Tag: Diontae Johnson

Steelers 28, Colts 24: Steelers free Chase Claypool, spark comeback

Maybe the Steelers can win a playoff game after all. Not only did they end their three-game losing streak Sunday with a 28-24 win over the Colts at Heinz Field, they did it with their most impressive victory since their Week 8 win at Baltimore. Since then, the Steelers' wins have come against the Cowboys, … Continue reading Steelers 28, Colts 24: Steelers free Chase Claypool, spark comeback →

Bengals 27, Steelers 17: Ben Roethlisberger looks like he’s getting old fast

At least the Steelers didn't suffer the most humiliating loss of Week 15. A day after the 9-4 Rams lost at home to the 0-13 Jets, the Steelers fell 27-17 to the two-win Bengals on Monday night in Cincinnati. Didn't the Steelers realize that the Bengals eventually are expecting to have Joe Burrow back and … Continue reading Bengals 27, Steelers 17: Ben Roethlisberger looks like he’s getting old fast →

Bills 26, Steelers 15: Steelers free-falling their way to playoffs

Believe it or not, the Steelers got some good news on Sunday. The Chiefs' victory over the Dolphins guaranteed the Steelers a playoff berth. Thanks, Chiefs. You guys are just swell. It's hard to look forward to the playoffs when the Steelers are breaking down like an old, beat-up car. The disintegration continued Sunday night … Continue reading Bills 26, Steelers 15: Steelers free-falling their way to playoffs →

Steelers 27, Titans 24: And then there was one unbeaten AFC team

Hard-core Steelers fans can appreciate the Titans ending the Tom Brady Era in New England last year and then knocking the Ravens out of the playoffs the following week. When the pixie dust wore off of Devlin Hodges, the best we could really hope for was a team not named Ravens or Patriots winning the … Continue reading Steelers 27, Titans 24: And then there was one unbeaten AFC team →

Steelers 38, Eagles 29: Chase Claypool highlights Steelers’ depth on offense

No first-round draft pick? No problem for the Steelers. The Steelers were without a first-round choice in the NFL draft this year for the first time since 1967. When they finally drafted, they took a guy who would help them go 4-0 for the first time since 1979. Chase Claypool became the first Steeler to … Continue reading Steelers 38, Eagles 29: Chase Claypool highlights Steelers’ depth on offense →

5 thoughts from Steelers’ 28-21 win over Texans

Here are five marbles that have been rattling around in my head since the Steelers improved to 3-0 with their 28-21 win over the Texans Sunday at Heinz Field. Mike Tomlin must have said something to the defense at halftime After allowing 21 points and 215 passing yards in the first half, the Steelers shut … Continue reading 5 thoughts from Steelers’ 28-21 win over Texans →

Steelers 26, Broncos 21: Give the Steelers’ defense its due for this win

Last season, without Ben Roethlisberger, the Steelers took any kind of win they could get and salvaged a .500 record. This season, with Roethlisberger back, the Steelers have their sights set a lot higher than .500. So is it too much to ask for Steelers wins to be worthy of a dating-site profile picture rather … Continue reading Steelers 26, Broncos 21: Give the Steelers’ defense its due for this win →

Steelers 26, Giants 16: Steelers have the supplies for a decent 2020 season

There was plenty of PPE on the Steelers' sideline Monday night at MetLife Stadium. Masks. Face shields. The protective sleeve on Ben Roethlisberger's right elbow. That last piece of medical apparatus is designed not only to protect Roethlisberger's physical health, but also the mental health of Steelers fans in 2020. Playing for the first time … Continue reading Steelers 26, Giants 16: Steelers have the supplies for a decent 2020 season →