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Tim Benz, Mark Madden debate Steelers’ playoff potential with ‘Duck’ Hodges leading wayVideo
How are the Pittsburgh Steelers doing this? At 8-5 and with undrafted rookie Devlin “Duck” Hodges quarterbacking three wins, the Steelers remain locked into a playoff spot in the thick of the race in the AFC. But Mark Madden is not convinced that Hodges has anything to do with the...
Joe Haden brings splash, takeaways to Steelers defense in win against CardinalsVideo
The game summary will show Joe Haden had two interceptions in the second half Sunday, the latter sealing the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 23-17 victory against the Arizona Cardinals. What it doesn’t show is the planning and preparation that went into the 30-year-old cornerback making those game-changing plays. Specifically, the film study...
5 things we learned in Steelers’ win over CardinalsVideo
Five things we learned from Steelers 23, Cardinals 17: 1. Picky defense With three more takeaways — all coming on second-half interceptions — the Steelers increased their season total to 33, tops in the NFL. It’s the most for the Steelers over the first 13 games since 1996 when they...
Tim Benz: Hideous fake punt among grievances in Steelers win over CardinalsVideo
For a guy who was getting “Coach of the Year” hype all week, Mike Tomlin sure made a lot of people mad in Pittsburgh on Sunday. A few of his and offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner’s coaching decisions made it into this week’s “Airing of Grievances.” And we don’t stop there!...
Tim Benz, Mark Madden: Steelers keep winning, Penguins take a pair, Pitt’s lousy bowl
In this week’s “Madden Monday,” Mark Madden of 105.9 the X joins me to talk Steelers, Penguins and college football. We start off by discussing the 23-17 Steelers win over the Arizona Cardinals. Devlin Hodges continues to defy logic with each passing victory. Can he keep it up against a...
Tim Benz: Duck, Diontae, defense lead Steelers’ feats of strength in win over CardinalsVideo
It all makes perfect sense, doesn’t it? An undrafted rookie quarterback from Samford beating back-to-back No. 1 overall picks. Well, that’s what it has come down to for Devlin “Duck” Hodges. The Steelers fourth-string quarterback has managed to beat both Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray in back-to-back weeks. And he...
Kevin Gorman: Making moves, Steelers’ Diontae Johnson brings big returnsVideo
GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Pittsburgh Steelers special-teamers were talking in film sessions about how Arizona Cardinals punter Andy Lee likes to outkick his coverage. That’s something these Steelers certainly can relate to this season, winning for the seventh time in eight games. They are making a playoff push despite relying...
Jordan Berry’s fake punt was disastrous for Steelers but could have been catastrophicVideo
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Jordan Berry believed the fake punt was still on, from the second he caught the snap up until the moment he realized that the Pittsburgh Steelers had called it off and shot out to cover. The miscommunication was a major mistake in the fourth quarter, even though...
Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: Diontae Johnson’s breathtaking game leads Steelers past Cardinals
In a season of hold-your-breath finishes, the Pittsburgh Steelers got a breathtaking performance from rookie Diontae Johnson and another heart-stopping ending Sunday. Johnson had a breakout game, returning a punt 85 yards for one touchdown and catching another touchdown to compile 163 total yards on nine touches. And Devlin Hodges...
Devlin Hodges, Steelers surge past CardinalsVideo
GLENDALE, Ariz. — As the Pittsburgh Steelers discovered Sunday, a duck can survive — if not thrive — when playing in the desert. Then again, maybe Devlin “Duck” Hodges felt right at home when it rained for much of the weekend in the Valley of the Sun. Backed by thousands...
Steelers list of inactives against Cardinals includes CB Artie Burns
GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Pittsburgh Steelers had no surprises Sunday afternoon when they released their list of inactives for their game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Running back James Conner (shoulder) and wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) already were ruled out Friday. Joining them as inactives were...
Duck Dynasty’s Uncle Si cheers on Steelers QB Devlin HodgesVideo
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Devlin “Duck” Hodges appears to have a new fan in Uncle Si from “Duck Dynasty.” “I used to be a Saints fan, but I heard the good news,” Uncle Si says in a video posted to the official Duck Commander Twitter account on Sunday. “The Steelers have...
Book chronicles life of WPIAL, Pitt, Steelers star James Conner
There haven’t been too many athletes who have starred in the WPIAL, for Pitt and for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Then again, there haven’t been too many standouts at any of those levels who are arguably just as renowned for battling cancer. James Conner’s story is chronicled in a book released...
Steelers’ Bud Dupree takes winding path to breakout NFL season
The driving route from the south on the way to Irwinton, Ga., meanders on two-lane roads alongside the Ocmulgee Wildlife Management Area and through towns such as Hawkinsville and Goose Neck. “You better have enough gas in your car on the way there,” said two-decade college assistant coach D.J. Eliot,...
Four Downs: Steelers’ James Washington emerging as legitimate starting wide receiverVideo
1. King James In an unlikely Pittsburgh Steelers season of improbable storylines and unsung heroes, perhaps lost in the proverbial shuffle over recent weeks has been the emergence of James Washington. It was only about a month ago that Washington’s career had the appearance of one careening perilously close to...
Versatility becomes calling card for Steelers LB Vince WilliamsVideo
When Vince Williams first came into the NFL, it was with a reputation as a run-stopping inside linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers. His repertoire evolved as Williams became a starter. In 2017, he showed pass-rushing prowess and ranked second on the Steelers with eight sacks. Last season, Williams was asked...
Kevin Gorman: Vince Williams stars in an important leadership role for the SteelersVideo
As a seventh-year NFL veteran, Vince Williams has embraced becoming a valuable leader for the Pittsburgh Steelers, even if it’s required him to take on a reduced role. Whether Williams is on the field as a starter or in sub-packages doesn’t matter. Whether he’s their third-leading tackler, as he was...
Steelers respect Pitt alum Larry Fitzgerald, who’s had ‘gold jacket-like career’ for CardinalsVideo
At age 36 and in his 16th season, Arizona Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald still is producing like a No. 1 option. “Man, I just always got a high level of respect,” Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said of the Cardinals captain. “And I’m never surprised when I turn the tape...
Steelers’ Diontae Johnson fights through injury, ‘rookie wall’Video
Diontae Johnson was seemingly making plays immediately after his promotion to “starter” status just three games into his rookie NFL season. By November, especially with JuJu Smith-Schuster seeing his production down and now out because of injury, Johnson had the look of the Steelers’ No. 1 receiver. In recent weeks,...
Steelers’ JuJu Smith-Schuster, James Conner out vs. Cardinals; Mark Barron will play
What was known all week became official Friday when the Pittsburgh Steelers ruled JuJu Smith-Schuster and James Conner out of Sunday’s game at the Arizona Cardinals. Running back Conner if out for the fifth time over the past six weeks because of a shoulder injury suffered late during an Oct....
Watch how fast Steelers’ all-time passing yards leaders climbed team’s ranksVideo
How quickly have Terry Bradshaw and Ben Roethlisberger climbed the Steelers’ ranks for career passing yards? Where does Kordell Stewart rank? Here’s an animation of the franchise’s all-time passing yards leaders from 1933 until now....
U mad, bro? Readers sound off on Steelers QBs, NFL refs; Browns fans can’t let it go
I know why you are mad. You are mad because I skipped “U mad, bro?” on Thursday when I took a personal day. That’s fair. You should be. You need it. You love it. You missed it. Let me fix this and make you whole again. Here’s a special Friday...
Could Steelers take advantage of Cardinals weakness in defending tight ends?Video
Production has been mostly lacking from tight ends in the Pittsburgh Steelers offense. If Vance McDonald and Nick Vannett don’t produce Sunday, they might never do so. The Steelers’ next opponent — the Arizona Cardinals — are the NFL’s worst team in defending tight ends. Through 12 games, opposing tights...
Tim Benz: Steelers contained Baker Mayfield, but Cardinals’ Kyler Murray presents new challenge
Here’s something you’ve probably heard a thousand times this week as the Steelers get ready to visit the Arizona Cardinals. “Don’t sleep on the Cardinals. They can score some points.” OK. But do they really? The 3-8-1 Cardinals average 21.2 points per game. That’s good for just 20th in football....
Kevin Gorman: Steelers ready to throw curveball to Cardinals’ Kyler MurrayVideo
Forgive Keith Butler if he appears unfazed that the Pittsburgh Steelers face the 2019 No. 1 overall draft pick this Sunday in Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray. The Steelers defensive coordinator is more concerned about the dual dimension that Murray presents — as dangerous running the football as he is...
