Steelers Team Report
(Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:19:51 PST)

Found in southern Massachusetts: the Pittsburgh Steelers' running game, missing since September and thought to be lost for the rest of 2008.

After the Steelers ran for 161 yards in a 33-10 victory in New England, coach Mike Tomlin remarked snidely that, "You know, we still can't run it. We're working. That's what you guys will write, anyway."

But Pittsburgh did rank 24th in the NFL rushing entering the game behind a cobbled-together offensive line and without first-round draft choice Rashard Mendenhall and, for nearly half the season to this point, Willie Parker.

But Parker returned, again, after an injury and teamed with Mewelde Moore to give Pittsburgh a potent one-two punch against the Patriots, and it's something the Steelers are likely to feature the rest of...

Seeing through Savage
(Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:36:00 PST)
Browns GM Phil Savage has no qualms about throwing head coach Romeo Crennel under the bus to try and save his job.

Time for Giants to cut ties with Burress?
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:05:00 PST)
Will Plaxico Burress become the latest wideout to be shelved by a championship-caliber team?

AccuScore: Giants should be fine without Burress
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:01:00 PST)
Throughout the postseason, simulations show that the Giants are favored to win regardless of whether Plaxico Burress plays.

10-Pack: Pats' stranglehold on playoffs in jeopardy
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:26:54 PST)
ProFootballTalk.com's Mike Florio weighs in on the biggest story lines of Week 13: 1. End of the road for the...

Winners and losers: The amazing race
(Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:30:00 PST)
Tony Romo seems well-positioned to move ahead in what is a wide-open pursuit for league MVP honors.

Pain is Steelers' gain in bloody win vs. Pats
(Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:11:00 PST)
The Steelers roughed up just about every Patriot, especially QB Matt Cassel, in a win that put the AFC on notice.

Browns' Anderson, Winslow hurt in loss
(Sun, 30 Nov 2008 19:21:31 PST)
The losses keep mounting for the Cleveland Browns. The Browns dropped their fourth straight home game on Sunday and will likely be without quarterback Derek Anderson for their final four games. Anderson, starting in place of the injured Brady Quinn, sprained the medial collateral ligament in his left knee when he was hit by the helmet of his teammate in the closing minutes.

Steelers' defense stifles Patriots 33-10
(Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:15:42 PST)
The Steelers snapped the Patriots' spell over them with a plan that has worked all season: knock 'em down, steal the ball and keep them from gaining yards. Pittsburgh's top-ranked defense got rolling in the second half, leading the Steelers to a 33-10 win on a cold and rainy Sunday, only their second victory in eight games against New England.

Defense, running game shine in Steelers' win over Pats
(Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:26:47 PST)
Five quick hits as the gun sounds on the Pittsburgh Steelers' 33-10 victory over the New...

DEs Keisel of Steelers, Warren of Pats inactive
(Sun, 30 Nov 2008 12:51:49 PST)
Starting defensive ends Brett Keisel of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Ty Warren of the New England Patriots were inactive for Sunday's game. Two players who had been listed as questionable with knee injuries, Pittsburgh running back Willie Parker and New England defensive end Richard Seymour, were active.

Pats' Faulk should be busy man against Steelers
(Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:36:35 PST)
Kevin Faulk, who is the New England Patriots ' leading rusher this season with 372 yards on 67 attempts (5.6...

Favre leads a crowded field for MVP
(Sat, 29 Nov 2008 15:56:11 PST)
The NFL season is about to head into its stretch run. After this weekend's games, there will be only four weeks...

Steelers' Parker, Townsend, McFadden practice
(Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:18:38 PST)
Steelers running back Willie Parker practiced for the second successive day Friday despite left knee inflammation and could play Sunday at New England. Parker is listed as questionable; Steelers players who practice on the Friday before games usually play. Parker, a three-time 1,000-yard rusher, recently missed five games in a six-game span with knee and shoulder injuries.

Patriots get ready for Roethlisberger, Parker
(Fri, 28 Nov 2008 15:02:13 PST)
Let's get physical has long been the mantra of the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have annually featured a stout defense and strong running game in earning a spot near the top of the AFC. The Steelers' penchant for physical play extends to their quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger. Roethlisberger, at 6-foot-5 and 241 pounds, is adept at shaking off would-be tacklers and scrambling to buy time, often finding...

Patriots look to improve red zone defense
(Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:28:59 PST)
The New England Patriots are 31st (second to last) in red-zone defense in the NFL, allowing 22 touchdowns in 33...

Steelers' tough closing stretch begins with Pats
(Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:43:02 PST)
The Pittsburgh Steelers can't escape their schedule. They've known since it was released last spring that it might be the NFL's toughest, and they didn't complain then. Their closing stretch is about as difficult as it can get -- but they realize whining or grumbling won't get them through it. What will help?

Steelers re-sign running back Davenport
(Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:05:24 PST)
The Steelers re-signed running back Najeh Davenport and released rookie cornerback Roy Lewis on Thursday. Davenport spent the 2006 and 2007 seasons with Pittsburgh but was released in June. He was re-signed in October after Willie Parker injured a knee, first-round draft pick Rashard Mendenhall was lost for the season with a shoulder injury and fullback Carey Davis sprained an ankle.

Steelers re-sign RB Davenport
(Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:39:03 PST)
Najeh Davenport is back with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Week 13 NFL picks: Steelers will test Cassel's mettle
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:56:21 PST)
Vinnie Iyer serves up a full serving of NFL predictions on this holiday weekend, including his take on the meatiest matchup, Steelers-Patriots.

Steelers to Cassel: Prove to us you're like Brady
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:29:43 PST)
Tom Brady is injured and out, yet there's no guarantee the Pittsburgh Steelers won't be severely tested by the New England Patriots' passing game. Oops, there's that word again before the Patriots play the Steelers. A year ago, Steelers safeties Troy Polamalu and Ryan Clark were injured and couldn't play, but that didn't stop backup Anthony Smith from guaranteeing that Pittsburgh would beat the...

Steelers RB Parker questionable, DE Keisel out vs. Patriots ------------------------------------------------------------ PITTSBURGH (Ticker) -- Pittsburgh Steelers running back Willie Parker, who has fought through an injury-plagued 2008 season, is list
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:02:02 PST)


NFL Power Poll: New York fans should give many thanks
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:16:36 PST)
Does the Jets' 34-13 victory at Nashville mean they that are perched in position to meet the Giants in February's Super Bowl?

Steelers' Parker has bum knee, may not play Thursday
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:25:06 PST)
At least it isn't his shoulder this time. Pittsburgh Steelers running back Willie Parker has a swollen knee and...

Week 12 NFL picks: Giants will make Warner feel a rush
(Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:26:48 PST)
After a ho-hum set of matchups and results in Week 11, everything has been dialed up in Week 12. Of the full slate of 16 NFL games, 11 of them have teams favored by a touchdown or less.

Steelers' Smith guarantees win over Pats ... again
(Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:11:38 PST)
Some guys never learn. One year after guaranteeing that the Pittsburgh Steelers would beat the New England...

The premature playoff picture: Week 12
(Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:57:51 PST)
In : Colts, Bears Out : Dolphins, Packers AFC First Round Byes : Tennessee Titans New York Jets Other...

Lions' season of futility won't end at 0-16
(Tue, 25 Nov 2008 03:47:00 PST)
Despite how horrible Detroit is this season, the Lions will find a way to pull off a victory.