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• Throwback Thursday: Remembering the controversial Steelers TE Eric Green

  29-10-2015 18:47 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  In the early 1990s, the Pittsburgh Steelers had one of the most dominant tight ends in the NFL. A man by the name of Eric Green. In the 1990 draft the Pittsburgh Steelers selected an athletic tight end from Liberty University with the 21st overall pick. That tight end was Eric Green. Green was a polarizing player from the moment his name was announced on draft day, as he had a 54-day contract hold out which caused him to miss all of training camp, the preseason and even the opening game of the 1
  
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• Cam Heyward’s special season should be getting more attention

  03-12-2024 22:28 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Steelers’ captain has put together one of the best seasons of his career. Many expected 2024 to be a swan song of sorts for three-time All-Pro defensive lineman Cam Heyward. After all, he missed six games in 2023 due to injury and was entering the final year of his deal at age 35. At least that’s what we though. The Steelers and Heyward came to an agreement on a two-year extension that will keep No. 97 in Pittsburgh through the 2026 season.
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• Steelers snap counts: Cam Sutton overtakes Beanie Bishop Jr.; other Week 13 takeaways

  03-12-2024 21:35 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Running back Chase Brown #30 of the Cincinnati Bengals catches a pass for a touchdown during an NFL football game as cornerback Cameron Sutton #20 of the Pittsburgh Steelers defends at Paycor Stadium on December 1, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. You can learn a lot about the 2024 Steelers from the team’s snap counts.Welcome back to Steelers snap counts following a Week 13 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.Steelers Week 13 snap count takeawaysDespite getting the start, Mike Williams played just 24
  
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• Steelers HC Mike Tomlin’s Tuesday presser was a masterclass in leadership

  03-12-2024 19:53 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images As always, nothing but class from Tomlin Tuesday Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin meets with the media every week ahead of gameday — typically on Tuesdays, pending a deviation in the schedule. You never know what version of Tomlin you’re going to get, either. It’s no secret that he’s not the most “open” of guys — what goes on behind the curtain generally stays behind the curtain. He keeps the problems in-house; it&rsquo
  
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• Mike Tomlin not worried about Joey Porter Jr’s penalties

  03-12-2024 18:37 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Steelers’ CB had six penalties against the Bengals The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals combined for the most points scored in a game this season in a 44-38 win for Pittsburgh. The Steelers’ defense had some struggles in the run game early on and had several penalties that gave big yardage to the Bengals. Specifically, Joey Porter Jr. had six penalties, four of which were accepted. Mike Tomlin was asked about this, b
  
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• Mike Tomlin ‘fully expects’ EDGE Alex Highsmith to be back vs. Browns

  03-12-2024 18:17 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images The Steelers will have Highsmith back for the first time in three games The Pittsburgh Steelers had a massive bounce-back game in terms of pressure on the quarterback against the Cincinnati Bengals. T.J. Watt and Nick Herbig each had strip sacks, the latter of which was returned for a touchdown by Payton Wilson to serve as the nail in the coffin for the Bengals. And while Herbig has been fantastic, and Preston Smith has found a role for himself, the Steelers
  
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• How to watch the Steelers on Hard Knocks: In Season with the AFC North

  03-12-2024 17:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images The HBO series debuts on Tuesday, December 3 HBO will be debuting a very special in-season edition of Hard Knocks on Tuesday — “Hard Knocks: In Season with the AFC North” — featuring the Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns.This marks the first time that HBO Hard Knocks has ever featured an entire division before (in any rendition of the program, including training camp) and the first time that th
  
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• Steelers make another notch in the legacy belt in Week 13

  03-12-2024 12:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images Mr. “Never Had A Losing Season” means more now than it used to. The Pittsburgh Steelers notched their ninth win of the 2024 NFL season in Week 13 with a 44-38 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. It was a big win — not just because of the ramifications of yet another divisional victory to further extend the gap between Pittsburgh and the trailing Baltimore Ravens — but also because of the mark it made on the legacy of the franchise.Week 13
  
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• Browns vs. Broncos: Monday Night Football Open Thread

  03-12-2024 04:29 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images Browns-Broncos
  Any rationale for your predictions
  What are your predictions for tonight’s game? Join your fellow Steelers fans in the comments for the final open thread of the week.
  
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• T.J. Watt makes history in Steelers’ win over Bengals

  02-12-2024 18:16 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images The Steelers superstar continues to rewrite the record books. Defense was largely non-existent in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 44-38 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. However, the Steelers made multiple splash plays that helped alter the outcome of the game. Donte Jackson picked off a pass that was deflected by Cam Heyward, Payton Wilson scored a touchdown off a Nick Herbig strip sack, and T.J. Watt bounced back and had two sacks, one of which was a strip sack
  
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• Varsity & JV: Winners & losers from the Steelers’ win over Bengals

  02-12-2024 17:52 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images Winners and losers from Week 13 The Pittsburgh Steelers are now 9-3 after a 44-38 shootout win over the Cincinnati Bengals. As always, we’ll dive into the players who stood out in the win - here we go.
  Varsity
  QB Russell Wilson
  Wilson cemented himself as the Comeback Player of the Year. His 414 yards were the most by a Steeler since 2018, and it marked the second most yards the future Hall of Famer has ever thrown in a game. Wilson also added three touc
  
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• 8 overreactions from the Steelers’ 44-38 win over the Cincinnati Bengals

  02-12-2024 16:15 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images Takeaways, overreactions, and random musings from the Steelers’ shootout win. The Steelers’ Week 13 clash against the Cincinnati Bengals didn’t exactly follow Pittsburgh’s usual script, with 82 total points scored. But the final result was the most fun-to-watch Steelers game this season. And as always, there are plenty of takeaways to be had.1. The Steelers are just fine
  My final score prediction was that the Steelers would win 27-24. That
  
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• Steelers QB Russell Wilson is making his case for another trip to the NFL Pro Bowl

  02-12-2024 12:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images Could he make his 10th Pro Bowl in his first season with Pittsburgh’? The Pittsburgh Steelers had no idea what they were in for at the quarterback position heading into the 2024 NFL season. The team moved on from QB Kenny Pickett in the offseason after bringing in veteran Russell Wilson. Pittsburgh subsequently traded a conditional pick for Justin Fields, and though they named Wilson the starter, things became fuzzy after he suffered a calf injury to ki
  
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• NFL Playoff Picture: Steelers’ AFC North lead grows with win over Bengals in Week 13

  02-12-2024 12:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images Week 13 was a good one for the Steelers. The Steelers got back in the win column in Week 13, securing a 44-38 win over the rival Cincinnati Bengals to advance to 9-3 on the season.Pittsburgh’s win meant that it remains in first place in the AFC North, but some even better news came later for the Steelers: The Ravens fell to the Philadelphia Eagles, dropping Baltimore to 8-5 and giving the black and gold a one-and-a-half-game lead in the division.By defeatin
  
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• WATCH: Steelers, Mike Tomlin celebrate Week 13 win over Bengals in the locker room

  02-12-2024 04:19 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images It was a vibe The Pittsburgh Steelers have had several statement wins this year, but none of them felt as important as their Week 13 road victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. The Steelers clearly knew it, too, as the post-game vibes in the locker room were absolutely immaculate.
  After the game, Steelers RB Najee Harris went live on Instagram to share the celebrations. The camera panned onto HC Mike Tomlin celebrating in the background over to offseason safety
  
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• Win a set of tickets from Steelers DT Cam Heyward for Week 14 vs. Browns!

  02-12-2024 02:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Find out how to enter... Pittsburgh Steelers DT Cameron Heyward is giving away two tickets to the team’s Week 13 home matchup against the Cleveland Browns! Kickoff for the game is set for December 8 at 1 p.m. ET from Acrisure Stadium.
  To enter to win, reply to Heyward’s Tweet (linked below) with a screenshot showing either a subscription to his Not Just Football Podcast or a screenshot with a confirmed Pro Bowl vote for Heyward.
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• 49ers vs. Bills: Sunday Night Football Open Thread

  02-12-2024 01:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images Let’s chat The Week 13 Sunday slate will close out in Buffalo as the Bills will host the San Francisco 49ers.
  The Bills are 6.5 point favorites, but I’ll bet the 49ers to cover.
  It’s going to be a snow-filled game in Buffalo, which means both teams will run the ball more and it should lead to a lower scoring affair. The Bills edge out a win, but the 49ers make them earn it.
  Final prediction: Bills 23, 49ers 18
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• Mike Tomlin says George Pickens needs to ‘grow up’ after multiple penalties

  01-12-2024 23:53 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images Pickens needs to know to be smarter. The Pittsburgh Steelers are 9-3 after a huge win over the Cincinnati Bengals that saw them put up 44 points - their most since 2018. Russell Wilson hit 10 different receivers on the day to spread 29 completions. George Pickens caught three of those passes for 70 yards and a touchdown. However, he also accounted for 30 yards in penalties for two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties. This comes after Pickens ended Week 12 in a bra
  
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• The Steelers prove they can hang with any team in the NFL in win over Bengals

  01-12-2024 23:12 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images This Steelers team is dangerous. After a close loss on a short week in a snow globe in Cleveland, the Pittsburgh Steelers bounced back in a massive way, defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 44-38 in a game that was the best for a Steelers’ offense in years.
  For starters, the Steelers’ 44 points was their most scored in a game since 2018 when they put up 51 points against the Carolina Panthers. Russell Wilson’s 414 yards are also the most for a Steel
  
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• Steelers rally to 9-3 with key divisional win over Bengals in Week 13

  01-12-2024 22:28 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images What. A. Game. The Pittsburgh Steelers rallied to 9-3 with a divisional win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 13 to maintain their lead in the AFC North, regardless of the outcome for the Baltimore Ravens in the afternoon slate.It was the Steelers’ first 41-point day since Week 10 of the 2018 season and their first game with 41+ points on the road dating back to Week 14 of the 2014 season. Pittsburgh totaled 520 yards of offense, averaging 7.9 yards per p
  
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• Steelers WR Calvin Austin III ruled out with a head injury in Week 13

  01-12-2024 21:37 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without one of their key playmakers in the second half of Week 13’s showdown against the Cincinnati Bengals, as wide receiver Calvin Austin III has been ruled out with a head injury, Burt Lauten of Steelers PR announced. Austin took a number of big hits this game, but this was the culprit that forced him to the sidelines:
  Calvin Austin getting rag-dolled out there#PITvsCIN #NFL pic.twitter.com/ZJAfXweTsq— Blego (@BlegoB
  
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• Week 13: Late Sunday NFL Open Thread

  01-12-2024 21:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  SetNumber: X74059 TK1 Decompression EditionLos Angeles @ New Orleans; 4:05 PM et: LAR -2.5
  Tampa Bay @ Carolina: TB -5.5
  Philadelphia @ Baltimore; 4:25 PM: BAL -3
  Let us know which game you’re watching.
  Let’s sit back and enjoy some late games and conversation with fellow Steelers fans.
  
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• Steelers WR Calvin Austin III being evaluated for a head injury in Week 13

  01-12-2024 21:09 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images The Pittsburgh Steelers could be without one of their key playmakers in the second half of Week 13, as wide receiver Calvin Austin III is being evaluated for a head injury and is questionable for a return, Burt Lauten of Steelers PR announced. Austin has taken a number of big hits this game, but this was the culprit that forced him to the sidelines:
  Calvin Austin getting rag-dolled out there#PITvsCIN #NFL pic.twitter.com/ZJAfXweTsq— Blego (@BlegoBro) Decemb
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cincinnati Bengals: Second-half open thread

  01-12-2024 20:40 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images Man, does it feel nice to see a shoot out... The first half of Steelers-Bengals offered a little bit of everything: a pick-six from Russell Wilson courtesy of one of the worst missed calls all year long... Najee Harris angry runs (and lots of spin moves)... Frustration and excellent from George Pickens... a T.J. Watt strip-sack fumble... That was some good football, folks!The Black and Gold sit with a 27-21 lead, and vibes are high.
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• Steelers OC Arthur Smith removes himself from consideration for UNC HC vacancy

  01-12-2024 19:31 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images The UNC Tar Hills opted for a big change ahead of the 2025 season, announcing last week that they’d fired HC Mack Brown after a disappointing 6-6 campaign. He’d been serving in his second run at the position since 2019, going 44-33 in his second stint as the Tar Heels’ head coach with a 1-4 bowl record. It became official that Brown wouldn’t coach UNC’s bowl game this year following a loss to the NC State Wolfpack, meaning that a 35
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cincinnati Bengals First Half Open Thread

  01-12-2024 18:15 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images Front Page EditionDon’t forget to tell us your preparation for today’s Steelers game.
  
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• Steelers edge Alex Highsmith officially inactive for Week 13

  01-12-2024 17:36 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images We break down the game-day inactives as the Steelers face the Bengals in Week 13. We’re just under 90 minutes out from kickoff of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 13 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, and both teams have officially announced their gameday inactives.
  Here’s a look at the Steelers inactives for Week 13’s showdown against the Bengals.
  Steelers inactives Week 13QB Kyle Allen (emergency 3rd QB)
  OLB Alex Highsmith (ankle)
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• Steelers-Bengals broadcast map, how to watch in Week 13

  01-12-2024 16:05 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK How to be sure you catch all the action of this AFC North clash The Pittsburgh Steelers look to get back on track as they remain in Ohio to take on the Cincinnati Bengals. The Steeler’s disappointing loss at the hands of Cleveland last week marked just their third this season, enough to keep them atop the AFC North. However, with the Baltimore Ravens nipping at their heels, a quick turnaround game against the unexpectedly struggling Bengals will
  
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• Our favorite Steelers-Bengals player prop bets for Week 13

  01-12-2024 16:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images We go over the lines on FanDuel Sportsbook and pick out our favorite player prop bets to consider for the Steelers Week 13 matchup against the Bengals. The Pittsburgh Steelers are headed into the jungle this week, setting out for their third consecutive divisional showdown — this time, against the Cincinnati Bengals. It’s bound to be another hard-fought battle.
  If you’re looking to get in on the action (as if there’s not enough at stake
  
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• Best Steelers-Bengals player prop bets for Week 13

  01-12-2024 16:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images We go over the lines on FanDuel Sportsbook and pick out our favorite player prop bets to consider for the Steelers Week 13 matchup against the Bengals. The Pittsburgh Steelers are headed into the jungle this week, setting out for their third consecutive divisional showdown — this time, against the Cincinnati Bengals. It’s bound to be another hard-fought battle.
  If you’re looking to get in on the action (as if there’s not enough at stake
  
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