NFL playoff picture taking shape after Week 12Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com With 12 weeks down and five to go in the NFL season, the playoff race is taking shape. The Bears’ win and the Packers’ loss changed the top of the NFC North, while the Bengals’ win and the Steelers’ loss tightened the battle for the final AFC wi… |
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Week 12: Studs & DudsNov 25, 2012
ESPN.com, ESPN.com T.Y. Hilton shined in Week 12. The Steelers' offense did not. |
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Bettis: Only thing worse than losing ...Nov 25, 2012
Jerome Bettis hasn't carried the ball for the Steelers for seven years. But losing, especially to the Browns, still strikes a chord with the former running back. Here's what Bettis tweeted a few hours after the Steelers lost to the Browns, 20-14: The on… |
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Matt Loede, steelersgab.com Photo Gallery From the Steelers 20-14 Loss to the Browns Sunday |
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Steelers lose to (gasp!) BrownsNov 25, 2012
Admin, steelerstoday.com The final score was 20-14. That’s not surprising. AFC North games are usually hard-fought contests. But what was surprising was the fact that the Cleveland Browns ended up with 20 points, while the Pittsburgh Steelers only had 14. I’ll bet n… |
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BURKE: Browns down banged-up SteelersNov 25, 2012
Talk about adding insult to injury. The banged-up Steelers suffered a disastrous 20-14 setback to the Browns. With Big Ben out, quarterback play doomed Pittsburgh, writes Chris Burke. |
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Steelers in big trouble without Big BenNov 25, 2012
CLEVELAND -- Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin didn't hide his anger after his offense produced more turnovers (eight) than points (seven) in a 20-14 loss to the Cleveland Browns. "I'm surprised it was that close given the turnover situation,&q… |
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Browns force 8 turnovers in win over SteelersNov 25, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Chris Rainey's fumble with 2:25 left -- Pittsburgh's seventh turnover -- was recovered by Cleveland's Phil Taylor and the Browns handed their hated rivals a potentially devastating loss, 20-14 over the stumbling Steelers on Sunday. |
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Weeden gets concussion against SteelersNov 25, 2012
CLEVELAND -- It seems like the Browns quarterbacks can't get out of a Steelers game healthy. Rookie first-round pick Brandon Weeden suffered a concussion in Sunday's 20-14 upset win over Pittsburgh. It was just last December when Colt McCoy got a concus… |
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Sean Newell, deadspin.com We'll be putting all our GIFs for the day here, from official Buddy Of The West Horton narrowly escaping certain death to Indianapolis cheerleaders remaining Chuckstrong. We'll update the post as the later games conclude, so stay tuned. More » |
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Holmgren officially out with BrownsNov 25, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Maybe the Big Show simply wanted to go out on a high note. After Sunday’s unexpected win over the Steelers, the Browns announced that team president Mike Holmgren has departed the organization. Holmgren will meet the media on Monday.  Look for plenty… |
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Frank Schwab, yahoo.com When a team trots out a quarterback as bad as Charlie Batch the rest of the team has to raise their level of play, or, do the exact opposite of what the Steelers did Sunday. Batch was awful, which was expected. The Steelers defense did all it could, whi… |
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Browns beat Steelers for first time since 2009Nov 25, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com The Steelers hoped that they could survive this week’s visit to the Browns without Ben Roethlisberger and Antonio Brown so that they could take on the Ravens next week for a shot oat part of the AFC North lead. If they do, it will only be because the … |
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Steelers lose another tackleNov 25, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com The Steelers came into Sunday’s game against the Browns without starting right tackle Marcus Gilbert, but replacement Mike Adams wasn’t able to make it through the game. Adams has been carted to the locker room with an ankle injury that looks seriou… |
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Rapid Reaction: Browns 20, Steelers 14Nov 25, 2012
CLEVELAND -- My thoughts on the Cleveland Browns' 20-14 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns Stadium: What it means: The Browns (3-8) delivered a hit to the Steelers' hopes of capturing the AFC North, beating Pittsburgh for just the seco… |
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com With Charlie Batch at quarterback, the Steelers were expected to rely heavily on their run game this Sunday. That was the case for much of the first, although the results leave more than a little to be desired. Jonathan Dwyer, Rashard Mendenhall and Isa… |
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Steelers lead at half on controversial TDNov 25, 2012
CLEVELAND -- The Pittsburgh Steelers gave the Browns the lead with three fumbles in the first half, but the Browns gave it right back on a questionable touchdown right before halftime. Chris Rainey, the only Steelers running back not to lose a fumble, s… |
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Steelers defense gets off to a fast startNov 25, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com With Ben Roethlisberger and Antonio Brown out this week because of injuries, the Steelers could use a strong performance from their defense to beat the Browns. So far, so good. Linebacker Lawrence Timmons returned an interception 53 yards to end the fir… |
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Brian McIntyre, yahoo.com Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown will not play on Sunday against the Cleveland Browns, despite being listed as "questionable" on Friday's injury report. Brown, who signed a five-year, $41.96 million contract extension in August,… |
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com Charlie Batch is starting at quarterback for the Steelers on Sunday, but they could have Ben Roethlisberger back on the field next week when they travel to Baltimore. Chris Mortensen of ESPN reported Sunday morning that doctors think there’s no longer… |
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Sources: Big Ben return possibility next weekNov 25, 2012
Chris Mortensen, ESPN.com Ben Roethlisberger just may be ready for the Pittsburgh Steelers' rematch with the Baltimore Ravens next Sunday. |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com The Steelers have had three coaches since 1969.  In that same period of time, the Cardinals have had 14. On average, that’s one new coach every three years.  And for a franchise that has existed since 1920, only Jim Hanifan has finished six seasons … |
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Good morning from ClevelandNov 25, 2012
CLEVELAND -- No, I didn't go for the Ravens-Chargers assignment, which would have put me in 70-degree San Diego. I am on the shore of Lake Erie, where the old quarterbacks -- 37-year-old backup Charlie Batch and 29-year-old rookie Brandon Weeden -- will… |
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On the Road with the Steelers: BaltimoreNov 25, 2012
Gretchen McKay, post-gazette.com Going to the Steelers-Ravens game on Dec. 2? Baltimore's Inner Harbor is the first stop for a city that abounds with great food and art. |
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Supervisor of officials: Confusion over rule fueled Immaculate Reception conspiracy theoriesNov 25, 2012
Gerry Dulac, post-gazette.com Art McNally was sitting in the press box at Three Rivers Stadium, serving as the National Football League's supervisor of officials. |
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Collier: Uncertainty is a sure thingNov 25, 2012
The Pittsburgh Post, post-gazette.com At their cavernous indoor practice facility on South Water Street, all traces of tangible desperation were absent this week. |
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Matchup: Steelers vs. BrownsNov 25, 2012
The Pittsburgh Post, post-gazette.com Gerry Dulac breaks down the 119th meeting of the teams |
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