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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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• Surprise! Russell Wilson limited... again... to kick off Week 3 practices

  18-09-2024 21:55 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Some injury updates to kick off this week of practices... The Pittsburgh Steelers are off to a 2-0 start, but undoubtedly, they’d Iike to keep that winning streak going as long as possible. A big key to that will be getting the roster as healthy as they can moving forward, and it seems like the team is making progress toward that goal ahead of Week 3.
  Here’s a full breakdown of Steelers injury report for Wednesday, September 18 ahead of their Week
  
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• Steelers Reacts Survey: How high are your black and gold expectations?

  18-09-2024 19:17 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Sound off, Steeler Nation! Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Pittsburgh Steelers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.
  Welcome to the third week of Steelers reacts! This week’s poll is all about expectations. After a 2-0 start, the Steelers are in sole possession of first place in the AFC North, and are a consi
  
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• Steelers add practice squad TE to 53-man roster

  18-09-2024 18:21 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images The Steelers now have five (!) tight ends on their roster.The Steelers have signed tight end Rodney Williams from the practice squad to the 53-man roster, per a team announcement.
  Just moments ago, Pittsburgh had an open spot on its 53-man roster and one too many on the practice squad. This move resolves the issue.Originally a wide receiver, Williams went undrafted in 2022, signing with the Denver Broncos. During his final season at UT Martin, he recorded 29 cat
  
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• Six Steelers earn nominations for Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025

  18-09-2024 18:10 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Who will find themselves in Canton? The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a plethora of all-time talents over the last three decades, and six of them have earned nominations for enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
  Wide receiver Hines Ward retired with 1,000 receptions and over 12,0000 receiving yards with 85 touchdowns. Ward has found himself in this exact spot multiple times, but has yet to earn a gold jacket. Maybe 2025 will be the year.
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• Steelers place Ben Skowronek on IR, make practice squad changes

  18-09-2024 18:04 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images A crazy week of Steelers roster moves continues.UPDATE: The Steelers resolved their roster imbalance by signing practice squad tight end Rodney Williams to the 53-man roster.
  Just a day after being promoted to the active roster, Steelers wide receiver Ben Skowronek has been placed on injured reserve, per a team announcement.Skowronek suffered a shoulder injury against the Denver Broncos in Week 2 and will now miss up to four weeks. His absence, as well as Tyler Mata
  
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• Steelers Read & React: AFC North leaders and Week 3 Chargers preview

  18-09-2024 16:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images At 2-0, the Steelers sit atop the AFC North standings. How long can they keep this up? Is Roman Wilson the missing piece the Steelers need on offense? Plus, Mike Tomlin and Jim Harbaugh square off for the first time since 2011. What can the Black & Gold expect from the Chargers?How are we feeling, Steelers faithful? After another offseason of pundits shrugging when talking about Pittsburgh’s chances to win the division and many predicting the Steelers to fin
  
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• Steelers Read & React: AFC North leaders and Week 2 Chargers preview

  18-09-2024 16:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images At 2-0, the Steelers sit atop the AFC North standings. How long can they keep this up? Is Roman Wilson the missing piece the Steelers need on offense? Plus, Mike Tomlin and Jim Harbaugh square off for the first time since 2011. What can the Black & Gold expect from the Chargers?How are we feeling, Steelers faithful? After another offseason of pundits shrugging when talking about Pittsburgh’s chances to win the division and many predicting the Steelers to fin
  
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• Steelers add Ben Skowronek to 53-man roster, sign WR to practice squad

  18-09-2024 07:41 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Jessica Rapfogel-Imagn Images Pittsburgh also worked out three defensive backs on Tuesday. It didn’t take the Steelers long to fill the roster spot opened by Tyler Matakevich landing on injured reserve. Per the NFL transactions sheet, Pittsburgh signed wide receiver and special teams ace Ben Skowronek to its 53-man roster on Tuesday.Interestingly, the Steelers have not yet officially announced the move. It was first noticed by Alan Saunders of Steelers Now.Skowronek has been elevated from
  
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• Steelers place LB Tyler Matakevich on IR, shuffle practice squad Tuesday

  17-09-2024 23:04 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images The Steelers have an open spot on their 53-man roster.The Steelers have shuffled their roster on Tuesday afternoon. Per a team announcement, Pittsburgh has placed linebacker and special teams ace Tyler Matakevich on injured reserve.The team also signed defensive backs James Pierre and D’Shawn Jamison to the practice squad, releasing wide receiver Shaquan Davis and cornerback Zyon Gilbert from the practice squad in a corresponding move.
  Matakevich suffered
  
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• Steelers place LB Tyler Matakevich on IR, make multiple roster moves Tuesday

  17-09-2024 23:04 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images The Steelers have an open spot on their 53-man roster.The Steelers have shuffled their roster on Tuesday afternoon. Per a team announcement, Pittsburgh has placed linebacker and special teams ace Tyler Matakevich on injured reserve.The team also signed defensive backs James Pierre and D’Shawn Jamison to the practice squad, releasing wide receiver Shaquan Davis and cornerback Zyon Gilbert from the practice squad in a corresponding move.
  Matakevich suffered
  
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• Steelers bring back familiar face at CB

  17-09-2024 20:57 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Pittsburgh gets some special teams help.The Steelers have added a familiar face to their practice squad, signing veteran cornerback James Pierre as first reported by NFL insider Aaron Wilson.Cornerback James Pierre has signed with the #Steelers’ practice squad, with an opportunity to play soon and make a significant impact on special teams agent @toneyscottjr to @KPRC2— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 17, 2024
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• Steelers name Troy Fautanu, Dan Moore starting tackles on new depth chart

  17-09-2024 18:59 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Kevin Langley/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Pittsburgh officially benches Broderick Jones The Pittsburgh Steelers have been playing musical chairs with their tackles throughout the summer and into the regular season. Pittsburgh played Broderick Jones on both sides, while also trying to see if Dan Moore and Troy Fautanu could play on either side of the line, as well.
  Jones and Moore started at right and left tackle, respectively, against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1, but Fautanu and
  
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• Steelers to start QB Justin Fields in Week 3 vs. Chargers

  17-09-2024 18:34 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images The Steelers will continue to ride with Fiels The Pittsburgh Steelers are 2-0 after consecutive road wins to begin their season. The Steelers will have their first home game this Sunday when they host the Los Angeles Chargers in a battle of unbeaten teams. While there was expected speculation to continue on who the Steelers will go with at quarterback, it appears the speculation will be cut short.
  Speaking in his weekly press conference on Tuesday, Mike Tomli
  
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• Steelers power rankings roundup: Pittsburgh rising up boards after 2-0 start

  17-09-2024 17:16 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Weekly power rankings roundup The Pittsburgh Steelers are 2-0, which has them rising up power rankings across the NFL media-sphere. Let’s take a look at how the Steelers stack up across the world of power rankings.CBS: No. 10
  At 2-0, it looks like Justin Fields is in as the starter now. You couldn’t possibly sit him down for Russell Wilson. The defense has given up one touchdown in two games. Impressive. - Pete PriscoYahoo Sports: No. 15
  The Ste
  
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• Steelers rookie Troy Fautanu shines in debut

  17-09-2024 02:32 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Barry Reeger-Imagn Images The first-round pick had a memorable debut in the victory It might have taken a week longer than most anticipated, but rookie OT Troy Fautanu’s NFL debut was worth the wait.In a 13-6 win over the Denver Broncos, Fautanu didn’t allow a single pressure on 29 pass snaps. We didn’t hear much chatter about him during the game, which is generally a great sign for an offensive lineman.Fautanu suffered a sprained MCL in the black and gold’s preseason ope
  
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• Falcons vs. Eagles: Monday Night Football Open Thread + Game Picks

  17-09-2024 02:15 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images Odds, picks, and more The Philadelphia Eagles will host the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football to conclude Week 2. The Eagles are 1-0, while the Falcons are looking to avoid an 0-2 start.
  Before we dive into the game chat, here’s a look at the odds for the game courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook and make some picks.
  Falcons vs. Eagles odds and predictions
  Point spread: Eagles -6.5
  Over/under: 47.5
  Moneyline odds: Eagles -320, Falcons +260Best bet: Unde
  
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• 7 overreactions from the Steelers’ 13-6 win over the Denver Broncos

  16-09-2024 21:35 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images Takeaways, overreactions, and random musings from the Steelers’ Week 2 matchup. In the words of Chris Martin, “It was all yellow.” The Steelers’ Week 2 victory over the Denver Broncos was an ugly game marred by 202 yards in total penalties and a painful second half to watch. The 13-6 final score reflects that. But a win is a win, and a 2-0 start is even better.As always, there are plenty of takeaways to be had:1. The Steelers are their
  
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• Steelers snap counts: Week 2 takeaways

  16-09-2024 21:20 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images You can learn a lot about the 2024 Steelers from the team’s snap counts.Welcome back to Steelers snap counts, the weekly column looking at and analyzing... you guessed it, the Steelers’ snap counts from Week 2 versus the Denver Broncos. You’ll find the full table with every players’ numbers, and below that, some key takeaways.Snap counts from NFL Next Gen Stats.
  The iron men
  First off, we’ll start with the players who recorded 10
  
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• Steelers RB Najee Harris on penalties: ‘We are just f—ing ourselves’

  16-09-2024 20:40 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images The Steelers’ running back was frustrated with the penalties Despite the Pittsburgh Steelers being 2-0 after a 13-6 win over the Denver Broncos, there are a lot of things that need cleaning up. Specifically, penalties are killing the Steelers’ offense. Pittsburgh had multiple penalties negate big plays and potential touchdowns, to which running back Najee Harris exhibited clear frustration.
  “It’s tough for the running backs but sh*t,
  
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• Varsity & JV: Winners and losers from the Steelers’ 13-6 win vs. Broncos

  16-09-2024 20:21 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Winners and losers from Week 2 The Pittsburgh Steelers are now 2-0 and two games ahead of the Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens in the AFC North after a 13-6 win over the Denver Broncos. Who stood out? Here are the varsity and JV performers from Week 2:
  Varsity
  S DeShon Elliott
  Elliott may go down as the best addition of this past offseason. He led the team with nine tackles, including a tackle for loss on third and short to force a Broncos punt. He w
  
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• Test your NFL knowledge on Monday with our new daily trivia game

  16-09-2024 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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• NSYNC’s Chris Kirkpatrick: This is the first season that I’ve had real expectations for the Steelers

  16-09-2024 12:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images Singer & “Name Drop” host reveals his black and gold roots Decades before he was a household name as a member of *NSYNC, or a podcast host with Name Drop, Chris Kirkpatrick was a proud part of Steelers Nation. He was born in Clarion, Pennsylvania, and like many native Yinzers, a passion for the black and gold was a prerequisite for living in the area.
  “I remember as a real little kid running around and all the police officers at the tim
  
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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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