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Behind the Steel Curtain 5 hours ago
OG James Daniels, WR Allen Robinson among those with ‘bumps and bruises’ ahead of Week 4
Photo by Kevin Sabitus/ The Pittsburgh Steelers head out for their second road game of the season in Week 4, this time down south for a Sunday afternoon showdown against the Houston Texans. HC Mike Tomlin provided several injury updates ahead of the game. Among the injuries Tomlin acknowledged Tuesday was that of starting right guard James Daniels, being evaluated for a groin injury after Sunday’s game. Daniels had played 100% of snaps in Week 3, so hopefully, this note comes out of an abundance of caution. Daniels was previously listed on the Week 2 injury report...
Behind the Steel Curtain 5 hours ago
Mike Tomlin on Steelers’ lost mojo: ‘I didn’t mean it’
Photo by Chris Unger/ Tomlin appeases the media with a buzzword. After two weeks of disappointments on offense, Steelers HC Mike Tomlin did not hold back in his weekly press conference ahead of Week 3’s showdown against the Las Vegas Raiders. “We have to get our mojo back, we have to get that mojo we had in the preseason, playing fast and fluid with confidence. Individually and collectively, we’ve lost that, to be blunt,” Tomlin said ahead of Week 3. Brooke Pryor of ESPN followed up on that comment following a revitalized offensive outing against the Raiders,...
Behind the Steel Curtain Sep 25, 2023
Terrible Towel Tales: Pat McAfee says Watt will break sack record
Photo by Mike Lawrie/ Steelers news and commentary for Monday, September 24 Welcome to the Terrible Towel Tales, where we’ll highlight some of the latest stories permeating Steelers media for your reading pleasure every Monday through Saturday. In today’s news... Pat McAfee on pledge to Steelers EDGE T.J. Watt: ‘This son of a b---- is gonna do it’ | Allison Koehler, Steelers Wire “T.J. Watt is going to cement his name, I believe, as the man with the most sacks in one single season,” McAfee said. “Now, when he breaks it, we’ll owe him $500,000,” McAfee...
Behind the Steel Curtain Sep 24, 2023
Steelers yet to manage a first down on an opening drive through 3 weeks
Photo by Chris Unger/ The struggles continue… Another day, another lackluster performance on offense. At least, so far. The Steelers received the opening kickoff against the Raiders on Week 3’s Sunday Night Football matchup. Once again, it went absolutely nowhere, as the Steelers went — stop me if you’ve heard this before — three and out to start the game. That means the Steelers will enter Week 4 without having managed a single first down on an opening drive this season. Ouch. Pittsburgh seems keen on establishing the run so far through two drives, with four...
Behind the Steel Curtain Sep 24, 2023
Week 3: Late Sunday NFL Open Thread
Photo credit should read JEFF HAYNES/AFP via Killing time until the Steelers game edition A look at the 4 p.m. ET slate: Seattle Seahawks at Carolina Panthers (+6) Arizona Cardinals at Dallas Cowboys (-12.5) Kansas City Chiefs at Chicago Bers (+12.5) Let us know which game you’re watching. Let’s sit back and enjoy some late games and conversation with fellow Steelers fans.
Behind the Steel Curtain Sep 23, 2023
‘Fat, Sassy, & Spoiled’ is no way to go through life
Photo by Joe Sargent/ Coach Tomlin got it wrong. For the first time, I’ll admit that Mike Tomlin didn’t get it right. Steelers fans, particularly online, aren’t fat, sassy, and spoiled. They’re also toxic, entitled, forgetful, and pretentious. One word that will never describe Steelers Nation is “happy.” That’s why we’re one of the least positive fan bases online. Boo City, PA. It doesn’t just apply to Pitt. Steelers fans are so quick to judge. It’s ironic to me, because it’s so contrary to the philosophies of The Chief and later Dan Rooney. They...
Behind the Steel Curtain Sep 19, 2023
7 overreactions from the Steelers’ 26-22 win over the Cleveland Browns
Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports 7 takeaways (...or maybe just overreactions) following the Steelers’ chaos-filled victory on Monday Night Football. In a game that lived up to its billing as an ugly, vicious divisional rivalry a little too much, the Steelers defeated the Cleveland Browns 26-22 on Monday Night Football. Pittsburgh delivered a near-heart attack victory, meaning that as always, there are plenty of takeaways to be had: 1. A win that still feels like a loss There were positives in the Steelers’ win on Monday — we’ll get to those in a bit — but...
Behind the Steel Curtain Sep 19, 2023
Steelers’ Mike Tomlin: ‘We’re not gonna apologize for winning’
Photo by Justin K. Aller/ The Pittsburgh Steelers walked away with a win over the Cleveland Browns on Monday Night Football, but it wasn’t necessarily a pretty one. The Steelers offense sputtered for most of the night, with punter Pressley Harvin seeing lots of action, totaling seven punts on the evening amidst their struggles. Thank goodness for the defense, who posted two touchdowns on their own, including a pick six to open the game from LB Alex Highsmith and a fumble recovery touchdown from T.J. Watt — just first-ever defensive touchdown. Tomlin faced several...
Behind the Steel Curtain Sep 18, 2023
WATCH: Steelers’ Gunner Olszewski fumbles, ball is recovered, fumbled again in a moment of pure chaos
Photo by Justin K. Aller/ Fumbles everywhere! : #CLEvsPIT on ABC : Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/zWM8hlwLFw pic.twitter.com/5sKASO1Jjp— NFL (@NFL) September 19, 2023
Behind the Steel Curtain Sep 18, 2023
Browns RB Nick Chubb carted off with gruesome knee injury in Week 2
Photo by Joe Sargent/ The broadcast refused to play back the tape if that’s any indication of severity. The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns have been off to an absolutely disastrous start, and things just got worse for both sides. On the same play, Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Browns RB Nick Chubb were injured. Update: Nick Chubb was immediately ruled out of the game with a knee injury. Minkah Fitzpatrick has returned to play. How exactly the injury occurred is unclear, however, as the broadcast refused to show the replay on the broadcast, though...
Behind the Steel Curtain Sep 18, 2023
Terrible Towel Tales: Mike Evans to the Steelers?
Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Steelers news and headlines for Monday, September 18. Welcome to the Terrible Towel Tales, where we’ll highlight some of the latest stories permeating Steelers media for your reading pleasure every Monday through Saturday. In today’s news... Steelers Tabbed as Landing Spot for Pro Bowl WR | Nick Farabaugh, Steelers Now Another week and another pundit has thrown the Steelers’ hat into the ring for a potential trade target. Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report named Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans as a player that could...
Behind the Steel Curtain Sep 18, 2023
Opening odds for Steelers vs. Raiders in Week 3
Photo by Gaelen Morse/ Here’s a first look at the odds on the board for the Steelers Week 3 matchup against the Raiders. The Pittsburgh Steelers will head out west in Week 3 for their first road game of the season, facing the Las Vegas Raiders for another primetime matchup on Sunday Night Football. The game will kick off at 8:20 p.m. ET from Allegiant Stadium in Vegas. The Steelers played the Raiders just last season at Acrisure Stadium, winning 13-10 in Week 16’s Christmas Eve game in primetime. It was a defensive day, for sure, having forced three interceptions...
Behind the Steel Curtain Sep 17, 2023
Week 2 NFL: Late Sunday games Open Thread
Photo by Jim McIsaac/ Napping edition. Welcome to the Week 2 afternoon game slate: New York Giants at Arizona Cardinals (+4.5) San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams (+7) New York Jets at Dallas Cowboys (-3): This spread seems low. Washington Commanders at Denver Broncos (-3.5) Let us know which game you’re watching. Let’s sit back and enjoy some late games and conversation with fellow Steelers fans.
Behind the Steel Curtain Sep 16, 2023
2 players ruled out for Steelers, George Pickens limited ahead of Monday Night Football
Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via The Pittsburgh Steelers released their final injury report ahead of Week 2’s Monday Night Football showdown against the Cleveland Browns. The team ruled out WR Diontae Johnson, who is expected to miss several weeks with a hamstring injury, as well as RB Anthony McFarland, managing a knee injury. There were a number of other players on the injury report this week, including OL Chukwuma Okorafor (concussion) and James Daniels (ankle), TE Pat Freiermuth (chest) and DT Larry Ogunjobi (foot), but all of them were left off...
Behind the Steel Curtain Sep 16, 2023
Browns’ Deshaun Watson praises ‘Defensive Player of the Year’ Steelers’ T.J. Watt
Photo by Joe Sargent/ Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns face off against T.J. Watt and the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson knows he has his work cut out for him when he faces the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football. “A well-coached group that flies around that wants to create problems for the offense, try to create turnovers and put you in long distances so their front can get after you a little bit,” Watson said. The Steelers defense didn’t play up to their potential in Sunday’s loss...
Behind the Steel Curtain Sep 14, 2023
Diontae Johnson, Anthony McFarland headline Steelers Week 2 injury report
Photo by Justin K. Aller/ Here’s a look at who’s popped up on the injury report for the Steelers ahead of their Week 2 matchup against the Browns. The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to play their AFC North rivals on Monday Night Football in Week 2, kicking off from Acrisure Stadium at 8:15 p.m. ET. Getting that extra day of rest in between games, each team released their initial injury reports for Week 2 Thursday. Here’s a look at the Steelers and Browns injury reports ahead of Week 2. Steelers injury report: Week 2 DNP: WR Diontae Johnson (hamstring), RB Anthony...
Behind the Steel Curtain Sep 13, 2023
Steelers add familiar face at OL to the practice squad ahead of Week 2
Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Welcome back, Ryan. The Pittsburgh Steelers brought back a familiar face on the offensiev line ahead of Week 2, officially signing center Ryan McCollum to the practice squad, the team announced. McCollum had spent the 2022 season on the practice squad and played through training camp and the preseason on the 90-man roster before eventually being released at the NFL’s roster cut deadline. Throughout the preseason, McCollum was another offensive lineman that the team moved around the formation quite a bit. He took the...
Behind the Steel Curtain Sep 11, 2023
Report: Steelers’ Cam Heyward to undergo surgery, expected to miss up to 8 weeks
Photo by Joe Sargent/ The Steelers’ longtime defensive standout could need surgery after suffering a groin injury against the 49ers on Sunday. 5:08 p.m ET update: Steelers DT Cam Heyward will undergo surgery to repair his injured groin on Wednesday, expected to be out up to eight weeks in recovery, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reporter Gerry Dulac reports. When it rains, it pours. NFL insider Mike Garafolo reported today that Steelers’ defensive lineman Cam Heyward is expected to miss “multiple weeks” after injuring his groin during Pittsburgh’s 30-7 loss to the...
Behind the Steel Curtain Sep 11, 2023
BTSC poll: Rate your Steelers fandom
Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports How did you handle the Steelers loss to the 49ers? There are many types of fans in the sports world. Never-say-die fans, fair-weather fans, casual fans, optimistic fans, and perpetually pessimistic fans, just to name a few. No matter what type of fan you are of the Black and Gold, you were at least a little bit let down by the events that took place on the field at Acrisure Stadium as the San Francisco 49ers beat our Steelers 30-7. Heck, some of you may have needed a day off of work on Monday just as a grieving period over the loss. I’m...
Behind the Steel Curtain Sep 10, 2023
Instant analysis: Steelers paint a canvas of mistakes in season-opening loss to 49ers
Photo by Joe Sargent/ It was an afternoon of embarrassment for the Steelers to begin their season. Anthony McFarland and T.J. Watt played great. Everyone else stunk. The Steelers were awful in their season opener against the San Francisco 49ers. Just awful on all facets. To quote Motionless In White, every canvas that the Steelers paint is a masterpiece of their mistakes. Pittsburgh’s first five drives were as follows: Three-and-out Interception Three-and-out Three-and-out Three-and-out To contrast, the 49ers went touchdown, field goal, touchdown, field goal, punt...
