he told coaching staff he wouldn't be No. 2 behind Rudolph
Read full article: Steelers QB Pickett denies speculation he told coaching staff he wouldn't be No. 2 behind RudolphPittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett says the coaching staff felt he wasn’t ready to play against Seattle, which is why he was inactive during Pittsburgh’s 30-23 win over the Seahawks.
Steelers sticking with Mason Rudolph at QB against the Ravens even with Kenny Pickett available
Read full article: Steelers sticking with Mason Rudolph at QB against the Ravens even with Kenny Pickett availableThe Pittsburgh Steelers are sticking with Mason Rudolph ahead of their pivotal regular-season finale against Baltimore.
Steelers will turn to Mason Rudolph once again if Kenny Pickett's right ankle can't go vs. Seattle
Read full article: Steelers will turn to Mason Rudolph once again if Kenny Pickett's right ankle can't go vs. SeattleMason Rudolph’s dynamic play against Cincinnati helped keep the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season alive.
Rudolph hits Pickens for 2 long touchdowns, Steelers end 3-game skid with 34-11 win over Bengals
Read full article: Rudolph hits Pickens for 2 long touchdowns, Steelers end 3-game skid with 34-11 win over BengalsMason Rudolph and George Pickens connected for two long touchdowns, and the Pittsburgh Steelers kept their playoff hopes alive with a 34-11 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
Pro Picks: Easton Stick will lead Chargers to an upset road win over Raiders in first NFL start
Read full article: Pro Picks: Easton Stick will lead Chargers to an upset road win over Raiders in first NFL startEaston Stick will be the latest backup to make his first start in a season filled with injuries to high-profile quarterbacks.
Bailey Zappe throws for 3 TDs, Patriots damage Steelers' playoff hopes with 21-18 win
Read full article: Bailey Zappe throws for 3 TDs, Patriots damage Steelers' playoff hopes with 21-18 winBailey Zappe threw three first-half touchdown passes, and the New England Patriots snapped a five-game skid while damaging the playoff hopes of the Pittsburgh Steelers with a 21-18 victory.
Pro Picks: Steelers will top Patriots in a close, low-scoring game featuring two struggling offenses
Read full article: Pro Picks: Steelers will top Patriots in a close, low-scoring game featuring two struggling offensesMitch Trubisky gets another chance to prove he can be a starting quarterback, stepping in for the injured Kenny Pickett to lead the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night.
Steelers QB Kenny Pickett out indefinitely after undergoing surgery for a high right ankle sprain
Read full article: Steelers QB Kenny Pickett out indefinitely after undergoing surgery for a high right ankle sprainPittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery for a high right ankle sprain.
Steelers pile up season-high 421 yards without Canada, beat Burrow-less Bengals 16-10
Read full article: Steelers pile up season-high 421 yards without Canada, beat Burrow-less Bengals 16-10Kenny Pickett threw for a season-high 278 yards and the Pittsburgh Steelers showed new life on offense days after firing offensive coordinator Matt Canada, beating the Joe Burrow-less Cincinnati Bengals 16-10.
New Steelers offensive coordinator Eddie Faulkner is focusing on the present
Read full article: New Steelers offensive coordinator Eddie Faulkner is focusing on the presentPittsburgh Steelers interim offensive coordinator Eddie Faulkner doesn't plan to change now that he's been hired to replace Matt Canada.
Pickett hits Johnson for late touchdown as the Steelers slip past Levis, Titans 20-16
Read full article: Pickett hits Johnson for late touchdown as the Steelers slip past Levis, Titans 20-16Kenny Pickett threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Diontae Johnson with 4:02 remaining and the Pittsburgh Steelers slipped past the Tennesee Titans 20-16.
Steelers' Johnson rips refs for no-call on hit that injured QB Pickett: 'They should get fined'
Read full article: Steelers' Johnson rips refs for no-call on hit that injured QB Pickett: 'They should get fined'Steelers wide reciever Diontae Johnson called for the referees to be fined following Pittsburgh’s 20-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, a defeat in which quarterback Kenny Pickett left with a rib injury following a big hit.
Cousins may have Achilles tendon injury; Stafford, Pickett, Taylor also hurt on rough day for QBs
Read full article: Cousins may have Achilles tendon injury; Stafford, Pickett, Taylor also hurt on rough day for QBsKirk Cousins, Matthew Stafford, Kenny Pickett and Tyrod Taylor were the latest quarterbacks to go down with injuries.
Pickett hits Pickens for late touchdown as Steelers rally to stun mistake-prone Ravens 17-10
Read full article: Pickett hits Pickens for late touchdown as Steelers rally to stun mistake-prone Ravens 17-10Kenny Pickett hit George Pickens for a 41-yard touchdown with 1:17 remaining and the Pittsburgh Steelers rallied to beat the Baltimore Ravens 17-10.
Steelers' team plane makes emergency landing in Kansas City, no injuries reported
Read full article: Steelers' team plane makes emergency landing in Kansas City, no injuries reportedThe Pittsburgh Steelers’ charter flight home following a Sunday night win in Las Vegas made an emergency landing in Kansas City early Monday.
Purdy throws 2 TDs in return from elbow surgery; 49ers drill Steelers 30-7 in season opener
Read full article: Purdy throws 2 TDs in return from elbow surgery; 49ers drill Steelers 30-7 in season openerBrock Purdy threw for 220 yards and two touchdowns to Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers drilled the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-7.
Steelers' Pickett began his rookie season avoiding spotlight. Entering Year 2, it's shining on him.
Read full article: Steelers' Pickett began his rookie season avoiding spotlight. Entering Year 2, it's shining on him.Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kenny Pickett is ready to take the training wheels off as he enters his second season in the NFL.
Pro Picks: Mahomes, Chiefs up for a tough task vs. Lions
Read full article: Pro Picks: Mahomes, Chiefs up for a tough task vs. LionsThe Kansas City Chiefs will have Patrick Mahomes under center after they raise their championship banner and embark on a quest to become the first team to repeat in nearly two decades.
Kenny Pickett and the Steelers' starters cap an impressive preseason in a win over the Falcons
Read full article: Kenny Pickett and the Steelers' starters cap an impressive preseason in a win over the FalconsKenny Pickett led two touchdown drives and showed he and the Pittsburgh starters are ready for real games as the Steelers overpowered the Atlanta Falcons’ backups 24-0 in the final preseason game for both teams.
Kendrick Green isn't a fullback by trade. To keep a roster spot in Pittsburgh, he might have to be
Read full article: Kendrick Green isn't a fullback by trade. To keep a roster spot in Pittsburgh, he might have to bePittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Kendrick Green is moonlighting at fullback in hopes of staying in the NFL.
Snell runs for go-ahead TD, Steelers hold off Colts 24-17
Read full article: Snell runs for go-ahead TD, Steelers hold off Colts 24-17Benny Snell Jr.’s 2-yard touchdown run with 9:55 left gave Pittsburgh the lead and the Steelers fended off a last-minute comeback bid to beat the Indianapolis Colts 24-17.
Tua, Dolphins survive scoreless 2nd half to beat Steelers
Read full article: Tua, Dolphins survive scoreless 2nd half to beat SteelersTua Tagovailoa got the Dolphins off to a fast start in his return from a concussion, and Miami held on throughout a scoreless second half to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 16-10.
Trubisky comes off bench as Steelers stun Brady, Bucs 20-18
Read full article: Trubisky comes off bench as Steelers stun Brady, Bucs 20-18Mitch Trubisky came on for an injured Kenny Pickett to throw a 6-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter and the Pittsburgh Steelers stunned Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-18.
Allen picks apart Steelers secondary in Bills' 38-3 win
Read full article: Allen picks apart Steelers secondary in Bills' 38-3 winJosh Allen picked apart a flimsy and injury-depleted Steelers secondary by throwing four touchdown passes in the first half alone — including two deep shots to Gabe Davis — in the Buffalo Bills' 38-3 rout of Pittsburgh.
Wilson rallies Jets past Pickett, Steelers 24-20
Read full article: Wilson rallies Jets past Pickett, Steelers 24-20Breece Hall ran for a 2-yard touchdown with 16 seconds remaining and Zach Wilson and the New York Jets spoiled Kenny Pickett’s debut in Pittsburgh by rallying for a 24-20 victory over the Steelers.
Brissett, Browns rebound from collapse, beat Steelers 29-17
Read full article: Brissett, Browns rebound from collapse, beat Steelers 29-17Jacoby Brissett threw two touchdown passes, Nick Chubb ran for a score and the Cleveland Browns bounced back from their epic meltdown four days earlier to beat the rival Pittsburgh Steelers 29-17.
Devonshire's late Pick 6 lifts No. 17 Pitt over WVU, 38-31
Read full article: Devonshire's late Pick 6 lifts No. 17 Pitt over WVU, 38-31MJ Devonshire returned a tipped pass 56 yards for a touchdown with 2:58 remaining and No. 17 Pittsburgh beat West Virginia 38-31 on Thursday night in the return of the Backyard Brawl.
Trubisky makes case for QB job as Steelers top Lions 19-9
Read full article: Trubisky makes case for QB job as Steelers top Lions 19-9Mitch Trubisky staked his claim to be the Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback, throwing for 160 yards and a touchdown in a 19-9 win over Detroit in the NFL's preseason finale.
Ridder, Pickett help lead National to 20-10 Senior Bowl win
Read full article: Ridder, Pickett help lead National to 20-10 Senior Bowl winCincinnati’s Desmond Ridder threw two touchdown passes and the National team’ had eight sacks in a 20-10 victory over the American team in the Senior Bowl on Saturday.
Thorne leads No. 11 Spartans past No. 13 Pitt in Peach Bowl
Read full article: Thorne leads No. 11 Spartans past No. 13 Pitt in Peach BowlPayton Thorne’s 22-yard touchdown pass to Jayden Reed gave No. 11 Michigan State the lead with less than three minutes remaining and the Spartans overcame an 11-point deficit to beat No. 13 Pittsburgh 31-21 on Thursday night in the Peach Bowl.
Loss to Michigan football still causing complete meltdown within Ohio State fan base
Read full article: Loss to Michigan football still causing complete meltdown within Ohio State fan baseIt’s been more than two weeks since Michigan football earned its first win over Ohio State in nearly a decade, and the Ohio State fan base is still in full meltdown mode.
Back-to-back: Young gives Alabama consecutive Heisman wins
Read full article: Back-to-back: Young gives Alabama consecutive Heisman winsAlabama's Bryce Young won the Heisman Trophy, beating out Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson to give the Crimson Tide consecutive winners of college football's most famous individual award.
Michigan players flood social media with support for Aidan Hutchinson hours before Heisman ceremony
Read full article: Michigan players flood social media with support for Aidan Hutchinson hours before Heisman ceremonyJust hours before this season’s Heisman Trophy winner is announced, Michigan football players, coaches, alumni and recruits are flooding social media with support for Aidan Hutchinson.
Fake slides now against rules after Pickett's trick vs Wake
Read full article: Fake slides now against rules after Pickett's trick vs WakeThe fake slide Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett used to help clear his path for a long touchdown run in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game is now against the rules.
No. 17 Pitt rolls by No. 18 Wake Forest 45-21 for ACC title
Read full article: No. 17 Pitt rolls by No. 18 Wake Forest 45-21 for ACC titleKenny Pickett accounted for three touchdowns and Erick Hallett II returned one of Pittsburgh’s four interceptions for a touchdown to help the No. 17 Panthers beat No. 18 Wake Forest 45-21 in Saturday night’s Atlantic Coast Conference championship game.
Championship Week Primer: CFP spots, bowl slots are at stake
Read full article: Championship Week Primer: CFP spots, bowl slots are at stakeConference champions will be crowned, bowl selection pecking orders will be locked in and more clarity will emerge about which teams will and won’t be among the four picked for the College Football Playoff.
Chandler, Tar Heels rally past No. 10 Demon Deacons, 58-55
Read full article: Chandler, Tar Heels rally past No. 10 Demon Deacons, 58-55Ty Chandler ran for career highs of 213 yards and four touchdowns and North Carolina overcame an 18-point deficit to beat No. 10 Wake Forest 58-55 on Saturday, handing the Demon Deacons their first loss in a nonconference matchup of instate Atlantic Coast Conference teams.
Wake's Clawson, Pitt's Pickett top AP's midyear ACC honors
Read full article: Wake's Clawson, Pitt's Pickett top AP's midyear ACC honorsWake Forest coach Dave Clawson and Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett headline The Associated Press' list of midseason football honorees for the Atlantic Coast Conference.
AP Top 25: Cincinnati up to No. 2; Purdue snaps poll drought
Read full article: AP Top 25: Cincinnati up to No. 2; Purdue snaps poll droughtCincinnati has moved up to No. 2 behind Georgia in The Associated Press college football poll for the best ranking for a team from outside the traditional power conferences since 2010.
Western Michigan football vs. Pittsburgh: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Western Michigan football vs. Pittsburgh: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreFollowing a road win over an SEC opponent, the questions will be predictable for Pittsburgh headed into a home contest against Western Michigan on Saturday.
No. 3 Notre Dame rides big plays to 45-3 win over Pitt
Read full article: No. 3 Notre Dame rides big plays to 45-3 win over PittNotre Dame wide receiver Ben Skowronek (11) celebrates as he goes in the end zone past Pittsburgh defensive back A.J. 3 Notre Dame (5-0, 4-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) had no such issues while handling the Panthers (3-4, 2-4) their fourth consecutive loss. The Fighting Irish effectively ended any hope Pitt — which has developed a reputation in recent years of being the occasional giant killer — might have had late in the second quarter. Three Pitt plays went nowhere and Irish sophomore defensive lineman Isaiah Foskey raced in untouched to block Kirk Christodoulou’s punt. Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi called Notre Dame “as good a team we saw on the football field in six years.”“I thought we'd stack up better," Narduzzi said.
No. 21 Pitt holds off No. 24 Louisville 23-20
Read full article: No. 21 Pitt holds off No. 24 Louisville 23-20Louisville wide receiver Tutu Atwell (1) can't make a catch as Pittsburgh defensive back A.J. 24 Louisville 23-20 on Saturday. “They played fast, they played physical.”And they played exactly the way they knew they would play against the Cardinals. Pitt: The offense remains a bit of a mixed bag but the defense should give the Panthers a chance to win week in and week out. Pitt: Even with teams from conferences currently not playing being allowed into the polls this week, expect the Panthers to at least stay at 21 or perhaps even rise a bit.
Pittsburgh football vs. Miami: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Pittsburgh football vs. Miami: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreKenny Pickett #8 of the Pittsburgh Panthers runs the ball upfield in the second quarter during the game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Heinz Field on August 31, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Panthers seek a fifth straight win when they host a Miami team on Saturday that is coming off a humiliating home loss at Georgia Tech. I just see the pockets collapsing," coach Pat Narduzzi said of his front seven that has helped the Panthers to a 2-1 division record - one-half game behind Virginia. Miami senior LB Shaq Quarterman has started 46 straight games - the second-longest streak in FBS. He had a team-high 13 tackles against Georgia Tech, including two tackles for loss, two hurries, a forced fumble and a fumble recoveryPREDICTION: Pittsburgh 27, Miami 10More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Syracuse football vs. Pittsburgh: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Syracuse football vs. Pittsburgh: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreScoop Bradshaw #18 of the Syracuse Orange reacts after breaking up a pass during a game against the Clemson Tigers at the Carrier Dome on September 14, 2019 in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Despite another tough loss, Syracuse coach Dino Babers is sticking by his embattled quarterback Tommy DeVito. The Syracuse offense is averaging 25.5 points and 378 yards this season, down 14.7 points and 88.6 yards from 2018. DeVito has been sacked 26 times - 11 fewer than Dungey was all of last season. PREDICTION: Pittsburgh 24, Syracuse 13More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Pittsburgh football vs. Duke: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Pittsburgh football vs. Duke: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreKenny Pickett #8 of the Pittsburgh Panthers runs the ball upfield in the second quarter during the game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Heinz Field on August 31, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh football vs. Delaware: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Pittsburgh football vs. Delaware: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreKenny Pickett #8 of the Pittsburgh Panthers runs the ball upfield in the second quarter during the game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Heinz Field on August 31, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Next, the Panthers will have to keep their focus when an accomplished FCS Delaware team comes to visit on Saturday in a game that brings back childhood memories for Narduzzi. ABOUT DELAWARE (3-1)Henderson relieved starter Pat Kehoe (46-of-75 for 479 yards, seven TDs, four interceptions) during a 47-22 loss to FCS No. (In) 1979, the only team we lost to at Youngstown State when my dad was head coach was Delaware (in the national championship game)." PREDICTION: Pittsburgh 35, Delaware 7More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
UCF football vs. Pittsburgh: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: UCF football vs. Pittsburgh: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreDillon Gabriel #11 of the UCF Knights hands the ball off to Greg McCrae #30 the first half against the Florida Atlantic Owls at FAU Stadium on September 07, 2019 in Boca Raton, Florida. Pittsburgh has 17 players on its roster who are natives of Florida, which is second only to 40 from Pennsylvania. UCF senior LB Nate Evans leads the way with 18 tackles for a defense ranked 13th in the nation in yards against per contest (253). The Knights beat Pittsburgh 45-14 last year while registering 568 yards and the Panthers won the only other meeting 52-7 in 2006. PREDICTION: Central Florida 35, Pittsburgh 21More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Penn State football vs. Pittsburgh: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Penn State football vs. Pittsburgh: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score11 Penn State will meet for the 100th time in the storied rivalry Saturday in State College, Pa. but when and where the 101st matchup takes place remains to be seen. "I know that, coming out in the second half, he was going to turn it around. Nittany Lions DE Yetur Gross-Matos entered the week tied for third among FBS players with 3.5 sacks. Pickett was held to 55 yards on 18 pass attempts with one interception in last year's 51-6 loss to Penn State. PREDICTION: Penn State 33, Pittsburgh 17More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Pittsburgh football vs. Ohio: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Read full article: Pittsburgh football vs. Ohio: Time, TV schedule, game preview, scoreKenny Pickett #8 of the Pittsburgh Panthers hands off to Qadree Ollison #30 of the Pittsburgh Panthers against the Penn State Nittany Lions on September 8, 2018 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. - the third straight game dating to last season the offense has been held under 275 yards. Ohio scored on all seven of its drives with Rourke under center and went a perfect 5-for-5 in red zone opportunities. Rourke has been responsible for 80 touchdowns in his Ohio career, needing three more to break the record set by Tyler Tettleton from 2009-13. PREDICTION: Ohio 28, Pittsburgh 24More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.