The Pittsburgh Steelers have made it through their recent struggles and are now fully back on track. They defeated the Cleveland Browns 27-14 and are firing on all cylinders as they now solidify their position at the top of the AFC North.
It started after their Week 9 bye. The Steelers defeated the Washington Commanders 28-27, surviving by the skin of their teeth. They had another close win in Week 11, an 18-16 win over the Baltimore Ravens. In Week 12, the Steelers lost to the Browns, a shocking 24-19 defeat that continued to highlight the increasing issues for the defense. They next survived a shootout against the Bengals, but Cincinnati made that one very interesting with some late scoring.
But on Sunday against the Browns, the Steelers wiped away any memory of that awful loss two weeks earlier. Russell Wilson, who has been steady (and occasionally brilliant) this season, threw two TDs and zero interceptions. The offense had multiple opportunities to flex, but the defense really showed up. They held the Browns to two touchdowns (one at the beginning, and one at the end when the game was already out of reach), sacked Browns QB Jameis Winston three times, and intercepted him twice.
This win gives Pittsburgh a 10-3 record (they're the first team in the AFC North to win 10 games in 2024), and drops the Browns to a mirror image 3-10.
Bryce Young throws his first pick in four games, and it was caught by CJ Gardner-Johnson, who had missed a large chunk of the game while being evaluated (and cleared) for a concussion.
The Raiders intercepted Baker Mayfield for a much-needed takeaway. But on the very next play, a fumbled snap gave the ball right back to the Bucs. D'oh!
If the Eagles don't lock down Zach Baun, they simply don't want to win
Anytime the Eagles have needed him, linebacker Zack Baun has been right there to make a play. He's been a revelation for the Eagles, who should absolutely give him a contract right now.
No disrespect to the Buccaneers, but the Raiders may already be in vacation mode with four more games left (not including the one they're currently playing
This was a hard hit from CJGJ of the Eagles on Panthers receiver Xavier Legette. Carolina wanted it flagged, but it was clean. Legette is in the medical tent.
#Panthers WR Xavier Legette is in the medical tent after being absolutely lit up by #Eagles S C.J. Gardner-Johnson in a hit Carolina’s sideline wanted penalized. But no contact to the head. A big, clean hit.
That one fan in an "I ❤️ Kirk" shirt is probably feeling very alone right now. As Cousins ran through the tunnel at his old home stadium, he was showered with boos. Yikes.
U.S. Bank Stadium shows Kirk Cousins walking through tunnel, loud boos. woooooo buddy
Kirk Cousins is making his first trip back to Minnesota since signing with the Falcons over the offseason. Though his goodbye stung, at least one Vikings fan is happy to welcome him back.
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is not simply concerned that the Steelers are losing. He’s concerned with how and why and, quite frankly, when the losses are mounting.
The Ravens still need some help. If the Steelers and Ravens win out, Pittsburgh would win the AFC North based on the third tiebreaker, which would be a better record against common opponents.
Patrick Mahomes threw three TDs, and Kansas City also had five sacks and forced two turnovers while clinching home-field advantage in their quest to win a third straight Super Bowl.
They had no easy buttons with Pickens out and really no downfield presence. If the Steelers aren’t running the ball well, which is most weeks, and they don’t have Pickens, they don’t really have much going on.
Toney was a first-round draft pick by the Giants despite established on- and off-field concerns. He's now been dismissed by three teams in four NFL seasons.
In this episode of Football 301, Nate Tice and Charles McDonald dive into their Week 14 preview, highlighting one thing to watch in every game. With playoff hopes on the line for many teams, the guys break down what to expect from a slate of games featuring struggling offenses and elite defenses.
Following the Sugar Bowl, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde wrap up their thoughts on the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal round. They discuss the significant win for Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl over Georgia, and what it means for the historic football program.
Goodbye 2024, hello 2025. With the new year only three days into existence, Kevin O'Connor is joined by Yahoo Sports contributor Tom Haberstroh to conjure up ten wild predictions for the remaining 363 days.
How Brian Flores evolves his game plan after the Lions and Jared Goff found answers the first time around will be key. Every blitz and passing down could wildly swing this game.
Irish special teams coach Marty Biagi has been through the ringer the past couple weeks. But his perseverance is emblematic of this Irish team — they don't quit, and they play full-tilt all 60 minutes.
Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman react to the thrilling, double-overtime victory for Texas vs. Arizona State and Ohio State’s total thrashing of Oregon.
Castoffs from the teams that drafted them, Goff and Darnold now lead their teams into one of the most consequential regular season games in NFL history.
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