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• Steelers 2024 game-by-game predictions

  03-09-2024 00:34 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images Predicting every game on the Steelers’ schedule The NFL season is set to begin this Thursday when the Kansas City Chiefs host the Baltimore Ravens. The Pittsburgh Steelers will travel to Atlanta to play the Falcons to begin their season on Sunday, so before the season starts, here is how I see the Steelers’ 2024 campaign playing out.
  Week 1: at Atlanta Falcons
  Mike Tomlin is 4-0 against the Falcons in his career, and Pittsburgh hasn’t lost in A
  
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• Mike Tomlin gives blunt answer on Broderick Jones’ benching

  16-09-2024 04:16 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Barry Reeger-Imagn Images The Steelers benched Jones after several penalties The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Denver Broncos 13-6 to improve to 2-0. However, the scoreboard wasn’t exactly indicative on how dominant the Steelers were. They had an 11-play drive that ended in a punt, but could have ended in six. Justin Field ripped a 51 yard completion to George Pickens that would have set Pittsburgh up in the red zone, but it was called back due to a holding call on Broderick Jones.Jones
  
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• Steelers QB Justin Fields says team wanted to win for Russell Wilson

  16-09-2024 03:13 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images The Steelers won in Denver for Russ The Pittsburgh Steelers are 2-0 after a 13-6 win over the Denver Broncos. This marks the first time the Steelers have been 2-0 in four seasons. And while it wasn’t pretty, they sit two games ahead of the Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens in the AFC North standings.
  Ahead of the season, this game was labeled as the Russell Wilson revenge game. Obviously, Wilson didn’t play in the game with an ongoing calf in
  
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• Instant analysis: Steelers defense is giving Pittsburgh life, but penalties are taking the life out of them

  16-09-2024 02:13 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images This Steelers defense is incredible The Pittsburgh Steelers are 2-0 for the first time since 2020, and only the second time since 2017, and it’s all thanks to their defense.
  The Steelers' defense held the Denver Broncos to six points and didn’t allow a touchdown. If not for a bad offsides call on T.J. Watt in Week 1, the Steelers would have started 2-0 without allowing a single touchdown. And while it wasn’t pretty, Pittsburgh sits atop th
  
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• Steelers open as 1.5-point favorites for Week 3 vs. Chargers

  16-09-2024 01:58 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Here’s a first look at the odds on the board for the Steelers’ home opener — a Week 3 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. After another close win, the Steelers are 2-0 to start the season. Facing the also undefeated Chargers in Week 3, the Steelers enter the Sept. 22 matchup (1 p.m. ET, CBS), as slim home favorites.Pittsburgh looked like the better team against the Broncos in Week 2, but still only managed a low-scoring, 13-6 victory
  
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• Steelers start 2-0 for the first time in the post-Ben Roethlisberger era with victory over Broncos

  16-09-2024 01:27 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images An encouraging — albeit imperfect — start for Pittsburgh in 2024. The Pittsburgh Steelers are off to a 2-0 start in the 2024 NFL season — their first 2-0 start in the post-Ben Roethlisberger era thanks to a road win over the Denver Broncos.The last time the Steelers were off to such a start was back in 2020, when Pittsburgh was the last remaining undefeated team in the NFL with an 11-0 record to start the year. They went on to finish the s
  
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• Bears vs. Texans: Sunday Night Football Open Thread + Game Picks

  16-09-2024 01:26 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images Let’s chat!The Houston Texans will play host to the Chicago Bears as Caleb Williams gets his first taste of primetime action on Sunday Night Football. The Texans are coming off a 29-27 victory over their division-rival Indianapolis Colts, while the Bears mounted a double-digit comeback against the Tennessee Titans to get a Week 1 win.
  Before we dive into the game chat, here’s a look at the odds for the game courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook and make
  
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• Steelers vs. Broncos: Second-half open thread

  15-09-2024 23:45 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images How are we feeling Steelers Nation? Welcome to the second half, Steelers fans!! The black and gold enter the second half up by 10 points and are set to receive the ball on second-half kickoff. What a position to be in!
  Unfortunately, there were a lot of plays left on the field (some of the best we’ve seen yet from this new-look unit) thanks to nullified penalties.On the other hand, it’s a nice luxury to know there were some big plays even on the
  
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• Steelers rookie Troy Fautanu starts at right tackle in Week 2 vs. Broncos

  15-09-2024 22:47 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Barry Reeger-Imagn Images The Pittsburgh Steelers have made a big move on the offensive line in Week 2, officially starting first-round rookie Troy Fautanu at right tackle to kick off Week 2. That has officially sent Broderick Jones to the bench — at least, for the moment — as reports earlier on Sunday indicated the possibility of a rotation between Fautanu and Jones in Week 2 at right tackle, while veteran Dan Moore Jr. got the start at left tackle.Fantanu didn’t play in Week
  
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• Steelers vs. Broncos: First Half Open Thread

  15-09-2024 22:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images Front Page Edition The AFCN-leading Pittsburgh Steelers head to the mile-high city to take on the 0-1 Broncos.
  Bo Nix averaged just 5yd/completion last week, with 2 ints, sacked twice, and no TDs. Nix also lead the Broncos in rushing yards at 35. Really makes you think a TJ Watt, who had a couple of sacks taken away last week, might be up for a big day.
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• Steelers rule out Russell Wilson, Justin Fields to get the start in Week 2

  15-09-2024 21:09 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images We break down the game-day inactives as the Steelers face the Broncos in Week 2. We’re just under 90 minutes out from kickoff of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 2 matchup against the Denver Broncos, and both teams have officially announced their gameday inactives.
  Headlining the Steelers’ inactive list is QB Russell Wilson, who is still working his way back from the calf injury that was aggravated ahead of Week 1 that he had originally suffered
  
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• Best Steelers-Broncos player prop bets for Week 2

  15-09-2024 17:01 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images We go over the lines on FanDuel Sportsbook and pick out our favorite player prop bets to consider for the Steelers Week 2 matchup against the Broncos. Welcome to Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season! The Pittsburgh Steelers (1-0) are headed to Mile High Stadium for their second outing of the season, fresh off a road win against the Atlanta Falcons.Though the slate of participants is largely set for the Broncos, there are more questions on th
  
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• Test your NFL knowledge on Sunday with our new daily trivia game

  15-09-2024 14:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Your new daily word game obsession is here. Try out our new NFL player guessing game. By now, you’ve probably already seen the new SB Nation in-5 daily trivia game. It made its debut over at SBNation.com recently, but we have now decided to switch things up a bit (because we’re still in the figuring-it-out phase here): for the next few days, the game will be posted directly here on Behind The Steel Curtain at 8 a.m. ET each day.The game will live in a new article each day for you to
  
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• Steelers vs. Broncos: How to watch on TV, mobile, live stream, odds and more for Week 2

  15-09-2024 08:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images Make sure to not miss a second of Week 2 action After two opposite Week 1 outings, the Steelers now meet the Denver Broncos from Mile High Stadium. In Week 1 the Steeler’s defense could not have looked better. The pressure from T.J. Watt, the whole defensive line, and Alex Highsmith gave QB Kirk Cousins fits all afternoon. This resulted in two interceptions both to new Steelers Deshon Elliott and Donte Jackson.
  Speaking of two interceptions, let us talk
  
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• BTSC Saturday Night Open Thread

  15-09-2024 00:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  We have evergreens dominating our landscape, but a nice New England fall is always pretty. | Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images College Football Season EditionIt almost 8 am Henry and I are enjoying the fall like weather on our upper covered deck. I’ve got a triple americano, a book, and he’s napping after his breakfast. Love this weather.What sort of weather are you having in your area currently?
  A lot of ink has been spilled on the OL already, but I’m going to ask an
  
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• Steelers vs. Broncos predictions: Pick against the spread, point total, odds for Week 2

  14-09-2024 23:24 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images Odds, predictions, and more for Steelers-Broncos The Pittsburgh Steelers and Denver Broncos will square off at Empower Field at Mile High in a battle of AFC teams that seem to be on two separate paths.
  The Steelers are 1-0 after an 18-10 win over the Atlanta Falcons. The defense had three takeaways and looked like their dominant selves. Justin Fields played respectable, accounting for 213 total yards of offense and made multiple throws downfield to George Pick
  
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• Steelers film room: Pittsburgh’s quick passing game is a work in progress

  14-09-2024 21:02 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Brett Davis-Imagn Images Justin Fields went 6-for-6 on throws under 2.5 seconds against Atlanta. However, the results left plenty of room for improvement from both the players and Arthur Smith.Hello and welcome everyone to BTSC Film Room, a new series I hope to continue throughout the season. The premise is simple: I’m a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the game of football at large. For the past few years, I have had an interest in expanding my knowledge of the game. I started by watchi
  
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• Steelers elevate practice squad WR ahead of Week 2 vs. Broncos

  14-09-2024 18:49 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images Ben Skowronek is back.The Steelers are once again bolstering their wide receiver depth ahead of a game this season. Per a team announcement, Pittsburgh has elevated practice squad wide receiver Ben Skowronek to the active/inactive roster for the second straight game.
  Against the Falcons a week ago, Skowronek didn’t record any catches, but he did contribute 10 special teams snaps.Last season, Skowronek recorded eight catches for 66 yards and a touchdown with
  
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• Steelers game plan: Keys to victory vs. Broncos

  14-09-2024 18:31 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images How the Steelers can start 2-0 The Pittsburgh Steelers have a golden opportunity to start 2-0 for the first time since 2020, and only the second time since 2017. They’ll take on a Denver Broncos team that looks less than optimal, and could be competing for a top five pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Regardless, the Steelers have no right to take anyone lightly - here is this week’s game plan.
  Send constant heat at Bo Nix
  The Seahawks sent five or more r
  
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• Report: Steelers planning to start Justin Fields in Week 3 vs. Chargers

  14-09-2024 17:37 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Are the Steelers ready to move forward with Fields? Justin Fields and the Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to start 2-0 as they travel to Denver to take on the Broncos. Fields went 17-of-23 for 156 yards with an additional 57 yards on the ground to help the Steelers start 1-0, and is all but certainly starting on Sunday against Denver. However, according to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Steelers may already be planning to start Fields in Week 3
  
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• Week 3: Saturday College Football Open Thread

  14-09-2024 17:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Craig Mitchelldyer-Imagn Images Avoiding Chores EditionI really can’t find any matchup that are particularly compelling today. The point spreads are either sky high, or the teams combined record is under. 500.
  That and the mess with Disney and Direct TV is going to make watching hard, I’ll probably get some chores done, and drop in to check up on things from time to time until I head out for soccer around 4:00 pm.I did notice a few interstate rivalries like Oregon vs Oregon St. And W
  
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• Test your NFL knowledge on Saturday with our new daily trivia game

  14-09-2024 14:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Your new daily word game obsession is here. Try out our new NFL player guessing game. By now, you’ve probably already seen the new SB Nation in-5 daily trivia game. It made its debut over at SBNation.com recently, but we have now decided to switch things up a bit (because we’re still in the figuring-it-out phase here): for the next few days, the game will be posted directly here on Behind The Steel Curtain at 8 a.m. ET each day.The game will live in a new article each day for you to
  
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• 5 NFL draft prospects Steelers fans should watch in Week 3 of the CFB season

  14-09-2024 10:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Petre Thomas-Imagn Images I hope you like high octane offenses! If you missed it, last week’s watch list included the likes of Texas QB Quinn Ewers, who ramped up his Heisman trophy campaign by taking down the Michigan Wolverines in the big house.We also highlighted Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty, who scampered for 192 yards and three touchdowns in a 37-34 loss at Oregon. Jeanty came eight yards shy of topping 200 for the second consecutive week.
  After not scoring a touchdown in their openin
  
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• Justin Fields isn’t worried about stats: ‘My job is to lead us to a win’

  14-09-2024 01:23 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images The Steelers’ quarterback just wants the W The Pittsburgh Steelers are 1-0 and looking to start the season 2-0 for the first time since 2020.Justin Fields is expected to make his second straight start with Russell Wilson still not 100 percent. The former Chicago Bears first-round pick currently has the highest yards per attempt and passer rating in the AFC North, and also leads the NFL in completions off play action. While Fields didn’t throw a tou
  
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• Steelers mailbag: What’s happening with the offensive line?

  14-09-2024 00:37 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images What is going on with the Steelers’ offensive line? Welcome to the Steelers’ Friday mailbag where we answer your questions every week. Thank you to the BTSC community for the support. Time to open the envelopes.
  Q: Was anyone else disappointed with Keeanu Benton in Week 1?- AngelVoice3
  A: Benton did solid as a pass rusher. He registered two pressures and a hit on Kirk Cousins. He was somewhat quiet in the run game. Wasn’t bad, but wa
  
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• Steelers benching Broderick Jones?

  14-09-2024 00:01 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images The latest in the offensive line saga The Pittsburgh Steelers have butchered the development of offensive tackle Broderick Jones.
  The former first-round pick played well in his role at right tackle in 2023. However, Pittsburgh drafted Jones to be their left tackle. Yet instead of benching Dan Moore in favor of Jones last season, they benched Chuks Okorafor and played Jones out of the position they wanted him to play long-term.Ever since, they have pla
  
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• Friday Night Happy Hour: Rookie watch edition

  14-09-2024 00:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images Some Steelers-related questions to ponder ahead of the weekend...Welcome back to BTSC’s Friday night open thread. This week, I, Ryland Bickley (not Ryan Parish), will be taking over question duties. I’ll be stepping in every other week during the season. Let’s dive in:
  Current reports state that rookie offensive tackle Troy Fautanu is expected to start versus the Broncos, sending Broderick Jones to the bench. What are your thoughts on this iter
  
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• 5 players to watch in Steelers vs. Broncos Week 2 outing

  13-09-2024 23:50 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images Who will make the difference in must-win Week 2 contest With one week in the books, the Steelers focus their attention on Week 2 and a late afternoon date with the Denver Broncos.
  The Broncos come off the heels of a disappointing loss that saw rookie QB Bo Nix have one of the worst weeks at his position across the league. While his debut did not go to plan, he has a chance to redeem himself in front of a home crowd for the first time in his young NFL career.
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• Steelers list Russell Wilson, rookie WR as questionable, rule out LG Isaac Seumalo for Week 2 vs. Broncos

  13-09-2024 22:20 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Final practice report of the week... The Pittsburgh Steelers are headed out west for a showdown with the Denver Broncos, with a few question marks in the injury column heading into Sunday.With the final practice of the week in the books, here’s a full breakdown of Steelers' final injury designations, as well as their participation report for their final practice ahead of Week 2 against the Denver Broncos.
  Steelers injury designations for Week 2
  Questionable: Russel
  
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• Steelers Reacts Results: Fans happy with Arthur Smith, team direction entering Week 2

  13-09-2024 14:45 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images We asked. You answered.This week, the newly-minted 1-0 Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Denver Broncos on Sunday afternoon. Pittsburgh enters Week 2 with more optimism than at the beginning of the season, but the Steelers remain a team with plenty of question marks.Earlier this week, we polled fans about their confidence in the direction the team is heading, as well as their thoughts on the quarterback situation and offensive coordinator Arthur Smith’s firs
  
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