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HR 1: Freedom of QBs, Predicting 2025 NFL Honors Winners

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It could be Justin Fields, it could be Russell Wilson, it could be someone we would never predict, no matter who the Steelers QB is in 2025 the team s...

HR 2: More Awards Predictions, Power Rankings: Super Bowls

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tom and Jacob continue their NFL Awards predictions including OPOY, DPOY, and MVP, and they power rank the top ten Super Bowls of their lifetimes.See ...

HR 1: Getting Back to Fast Starts, QB Doomsday Scenario

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Steelers went the entire 2024 season without a single opening drive touchdown, which needs to be a priority for adjustments to the playbook in 202...

HR 2: Kupp and Garrett on the Move

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Rams announced they are open to trades involving WR Cooper Kupp, and Myles Garrett has requested to be traded out of Cleveland.See omnystudio.com/...

HR 1: Defensive Targets in Free Agency and the Draft

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The defensive line needs to get younger to prepare for life after Cam Heyward and the secondary once again needs to add key starters and depth pieces,...

HR 2: Fireside Friday – Pro Bowl Week

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tom and Jacob light the fire during the Pro Bowl Games to discuss the miscellaneous events this weekend, Bill Belichick suggesting the Lombardi trophy...

HR 1: Offensive Targets in Free Agency and the Draft

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The quarterback, running back, and wide receiver positions are all important areas of need for the Steelers in 2025, so how should the team utilize fr...

HR 2: Grading the New Head Coaching Hires Around the League

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tom and Jacob share their grades for the NFL teams who have hired new head coaches for the 2025 season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

HR 1: Bob Labriola Joins the Show!

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are happy to welcome Bob Labriola of Steelers Digest to discuss his thoughts on the Steelers President Art Rooney II comments regarding the future ...

HR 2: Conference Championship Round Recap

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Once again Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs came out on top over Josh Allen and the Bills. Meanwhile, Saquon Barkely and Jalen Hurts ran all over the Co...

HR 1: The 2025 Steely Awards

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tom and Jacob host the 2025 Steely Awards to give out the honors for accomplishments such as most sacks, best hair, most touchdowns, and best win of t...

HR 2: Fireside Friday – Conference Championship

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s championship weekend so Tom and Jacob light the fire to preview the AFC Championship game between the Bills and Chiefs, the NFC Championship ga...

HR 1: Zach Frazier Named to the All-Rookie Team, Tight End Usage in 2025

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Steelers second round pick Center Zach Frazier was named to the PFWA all-rookie team as he was one of the few silver linings from this underwhelming s...

HR 2: Early Offseason Wheel of a Thousand Questions

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tom and Jacob kick off the start of the Steelers offseason by spinning the Wheel of a Thousand Questions to get some answer related to the Steelers, a...

HR 1: Getting Back to Blitzburgh

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Steelers have finished with fewer than 50 sacks each of the last three years; returning to Blitzburgh by seeing more blitz packages could help tha...

HR 2: Divisional Round Recap

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The refs once again dominated the headlines in the Chiefs/Texans game, and as we all expected the Bills/Ravens game lived up to all the hype. Jayden D...

HR 1:What Could the Steelers Offense Look Like with Justin Fields at QB, Evaluating the 2024 Rookies and Free Agent Acquisitions

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If Justin Fields were to be QB1 for the Steelers in 2025, Mike Tomlin and Arthur Smith would need to take a very different approach then the one they ...

HR 2: Fireside Friday – Divisional Round Spectacular

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Many avid football fans consider this round of the postseason the best weekend of any NFL season, and this year we get another great four games highli...

HR 1: What To Do About the Steelers QBs and WRs, 2024 Season Money Makers

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will the Steelers bring back one of, both, or neither of Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, and how different will the wide receiver room look next sea...

HR 2: Allen Vs Lamar 2.0, Divisional Round Power Rankings

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Allen will face off against Lamar Jackson for the premier matchup so far of the 2025 Postseason. Tom and Jacob rank the eight teams remaining in ...

HR 1: Steelers Lose in the Wild Card Round Against the Ravens

14 Jan 2025

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HR 2: Early Assessment of the Steelers Impending Free Agents, Wild Card Round Recap

14 Jan 2025

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There are plenty of Steelers on the roster who are all up for new contracts this offseason and it doesn’t seem many will be here for the 2025 season...

HR 1: Full Ravens Wild Card Matchup Preview

10 Jan 2025

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The Steelers controlled their own destiny the first time the faced the Ravens in 2024, the second time they were in the middle of the end-of-season fr...

HR 2:Fireside Friday – Wild Card Round

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Steelers defensive captain TJ Watt and former Raven turned Steelers Patrick Queen spoke passionately yesterday on the Steelers need to break their pos...

HR 1: The Legacies of Lamar Jackson and Russell Wilson

08 Jan 2025

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Lamar Jackson only has two playoff wins under his belt in his seven-year career, so what will happen if he loses again this time around in the Wild Ca...

HR 2: The Importance of TJ Watt’s Presence vs Baltimore, Wild Card Round Power Rankings

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Minkah Fitzpatrick had an interception in the last game against Baltimore and Cam Heyward is having arguably the best season of his career, but we’r...

HR 1: Steelers Defeated by the Bengals to End the Season on a Four-Game Losing Streak

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Steelers were looking to have some momentum entering the post season and turn things around after losing to three elite NFL teams, but came up jus...

HR 2: Steelers Defense Is Reason for Optimism, Week 18 Recap

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cam Heyward and company managed to hold Joe Burrow to only 19 points so there is reason to believe the defense is capable of keeping the Steelers comp...

HR 1: Full Bengals Meeting # 2 Matchup Preview

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Steelers offense has its easiest defensive matchup since the last time they faced the Bengals when Russ and Co scored 44 points. Joe Burrow is on ...

HR 2: Fireside Friday – Week 18

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re in the final week of the season and both conferences have most of their playoff seeds up for grabs. There isn’t a game with bigger stakes an...

HR 1: What Happens if the Steelers Lose to the Bengals on Saturday, Team MVP and Pro Bowlers Announced

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Steelers are currently the home underdogs for the Week 18 matchup against the Bengals, and that shouldn’t come as any major surprise. TJ Watt wa...

HR 2: How Has Week 18 Changed the NFL, Week 18 Power Rankings

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Saquon Barkley will not play this week and try to pursue breaking the single season rushing record, but what would it matter if he did break it with a...

HR 1: Playoff Scenarios for the Steelers, How Injuries Have Affected the 2024 Season

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Steelers could visit Houston or Baltimore or host the Chargers or Ravens in the first round of the playoffs depending on how Week 18 unfolds, so w...

HR 2: How the Steelers and Bengals Defenses Have Fared in 2024, Week 17 Recap

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Steelers defense was expected to be elite this season but has shown glaring signs of weakness down the stretch, meanwhile the Bengals defense has ...

HR 1: Most Backbreaking Moments During the Three Game Losing Streak, Evaluating the Lacking WR Depth in Hindsight

27 Dec 2024

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The Steelers had their chances against the Ravens and Chiefs the last two weeks, but game changing giveaways by Russell Wilson and clock-killing drive...

HR 2: Fireside Friday – Week 17

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Bears embarrassed themselves yet again as they suffered their tenth loss in a row last night against the Seahawks. We have three games on the bill...

HR 1: Steelers Lose Their Third Game in a Row and Lose Control of the Lead in the AFC North

26 Dec 2024

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The Steelers came out of the biggest test of the 2024 schedule against the Eagles, Ravens, and Chiefs winless. Russell Wilson has taken a bit of a ste...

HR 2: How the Steelers Got to 10-6, Week 17 Power Rankings

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Steelers once stood at 10-3 but have lost three in a row since, and it’s hard to look back on earlier losses against the Colts, Cowboys, and Bro...

HR 1: Steelers Offense Suffers from Costly Turnovers in Loss to Baltimore

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Russell Wilson fumbled near the goal line and later threw a pick six right after Minkah Fitzpatrick had his first forced turnover of the season. It’...

HR 2: Short Week to Get Ready for the Chiefs, Week 16 Recap

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Steelers have very little time to get ready for the Chiefs on Christmas Day on a Wednesday this week. The Lions took control of the race for the #...

HR 1: Full Ravens Meeting #2 Matchup Preview

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Steelers will likely be without George Pickens on Saturday in Baltimore so what should we expect from the offense without their biggest star. Howe...

HR 2: Fireside Friday – Week 16

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Chargers beat the Broncos last night in an AFC West divisional matchup and plenty of AFC playoff implications came with it. The Steelers/Ravens an...

HR 1: What Could the Steelers Look Like without George Pickens and TJ Watt, Hard Knocks Episode 3 Recap

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If the Steelers play their remaining schedule without TJ Watt and/or George Pickens you can basically chuck this season up as a failure because there’...

HR 2: Cousins and Jameis Benched, Week 16 Power Rankings

18 Dec 2024

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The Falcons announced they will bench Kirk Cousins for rookie Michael Pennix Jr, and the Browns announced they will bench Jameis Winston for Dorian Th...

HR 1: The Steelers Had Their Chances to Win, But Ultimately Fell Short Against Philadelphia

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As predicted, the Steelers offense struggled mightily without its biggest weapon George Pickens. The Philadelphia defensive front was having a field d...

HR 2: Assessing the Referees Decision Making, Week 15 Recap

17 Dec 2024

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The refs were under a heavy spotlight after a bad performance that was led by the decision to not flag a single Eagles player during the fight that br...

HR 1: Full Eagles Matchup Preview

13 Dec 2024

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The Steelers seemingly have their backs up against the wall this week in Philadelphia. Saquon Barkley and AJ Brown are as talented as any offensive du...

HR 2: Fireside Friday – Week 15

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Odell Beckham Jr was just waived by the Miami Dolphins so which playoff team is the most likely to add the veteran wide receiver. Bill Belichick is of...

HR 1: How to Slow Down the Philly Run Offense, Hard Knocks Episode 2 Recap

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley have led the Eagles to the number one rushing offense in the league and if the Steelers want a shot of keeping up with ...

HR 2: Honoring the Playoff-Eliminated Teams, Week 15 Power Rankings

11 Dec 2024

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We have officially entered the final push for the playoffs, so Tom and Jacob play Taps for the teams unfortunate enough that have been mathematically ...

HR 1: Steelers Get Comfortable Win at Home Against Cleveland

10 Dec 2024

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There were plenty of positive take aways from the Steelers victory over the Browns especially the play of Cam Heyward and Russell Wilson. Even though ...

HR 2: Special Teams Impact, Week 14 Recap

10 Dec 2024

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Chris Boswell’s consistency has become more and more valuable with every week as he went perfect again and his opponent for the Browns missed two fi...

HR 1: Full Browns Meeting #2 Matchup Preview

06 Dec 2024

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Russell Wilson needs to channel his offensive prowess that he displayed last week in Cincinnati instead of the performance he had in Cleveland two wee...

HR 2: Fireside Friday – Week 14

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s cold out there so we light the fire on this Friday to discuss Bill Belichick potentially returning as a head coach, the Lions and Packers thril...

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05 Dec 2024

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Since Russell Wilson has taken over the starting quarterback role for the Steelers, the offense has looked night-and-day different compared to the off...

HR 2: Predicting Playoff Scenarios, Week 14 Power Rankings

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tom and Jacob try to predict how the seedings in the AFC and NFC will fill out with only five weeks remaining, and they rank their top ten teams headi...

HR 1: Steelers Show How Offense Can Dominate in 44-38 Win Over the Bengals

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Steelers have been used to winning games the hard way in tough fought grudge matches, but that wasn’t the case this past weekend when Russell Wi...

HR 2: Hard Knocks Season Premiere, Week 13 Recap

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The season premiere of the AFC North Hard Knocks aired last night and there was no mistaking who was the biggest star of the show: Mike Tomlin. Week 1...

HR 1: Full Bengals Meeting #1 Matchup Preview

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The biggest matchup to watch on Sunday has to be the Steelers defense vs the Bengals offense because TJ Watt has not played to his typical DPOY calibe...

HR 2: Fireside Friday on a Wednesday – Thanksgiving Week Edition

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We light the fire on a Wednesday so we can enjoy an extra long Thanksgiving weekend featuring at least one solid Turkey Day game between the Dolphins ...

HR 1: Are the Bengals Bungling Their Chances

26 Nov 2024

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Joe Burrow and JaMarr Chase are having the best seasons of their careers, but somehow the Bengals are below .500 and seemingly throwing away another s...

HR 2: Week 13 Power Rankings

26 Nov 2024

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Tom and Jacob rank their top ten teams heading into the thirteenth week of the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HR 1: Biggest Needs Following the Loss in Cleveland

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The decision to put Justin Fields in on third down at the end of the game on Thursday night deserves a thorough examination. In the last few weeks we’...

HR 2: Clinching or Clenching, Week 12 Recap

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tom and Jacob play a round of ‘Clinching or Clenching’ to determine which current NFL division leaders should feel calm or concerned with their ho...

HR 1: Lots to Unpack from the Steelers Thursday Night Loss at the Browns

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Steelers fell to a 6-18 deficit and managed to claw their way back to a late fourth quarter lead, but it wasn't enough as the Browns were able to ...

HR 2: Fireside Friday – Week 12

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tom and Jacob light the fire on this sad Friday and start by playing the blame game for who deserves the most criticism for the lost to the Browns. Th...

HR 1: Full Browns Meeting 1 Matchup Preview

20 Nov 2024

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The Steelers are playing on a short week after beating one AFC North opponent this past Sunday and being forced into quick turnaround to play another ...

HR 2: Importance of Stacking a Sixth Win in a Row, Week 12 Power Rankings

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Some fans are thinking this game in Cleveland could be a trap game for the Steelers but it’s imperative they get a sixth win in a row against the Br...

HR 1: Steelers Beat the Ravens to Improve to 8-2 and Take Control of the AFC North

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Russell Wilson arguably had his worst game as the starting quarterback for the Steelers as he only managed to get the offense 18 points all off of Chr...

HR 2: Major Credit to the Steelers Defense for Stopping Lamar Again, Week 11 Recap

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lamar Jackson clearly has a Steelers problem as he’s now dropped to a career record of 1-4 when he faces the Black and Gold. The Chiefs and Bills ne...

HR 1: Full Ravens Meeting 1 Matchup Preview

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Steelers will face off against the Ravens for the first time in the 2024 season this Sunday afternoon and many are calling it the matchup of the s...

HR 2: Fireside Friday – Week 11

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Steelers and Ravens are the marquee matchup of the week but the Chiefs and Bills face each other once again in the 4 o’clock window, plus the Be...

HR 1: How Can Russell Wilson Pick Apart the Vulnerable Ravens Passing Defense

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For years the Steelers/Ravens rivalry was all about defense, but now the Ravens have the number one offense in the NFL, and they also have the worst p...

HR 2: Which Bottom Tier Team Would You Want to Take Over, Week 11 Power Rankings

13 Nov 2024

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Tom and Jacob play a round of Mh Hmm or Uh Uhh to determine which of the league’s worst teams would they want to take over GM duties to try and turn...

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12 Nov 2024

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HR 1: Steelers Make Statement Win Over the Commanders The Steelers allowed a season high 27 points but Russell Wilson threw for three touchdowns inclu...

HR 2: Week 10 Recap

12 Nov 2024

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The Steelers had the biggest win of the week over Washington but there was still plenty of NFL action to pay attention to including the Chiefs blockin...

HR 1: Full Commanders Matchup Preview

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Tomlin has a great track record coming off the bye week and against rookie quarterbacks, but Jayden Daniels seems like a different animal. Russel...

HR 2: Fireside Friday – Week 10

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Bengals and Ravens provided us with the best Thursday night game of the year with Baltimore getting the season sweep over Cincinnati. An in depth ...

HR 1: Mike Williams and Preston Smith are the Newest Pittsburgh Steelers, Washington Also Makes a Big Addition at the Trade Deadline

06 Nov 2024

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Steelers GM Omar Khan brought in some extra wide receiver and edge rusher help by trading for Mike Williams and Preston Smith. The Steelers face the C...

HR 2: How Good Has Jayden Daniels Been This Season, Week 10 Power Rankings

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jayden Daniels isn’t just the run-away projected winner for this year’s offensive rookie of the year, he’s on pace for one of the best rookie se...

HR 1: Trade Deadline Day, Sneak Peek of the Steelers Second Half of the Schedule

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

All eyes are on the Steelers to see if they’ll be the next team to make a move before the trade deadline to get an upgrade at wide receiver. The Ste...

HR 2: Wish List for the Defense, Week 9 Recap

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The defense has done a good job of forcing turnovers and preventing scores, but there is still a lot to improve on in the second half of the season. T...

HR 1: Reinforcements Coming Soon, Big Ballas Needed in the Second Half of the Season

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When the Steelers return from the bye week it’s expected they’ll get back so much needed help from C Zach Frazier and OLB Nick Herbig. Tom and Jac...

HR 2: Fireside Friday - Week 9

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Jets ended their five-game losing streak last night against Houston whose CJ Stroud seems to be really struggling without his star wide receivers....

HR 1: Evaluating Steelers Coordinators 2024 Seasons So Far, Diontae Johnson Traded to the Ravens

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Steelers sit at 6-2 heading into their bye week at the halfway point of the season so how would you grade the jobs done so far by Arthur Smith, Te...

HR 2: Wheel of a Thousand Questions: 2024 Season Halfway Point, Week 9 Power Rankings

30 Oct 2024

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Tom and Jacob spin the wheel of a thousand questions to ask themselves how things have played out around the NFL halfway through the 2024 season, and ...

HR 1: Offense, Defense, and Special Teams All Step Up to Beat the Giants on Monday Night

29 Oct 2024

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Najee Harris ran for his third straight 100-yard game, TJ Watt and Alex Highsmith both tallied two sacks, and the special teams returned a punt for a ...

HR 2: Concerns with the Run Defense, Week 8 Recap

29 Oct 2024

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TJ Watt and Alex Highsmith both got to the quarterback and Beanie Bishop came up with the game-sealing interception, but the run defense allowed 150+ ...

HR 1: Full Giants Matchup Preview

25 Oct 2024

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The Giants have been the best team all season at sacking the quarterback so it’s imperative Russell Wilson stays calm despite the pass rush to lead ...

HR 2: Fireside Friday – Week 8

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Vikings and Rams Thursday night matchup ended in controversy after an obvious missed face mask call in the endzone which helped the Rams win the g...

HR 1: What Moves Could the Steelers Make to Improve the WR Room, Spotlighting Dexter Lawrence

23 Oct 2024

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News broke this morning about the Chiefs adding WR DeAndre Hopkins to their roster, which leaves the Steelers with one less option to potentially help...

HR 2: State of the AFC North Entering the Half Way Point, Week 8 Power Rankings

23 Oct 2024

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Where do the Browns, Bengals, and Ravens stand half way through the 2024 season, and tom and Jacob rank their top ten teams heading into the eighth we...

HR 1: Russell Wilson Shines in His First Start of the Season in the Win Over the Jets

22 Oct 2024

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Russell Wilson looked a little rusty in the first quarter on Sunday, but for the rest of the night Russ was firing on all cylinders leading the Steele...

HR 2: Shoutout to the Special Teams and Defense, Week 7 Recap

22 Oct 2024

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The special teams notched another blocked kick and the defense went another second half without allowing a single point so both units deserve a lot of...

HR 1: Full Jets Matchup Preview

18 Oct 2024

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Even though it was said last week, we are now certain that this week will finally be the week that Russell Wilson will get his first start of the seas...

HR 2: Fireside Friday - Week 7

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Beyond Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams there is still a lot of star power on the Jets roster, especially on the defense, that could pose a problem for...

HR1: Mike Tomlin Hints at Russell Wilson Starting vs , Two Big Wide Receivers on the Move

16 Oct 2024

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Yesterday Mike Tomlin took to the podium to announce that Russell Wilson will spend the week taking reps with the first teamers which could indicate t...

HR 2: Dead or Alive, Week 7 Power Rankings

16 Oct 2024

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We’re one third of the way through the season so it’s just as good a time as ever to determine if certain teams are dead or alive, and Tom and Jac...

HR 1:  Steelers Turn Things Around to Win Against the Raiders, Starting Quarterback Watch Continues

15 Oct 2024

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The Steelers put up 30 points on offense and Najee Harris ran for over 100 yards both for the first time all season, the defense forced three turnover...

HR 2:   O Line Loses Key Player, Week 6 Recap

15 Oct 2024

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The offensive line has been all banged up and suffered another big scare when Zach Frazier went down and is now considered week-to-week. In Week 6 we ...