Category: ‘Game Reviews’
Pittsburgh Steelers Defeat the Cleveland Browns to End 2012 on a High Note
December 31st, 2012 at 10:59 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers finished off this disappointing season by defeating the Cleveland Browns 24-10 in the season finale. Now with no playoffs in the future, the 8-8 franchise can sit back and dissect what might have been in this season of injury and missed opportunities.***PHOTO1***For the first time all season,...
Cincinnati Bengals Clinch a Playoff Spot After Defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 13-10
December 24th, 2012 at 12:44 AM
The Pittsburgh Steelers saw their playoff chances disappear after dropping this critical AFC North match-up to the Cincinnati Bengals. The young Bengals team took advantage of two Ben Roethlisberger interceptions and pulled out a 13-10 victory.***PHOTO1***This emotional and physical match-up saw a defense step up and tally the first score...
Dallas Cowboys Defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-24 in Overtime
December 17th, 2012 at 10:53 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys had an evenly matched battle, which eventually ended in overtime. In the end, the difference in the game was turnovers, including an interception in overtime that allowed the Cowboys to pull out a 27-24 victory.***PHOTO1***The Cowboys drew first blood in this contest on their...
Phillip Rivers Leads San Diego to a 34-24 Road Victory Over the Pittsburgh Steelers
December 10th, 2012 at 9:29 PM
The San Diego Chargers came into Pittsburgh and did what no other San Diego team had accomplished in the regular season; won. The Chargers kept the Pittsburgh Steelers off-balance, and eventually pulled away with a 34-24 victory.***PHOTO1***The Chargers get on the board first, as Phillip Rivers led them on a...
Pittsburgh Steelers Come from Behind to Defeat the Baltimore Ravens in AFC North Action
December 2nd, 2012 at 7:58 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens played a physical AFC North match-up that came down to the final seconds. After overcoming an early 10-point deficit, the Steelers pulled out an important 23-20 victory over the Ravens, keeping their playoff hopes alive.***PHOTO1***The Steelers defense forced a punt on the Ravens first...
Cleveland Browns Force Eight Turnovers, Defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-14
November 25th, 2012 at 6:46 PM
In what was one of the worst offensive displays under head coach Mike Tomlin, the Pittsburgh Steelers offense turns the ball over eight times, and falls to the Cleveland Browns 20-14 in AFC North action. In all, the team had five lost fumbles and three interceptions.***PHOTO1***Things started off well enough,...
Pittsburgh Steelers Lose Ben Roethlisberger, but Defeat the Kansas City Chiefs in Overtime
November 13th, 2012 at 12:06 AM
The Pittsburgh Steelers were tested by the Kansas City Chiefs, before eventually pulling out a hard fought 16-13 overtime victory.***PHOTO1***The Steelers started the second half with a thud, not only going three-and-out, but also losing quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to an unspecified right shoulder injury in the process. The Pro Bowl...
Pittsburgh Steelers Come from Behind to Defeat the New York Giants 24-20
November 4th, 2012 at 7:45 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers were able to overcome a 10-point fourth quarter deficit to defeat the New York Giants 24-20 in Sunday NFL action.***PHOTO1***After a feeling out process in the first quarter that saw the Steelers and Giants exchange punts, the Steelers were finally able to break through. After an Ike...
On a Sloppy Day, the Pittsburgh Steelers Stop RGIII and the Washington Redskins
October 28th, 2012 at 4:20 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers thrived in the sloppy weather and again appeared to take a step closer to some consistency in 2012 by continuing their winning ways by defeating the Washington Redskins 27-12 on Sunday afternoon. While this was not a perfect game by any means, the Steelers again look like...
Pittsburgh Steelers Secure an Important AFC North Victory by Defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 24-17
October 22nd, 2012 at 12:02 AM
The Pittsburgh Steelers went into Sunday night without a road victory since 2011. That all changed against Cincinnati Bengals as the returned to Steelers football on their way to a 24-17 victory in a must-win AFC North game.***PHOTO1***To secure the victory, the Steelers (3-3) returned to their smashmouth ways. Running...
Tennessee Titans Continue the Road Woes for the Pittsburgh Steelers
October 12th, 2012 at 12:28 AM
The Tennessee Titans (2-4) came back in the fourth quarter and took a hard-fought contest over the Pittsburgh Steelers (2-3) 26-23. The loss kept the Steelers winless on the road in 2012.***PHOTO1***For Steelers fans, they thought they would have a repeat of last week as the team moved the ball...
Former First Round Selections Led the Pittsburgh Steelers Charge Against the Philadelphia Eagles
October 8th, 2012 at 6:30 PM
Somewhat lost in the injury news coming out of the Pittsburgh Steelers (2-2) 16-14 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday was the impact made by two former first round selections, running back Rashard Mendenhall and linebacker Lawrence Timmons. For some, both Mendenhall and Timmons have been viewed as underachievers...
Pittsburgh Steelers Defeat the Philadelphia Eagles to Even Record at 2-2
October 7th, 2012 at 4:29 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles took all 60 minutes to figure out who would win. In this tight battle, the game was not decided until the final seconds where Steelers kicker Shaun Suisham connected on his third field goal of the game from 34-yards out to give the Steelers...
Oakland Raiders Receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey Released from Hospital After Ryan Mundy Hit
September 25th, 2012 at 8:49 PM
Football fans across the world, especially those of the Oakland Raiders received some great news on Monday when it was reported that injured Raiders wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey was released from the hospital.***PHOTO1***The former first round speedster spent Sunday night in the Eden Medical Center after the jarring hit from...
2012 Pittsburgh Steelers Defense Conjuring Memories of the Defensive Collapse of 2009
September 24th, 2012 at 8:56 PM
As the fallout from Sunday’s horrible loss continues to build, the memory of one play should continue to standout as a potentially unwanted harbinger for Pittsburgh Steelers fans. No, it is not the 64-yard Darren McFadden touchdown run, or the borderline hit that Ryan Mundy delivered to Darius Heyward-Bey, Not...
Oakland Raiders Notch First Victory by Defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 34-31
September 23rd, 2012 at 8:28 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Oakland Raiders put on an offensive display on Sunday. As the Raiders notched their first victory of the season with a 34-31 victory over the Steelers***PHOTO1***This game was all about the passing offense for the Steelers, as the running game was nowhere to be found. Quarterback...
Pittsburgh Steelers Defeat the New York Jets 27-10 in Their Home Opener
September 16th, 2012 at 8:44 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers bounced back after their season opening loss to defeat the New York Jets 27-10 in week two action.***PHOTO1***In a game that was mired by poor officiating from the replacement officials, and some uneven moments, the Steelers offense wore down the Jets. They were clearly missing their All-Pro...
Peyton Manning Leads the Denver Broncos to a 31-19 Victory Over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Season Opener
September 9th, 2012 at 11:54 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers opened their 2012 campaign by falling to the Denver Broncos 31-19 in their season opener.***PHOTO1***The Steelers opened the second half with a time-consuming (8:51) 64-yard drive that ended in a Shaun Suisham field goal, which put the Steelers up 13-7 in the third quarter. In the primarily...
Pittsburgh Steelers Defeat the Carolina Panthers 17-16 in the Preseason Finale
August 30th, 2012 at 10:29 PM
In a game highlighted by players sitting on the bubble, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Carolina Panthers 17-16 in the preseason finale.***PHOTO1***The Panthers clawed back into the game by capping an 87-yard drive with a three-yard touchdown pass between Jimmy Clausen and Jared Green. This score tied the game at...