Najee’s knowledge; Steelers rookie RB learning on the job
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bobby Wagner has seen the highlights of what happens when Najee Harris gets in space and there’s a defender within arm’s reach. And it’s not good. Not if you’re a defender anyway. “When he reads the holes, when he sees it, he hits it,” the longtime Seattle Seahawks linebacker said of Harris, […]
Steelers eye momentum as Seahawks face life without Wilson
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger is encouraged. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, however, is not convinced his team’s early offensive struggles are firmly in the rearview mirror. Yes, there were signs of progress last week against Denver. Najee Harris ran with what is becoming his trademark fury. The offensive line created time for its 39-year-old quarterback […]
Steelers offense plots a path forward without Smith-Schuster
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A wide receiver will line up in the slot for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night against Seattle. They will find a pass headed their way on third down. They will go over the middle looking to deliver as much punishment as they receive. None of them, however, will do it with […]
Steelers’ Harris, Packers’ Adams among best bets to score
We’re almost a third of the way through the fantasy season, so scoring trends are starting to stick. These players are my best bets to keep finding the end zone at the running back and wide receivers positions in Week 6. ___ Running Back AUSTIN EKELER, Chargers Ekeler is on a roll going into Week […]
Top 5 former Colorado State Rams to play in the NFL
A pair of active NFL wideouts and one of the greatest Pittsburgh Steelers of all time are among the best former CSU Rams to make it in the NFL.
Shoulder injury ends season for Steelers WR Smith-Schuster
PITTSBURGH (AP) — JuJu Smith-Schuster’s combination of tenacity and almost theatrical joy endeared the wide receiver to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ coaching staff since the moment he arrived in 2017 as the youngest player in the NFL. Now, the Steelers must find a way to replace both. Smith-Schuster’s season is over. Head coach Mike Tomlin said […]
Ready to run? Steelers show long-awaited balance in win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin isn’t getting ahead of himself. Yes, the Pittsburgh Steelers appeared to make progress — and plenty of it — during a 27-19 win over Denver on Sunday. The league’s worst running game gained traction behind an offensive line that for once didn’t look overwhelmed. The defense dominated for three quarters […]
Another slow start dooms Broncos in loss to Steelers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Denver Broncos’ perfect September is gone, replaced by the reality of October. Two weeks, two losses to playoff teams a year ago, the latest a 27-19 setback in Pittsburgh on Sunday. The Broncos (3-2) were pushed around for three quarters before an improbable late rally gave them a chance to tie […]
Roethlisberger throws 2 TDs, Steelers top Broncos 27-19
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger threw for 253 yards and two touchdowns, rookie Najee Harris ran for a career-best 122 yards and the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Denver Broncos 27-19 on Sunday to snap a three-game losing streak. Riding the kind of balance that’s been rare during a sluggish opening month, the Steelers handed the […]
List of inactive players for NFL games in Week 5
NEW ORLEANS AT WASHINGTON Saints: LT Terron Armstead (elbow); C Erik McCoy (calf); QB Ian Book; WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey; DE Jayln Holmes; DB Desmond Trufant. Washington: G Brandon Scherff (knee); WR Dyami Brown (knee); WR Cam Sims (hamstring); TE Jace Sternberger; DE Shaka Toney; CB Danny Johnson. MIAMI AT TAMPA BAY Dolphins: CB Trill Williams; […]