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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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• Latest stat shows why Steelers should start Justin Fields in Wild Card Round vs. Ravens

  06-01-2025 22:31 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images The Steelers need to make a switch The Pittsburgh Steelers are limping into the playoffs as losers of four straight games. They’ll be heading to Baltimore for a third matchup of the season with the Ravens. And while Russell Wilson has a well of playoff experience, it may be time to shift gears and go back to Justin Fields for the postseason.
  Per Daniel Valente, Russell Wilson ranks 30th out of 31 qualified quarterbacks in EPA per dropback over the last fi
  
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• Latest stat shows why Steelers should start Justin Fields in wild card game vs. Ravens

  06-01-2025 22:31 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images The Steelers need to make a switch The Pittsburgh Steelers are limping into the playoffs as losers of four straight games. They’ll be heading to Baltimore for a third matchup of the season with the Ravens. And while Russell Wilson has a well of playoff experience, it may be time to shift gears and go back to Justin Fields for the postseason.
  Per Daniel Valente, Russell Wilson ranks 30th out of 31 qualified quarterbacks in EPA per dropback over the last fi
  
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• Bears request interview with Arthur Smith for head coach job

  06-01-2025 22:18 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images The Steelers’ OC has been requested by another team. Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith seems to be a sought after name by teams in need of a head coach. The New York Jets requested permission to interview Smith for their vacancy, and now an NFC team has done the same.
  The Chicago Bears have requested to interview Smith. On top of that, they also requested to interview Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken. Monken would be the bett
  
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• John Harbaugh says Ravens Pro Bowl WR Zay Flowers is ‘day-to-day’ with a knee injury

  06-01-2025 20:12 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh provides an update on the star receiver’s injury After a scary-looking knee injury in Week 18 against the Cleveland Browns, we now have an update on the Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl receiver Zay Flowers. Two days after the game, Head Coach John Harbaugh provided the media with further information on the availability of the Boston College product, noting that he’s “day-to-day” and the injury is not season-ending
  
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• Cam Heyward still dealing with an illness, Mason McCormick has broken hand ahead of wild card

  06-01-2025 18:34 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Pittsburgh Steelers are heading into the Wild Card Round as healthy as one could expect at this point in the season, but there are still plenty of updates from HC Mike Tomlin ahead of Saturday’s playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens.In his weekly presser, Tomlin acknowledged that DT Cameron Heyward is still dealing with an illness, which started on Friday evening, Heyward reported after the game. “I have the flu,” he said, “Just
  
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• New York Jets request to interview Steelers OC Arthur Smith for HC opening

  06-01-2025 18:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images With the conclusion of the 2024 NFL regular season, hiring cycles for vacancies in the league are now in full swing. The New York Jets, coming off a 5-12 disaster of a season, have cleared house, now in the market for a new general manager and head coach. Now, one coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers could be in consideration for the latter position, as the Jets have officially requested to interview current offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, Ian Rapoport of
  
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• Steelers opponents finalized for 2025

  06-01-2025 12:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Though the actual schedule won’t be released until May, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ opponents are set in stone for the year to come with the regular season in the rearview mirror. Of course, they’ll have a set of home and away games against their AFC North opponents (Ravens, Bengals, Browns), but also in the mix for 2025 will be the AFC East and NFC North, as well as the No. 2 seeds in the AFC South, NFC West and AFC West.Eight
  
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• Steelers-Ravens Wild Card Weekend matchup officially set

  06-01-2025 02:49 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially learned their schedule for Super Wild Card Weekend, set to play the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday, January 11 at 8 p.m. ET. Pittsburgh officially landed the No. 6 seed in the 2024-25 NFL Playoffs, set to travel to Baltimore for their second visit to M&T Bank Stadium over the last month. The game will air live on Amazon Prime.
  
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• Beanie Bishop Jr. shines in limited snaps Week 18

  06-01-2025 02:26 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images You can learn a lot about the 2024 Steelers from the team’s snap counts.Welcome back to Steelers snap counts following a Week 18 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Here’s the latest on how Pittsburgh used its personnel ahead of the playoffs.Steelers Week 18 snap count takeawaysVan Jefferson’s three-catch, 18-yard game was one of his best this season, but it’s still surprising to see him holding onto his WR2 position in Week 18. After being o
  
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• Lions vs. Vikings: Sunday Night Football Open Thread

  06-01-2025 01:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Let’s chat The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings will close out the regular season with the No. 1 seed on the line on Sunday Night Football. The Lions are 2.5 point favorites, and that’s where I’m leaning.
  This Vikings have been a great story and Sam Darnold has had a great year, but the Lions’ offense is too powerful and will get the job done.
  Final Prediction: Lions 30, Vikings 27
  What are your predictions for tonight’s game?
  
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• Steelers finish as No. 6 seed in AFC, will play Ravens in Wild Card

  06-01-2025 01:09 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images We now know where the Steelers will be heading in the Wild Card round, finishing the year with a 10-7 regular season record. The black and gold will head to Baltimore after dropping their fourth straight at the hands of the Cincinnati Bengals, who have officially missed the playoffs as the Denver Broncos secured the final playoff berth in the AFC.
  The Baltimore Ravens, meanwhile, clinched the AFC North by shellacking the Cleveland Browns 35-10. Considering the S
  
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• There’s a (very small) silver lining coming out of the Steelers’ Week 18 loss

  05-01-2025 21:23 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images Really, really small... but it’s there.The Pittsburgh Steelers looked as though they were headed for a 40+ point beatdown in Week 18’s season finale following the Cincinnati Bengals’ opening drive. After receiving the opening kickoff, Joe Burrow & Co. marched 73 yards down the field with ease and absolutely carved up Pittsburgh’s secondary. Burrow went a perfect 6-of-6 for 64 yards in the first drive alone, which was punctuated
  
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• Varsity & JV: Winners & losers from the Steelers’ loss to the Bengals

  05-01-2025 21:18 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images Winners and losers from Week 18 Well, I’ve slept on it and I still feel the exact same as I did last night (go read my thoughts if you haven’t already). Anyway, let’s get into it.
  Varsity
  DT Cam Heyward
  Heyward had three batted passes and legitimately has a case for Defensive Player of the Year. The fact that he did that while battling the flu is even more impressive.DT Keeanu Benton
  Benton had a big sack late in the game and continues to l
  
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• 4 overreactions from the Steelers’ 19-17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals

  05-01-2025 13:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images Takeaways, analysis, and overreactions from the Steelers’ Week 18 loss.The only good news in Pittsburgh following a 19-17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals is that the Steelers are in the playoffs no matter what. The rest is bad, including that we’ll have to watch this Steelers team compete with a playoff team in a week.It’s not going well for the Steelers, and that means that there are plenty of takeaways to be had once again:1. The Steelers are
  
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• NFL Playoff Picture: Steelers fail to clinch No. 5 seed in loss to Bengals

  05-01-2025 12:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images Where are the Steelers in the AFC playoff picture?The Pittsburgh Steelers’ playoff seeding fate now rests in the hands of the Los Angeles Chargers following a devastating loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 18.The Steelers drop to 10-7 on the season and, for now, the No. 6 seed in the AFC. If the current No. 5 seed, the 10-6 Chargers, win in Week 18 against the Raiders, Pittsburgh will travel to Baltimore in the first round of the playoffs to play the N
  
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• It’s time for the Pittsburgh Steelers to take their medicine

  05-01-2025 06:10 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images This can’t go on any longer. I’d love to be mad right now.
  I’d love to get on here and put together a well-thought out soliloquy about how the Steelers choked away a two-game lead in the AFC North down the stretch by losing their final four games, three of which were by 14 or more points and two of which were against divisional opponents. I truly would love nothing more.But being angry would mean I had expectations. And after seeing the Steeler
  
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• Steelers fall to Bengals at home in disastrous season finale

  05-01-2025 05:31 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images The Pittsburgh Steelers officially close out their 2024-25 season with a 10-7 record, falling to the Cincinnati Bengals 19-17 after a promising fourth quarter to keep Cincy’s playoff hopes alive.
  The game was rough from the jump, as the Bengals received the opening kickoff, driving 73 yards down the field and punctuating it all with a 12-yard score from Burrow to star wideout Ja’Marr Chase. The Steelers answered with a punt, officially cementing thei
  
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• Cincinnati Bengals @ Pittsburgh Steelers: Second-half open thread

  05-01-2025 03:35 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images It’s the second-half open thread!! Hope you all are still sticking around here. The black and gold have done us proud, maintaining their streak of 10 consecutive games with a turnover! ... No, but really. Honestly, this game could be much worse considering how this game has played out, it could certainly be worse, as it feels like the score of this game should be closer to 40-0.
  But hey, it’s not over til it’s over.
  How are you feeling, BTSC? J
  
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• Steelers playoff scenarios: Ravens clinch AFC North; what’s next?

  05-01-2025 01:43 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Brutal news for a team that once controlled its own destiny. The Pittsburgh Steelers are officially out of contention the 2024 AFC North title as of Week 18, as the Baltimore Ravens managed a 35-10 win over the Cleveland Browns to kick off Saturday’s doubleheader.The Steelers have now missed out on their fifth consecutive division win, having last won the title back in 2020 with a 12-4 overall record. Unfortunately, it didn’t amount to anything, lo
  
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• Cincinnati Bengals @ Pittsburgh Steelers First Half Open Thread

  05-01-2025 01:28 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Front Page EditionDon’t forget to tell us your preparation for today’s Steelers game.
  
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• Steelers will be without starting CB Donte Jackson in Week 18 vs. Bengals

  05-01-2025 00:45 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images We break down the game-day inactives as the Steelers face the Bengals in Week 18. 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 18’s rematch against the Bengals.
  Steelers inactives Week 18QB Kyle Allen (emergency 3rd QB)
  CB Donte Jackson (back)
  WR Scott
  
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• Steelers Reacts results: Fan confidence continues to plummet ahead of regular season finale

  04-01-2025 20:24 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images We asked. You answered.Later today, the Steelers will take on the playoff-hopeful Cincinnati Bengals in what should be an intense AFC North rivalry in the final week of the regular season.Earlier this week, we polled Steelers fans about their confidence in the team ahead of Week 18.Only 21% of Steelers fans are confident in the team ahead of Week 18
  For those keeping track at home, that’s a drop from last week’s 29%. Fan confidence was in the 90&rsqu
  
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• Justin Fields says he wants to stay in Pittsburgh in 2025

  04-01-2025 16:23 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images The Steelers QB wants to stay in Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Steelers have gotten very good production out of their new quarterback room. While Russell Wilson has gone 6-4 as a starter, the season began with Justin Fields as the starter for the first six games, where he led the Steelers to a 4-2 record while putting up 10 total scores.Both Wilson and Fields are in Pittsburgh on one-year deals, but Fields has made it very clear that he wants to be a Steeler in 2
  
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• Saturday Tailgate Open Thread: Steelers Pre-game and Ravens Browns Open Thread

  04-01-2025 16:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 7 1990: Eric Green #86 of the Pittsburgh Steelers catches a pass a football in the game against the San Diego Chargers on October 7, 1990 at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers won 36-14. | Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Come and join this merry band of Steelers’ faithful for some lively debate about our Steelers, good food, music, and the merits of the odd cold beverage. Live from Delaware, it’s the AFC North open thread, Pr
  
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• Saturday Tailgate Open Thread: AFC North Pre-game!

  04-01-2025 16:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 7 1990: Eric Green #86 of the Pittsburgh Steelers catches a pass a football in the game against the San Diego Chargers on October 7, 1990 at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers won 36-14. | Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Come and join this merry band of Steelers’ faithful for some lively debate about our Steelers, good food, music, and the merits of the odd cold beverage. Live from Delaware, it’s the AFC North open thread, Pr
  
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• Steelers vs. Bengals: Broadcast map, how to watch, TV channel, start time and more for Week 18

  04-01-2025 06:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images How to ensure you catch Steelers regular-season finale After the all-out barn burner between these two in Week 13, the Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers now meet again for the regular season finale. In one of the highest-scoring games amongst the entire NFL this season, the Steelers scraped away with a narrow 44-38 win in their first meeting.There is no question that Joe Burrow and this Bengals offense have meant business from the jump. However, you
  
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• Best Steelers-Bengals player prop bets for Week 18

  04-01-2025 02:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images We go over the lines on FanDuel Sportsbook and pick out our favorite player prop bets to consider for the Steelers Week 18 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing to host an exciting rematch against the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday evening, with plenty of playoff implications on both sidelines.In case there’s not enough on the line for you, here are a few of our favorite Bengals-Steelers player props to consider for W
  
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• Friday Night Happy Hour: Pro Bowl ballot edition

  04-01-2025 00:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images Are you ready for Steelers-Bengals on a Saturday?Welcome back to BTSC’s Friday night open thread:It’s the first Friday Night Happy Hour of the new year, so let’s look ahead. Make a Steelers prediction for the 2025 calendar year.
  Pro Bowl rosters are out and four Steelers made the cut: T.J. Watt, Chris Boswell, Minkah Fitzpatrick, and Cam Heyward. If you could choose a fifth Steeler to make the Pro Bowl, who would you pick?Speaking of the Pro
  
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• Steelers vs. Bengals: Week 18 game picks

  03-01-2025 22:36 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images BTSC Staff picks The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking end their three-game skid in their home finale when they host the Cincinnati Bengals. Will they get to 11 wins? Here is what our staff sees.After one of the highest scoring games in the entire NFL the last time out, sparks will fly between these two. The Cincinnati Bengals come to Pittsburgh with everything to lose this time around. The Steelers on the other hand have slim yet possible hopes of winning the AFC
  
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