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Le'Veon Bell Arrived Late For Divisional Round Walkthrough
According to several reports, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell missed almost the entire walkthrough the day before his team lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Bell didn't arrive at the walkthrough until about five minutes before it was scheduled to end. The report went on to state that […]
Matt T 7 years agoYahoo Daily Fantasy Football Lineup Picks (Conference Championship Round): NFL DFS Advice
Hey there RotoBallers! In this article, I will be taking a look at some of my favorite Yahoo DFS lineups picks for the NFL Playoffs Conference Championship Round slate. These DFS picks are based on a multitude of factors including matchup, talent, recent performance, Vegas odds, and pricing on Yahoo. The Divisional Round brings us a small slate with […]
Matt T 7 years agoSteelers Likely To Tab Randy Fichtner As New Offensive Coordinator
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the Pittsburgh Steelers are expecting to name Randy Fichtner as their new offensive coordinator, pending final approval of his contract. Fichtner has been a part of head coach Mike Tomlin's staff since the latter was hired to lead the Steelers back in 2007, serving as the team's quarterbacks coach for […]
Matt T 7 years agoSome Steelers Limited Partners Want Mike Tomlin Out
According to a report from ProFootballTalk, there are some Pittsburgh Steelers limited partners who want a coaching change. Long-time head coach Mike Tomlin has caught the ire of plenty of Steelers fans after his team failed to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Divisional Round of the playoffs, as many had sky-high expectations for the […]
Matt T 7 years agoBrowns Interviewing Ben McAdoo For Offensive Coordinator Position
The Cleveland Browns are interviewing former New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo for their vacant offensive coordinator position on Tuesday. McAdoo's tenure with the Giants didn't end well, as he went 2-10 this past season and caught fire for benching long-time starting quarterback Eli Manning. Despite the rough season, McAdoo has had plenty of […]
Matt T 7 years agoBen Roethlisberger Backs Todd Haley On Radio Show
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was asked on his radio show on Tuesday whether he wanted offensive coordinator Todd Haley back in 2018. Roethlisberger responded by saying, "The least amount of change the better. We don't want to have big changes because we're right there, we're on the cusp...We feel we have some great things […]
Matt T 7 years ago"Circumstances" May Prevent Le'Veon Bell From Returning To Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell told reporters on Sunday that he wanted to stay in Pittsburgh but that circumstances may prevent that from happening. When asked about whether he wants to stay in Pittsburgh, Bell responded, "Of course. I never want to leave this city, but obviously, circumstances and things like that. But I […]
Matt T 7 years agoBrowns Eyeing Mike Mularkey For Offensive Coordinator Position
The Cleveland Browns are rumored to be interested in adding former Titans head coach Mike Mularkey to their staff as their new offensive coordinator. Mularkey was fired by the Tennessee Titans two days after losing to the New England Patriots in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. The Browns have been without an offensive coordinator […]
Matt T 7 years agoMartavis Bryant Wants To Be Back In Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Martavis Bryant caused a stir during the regular season when he went to social media to complain about his role on the team and later requested a trade from the team. The young receiver has changed his tune after his team's Divisional Round loss to the Jaguars on Sunday, telling reporters […]
Matt T 7 years agoEli Rogers Injures Leg Sunday
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Eli Rogers suffered a leg injury during his team's 45-42 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Rogers was off to a nice start for the Steelers, catching five passes for 42 yards before departing in the fourth quarter. He was spotted on crutches after the […]
Matt T 7 years agoJuJu Smith-Schuster Catches Short Touchdown In Playoff Loss
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster turned in a slow performance in his team's 45-42 playoff loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The rookie wideout caught three of five targets for just five yards, although he did manage a four-yard touchdown on his team's final possession of the game. Smith-Schuster far outperformed anyone's expectations in his rookie […]
Matt T 7 years agoMartavis Bryant Catches 36-Yard Touchdown In Loss
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Martavis Bryant caught only two passes in his playoff game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, but he certainly made them count. The young wideout caught two of four targets for 78 yards and a touchdown as his team lost 45-42 in a shootout with the Jaguars. Bryant's score came on […]
Matt T 7 years agoVance McDonald Leads Steelers With 10 Catches
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald turned in his best game of the season in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. McDonald torched the Jacksonville Jaguars, catching 10 passes for 112 yards in his team's 45-42 loss. McDonald ends his first season in Pittsburgh on a positive note after struggling through much of the season […]
Matt T 7 years agoAntonio Brown Catches Two Touchdowns In Loss
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown played through a calf injury to torch an elite Jacksonville Jaguars secondary for seven catches, 132 yards, and two touchdowns on Sunday. It wasn't enough, however, as the Steelers fell to Jacksonville in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Brown was listed as questionable heading into the game, as […]
Matt T 7 years agoLe'Veon Bell Scores Twice In Playoff Loss
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell turned in a huge performance in his team's 45-42 playoff loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Divisional Round. Bell carried the ball 16 times for 62 yards while adding nine receptions for 88 yards. The star running back also scored two touchdowns, one rushing and one receiving. Bell's […]
Matt T 7 years agoBen Roethlisberger Throws For 469 Yards In Losing Effort; Will Return In '18
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger turned in an excellent performance in a losing effort against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Roethlisberger completed 37 of 58 passes for 469 yards, four touchdowns and one interception as his team lost to the Jaguars 45-42 in a thrilling shootout. Roethlisberger overcame some shaky […]
Matt T 7 years agoSteelers Likely To Place Franchise Tag On Le'Veon Bell
According to a report from NFL.com's Ian Rapoport, the Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to place the franchise tag on running back Le'Veon Bell this offseason. Bell wouldn't be happy if that were to happen, as he told ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler last week that he would retire if the Steelers franchised him in the offseason. Bell, […]
Matt T 7 years agoAntonio Brown Participated In Saturday Walkthrough
In a bit of good news, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (illness, calf) was present and participated in a team walkthrough on Saturday morning. Brown has been sidelined for the past three weeks with a calf injury and came down with an illness which held him out of Friday's practice session. According to Brown's […]
Matt T 7 years agoAntonio Brown To Be A Game-Time Decision Sunday
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (calf, illness) is expected to be a game-time decision this Sunday. According to a source, Brown's calf is still an issue despite the All-Pro receiver having three weeks off to rest. He was a full participant in practices on Monday and Tuesday before missing practice on Friday with an […]
Matt T 7 years agoAntonio Brown Misses Friday Practice With Illness
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown missed Friday's practice with an illness. The veteran wide receiver told reporters that he still feels good about his chances of playing this Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Brown missed the final two weeks of the regular season with a calf injury […]
Matt T 7 years agoBrowns Hire One Assistant Coach, Fire Another
The Cleveland Browns were busy on Friday. They announced former Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Ken Zampese as their new quarterbacks coach. The Bengals fired Zampese after Week 2 of the past season. Zampese will almost certainly be getting a highly regarded quarterback prospect to groom, as Cleveland is expected to take one with either the […]
Matt T 7 years agoYahoo Daily Fantasy Football Lineup Picks (Divisional Round): NFL DFS Advice
Hey there RotoBallers! In this article, I will be taking a look at some of my favorite Yahoo DFS lineups picks for the NFL Playoffs Divisional Round slate. These DFS picks are based on a multitude of factors including matchup, talent, recent performance, Vegas odds, and pricing on Yahoo. The Divisional Round brings us a small slate with just […]
Matt T 7 years agoAntonio Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster Draw Tough Playoff Matchup
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers Antonio Brown and JuJu Smith-Schuster draw an extremely daunting Divisional Round matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars this Sunday. Jacksonville's secondary, led by star cornerbacks Jalen Ramsey and A.J. Bouye, finished the season ranked first overall in pass defense DVOA, according to Football Outsiders. The tough matchup downgrades the outlook for all […]
Matt T 7 years agoLe'Veon Bell A Solid RB For Divisional Round
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell should be well-rested for his Divisional Round playoff game against the Jacksonville Jaguars this Sunday. Bell led all running backs this season with 406 touches during the regular season, despite not taking the field in Week 17. Despite the large workload, Bell has had two weeks to rest leading […]
Matt T 7 years agoBen Roethlisberger Draws Tough Playoff Matchup
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger pulls a tough playoff matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars this Sunday. The Steelers, coming off a first-round bye, will welcome the Jaguars to town in a rematch from Week 5, which saw Pittsburgh lose 30-9. Roethlisberger turned in his worst performance of the season back then, completing 33 of 55 […]
Matt T 7 years agoArtie Burns Dealing With Hyperextended Knee
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Artie Burns (knee) gave his team a scare during Wednesday's practice when he left early with a non-contact right knee injury. He later got some good news as he told the media he expected to be limited in practice on Thursday and that he would play against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. […]
Matt T 7 years agoRyan Shazier Observes Steelers Practice Wednesday
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier (back) was able to attend his team's practice for the first time since suffering a scary back injury on December 4 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Shazier had surgery to stabilize his spine and has been recuperating since. His ability to even be at practice as an onlooker is a step […]
Matt T 7 years agoAntonio Brown Practices Fully Wednesday
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (calf) got in a full practice on Wednesday as his team gears up for a Divisional Round playoff game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Brown has been sidelined since he injured his calf during Week 15's game against the New England Patriots. The star wideout is trending in the right […]
Matt T 7 years agoBrowns Interviewing Ken Zampese For Offensive Coordinator Position
According to a report from NFL.com's Ian Rapoport, the Cleveland Browns are interviewing Ken Zampese for their offensive coordinator role. Zampese was fired as the Cincinnati Bengals' offensive coordinator after Week 2 of the 2017 season. This is notable because Cleveland head coach Hue Jackson operated without an offensive coordinator in his first two seasons […]
Matt T 7 years agoQuarterback Targets for DFS and Playoff Leagues: Divisional Round
If your regular season fantasy teams didn't perform as planned, no need to worry, you don't have to wait until next year for redemption. There are plenty of playoff leagues and daily fantasy leagues available which allow you to keep your competitive spirit sharp while at the same time possibly winning some money and/or bragging […]
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