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Steelers Fall to Bills on the Road

Steelers Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger drops back to pass against the Buffalo Bills at Buffalo Bills Stadium on December 13, 2020 in Orchard Park, NY. (Brian Cook / Golden Sky Media)

ORCHARD PARK, NY (GSM) — It wasn’t exactly the usual frozen tundra-like weather in the Buffalo region, but the Steelers headed back to Pittsburgh after the Bills gave them the cold shoulder.

The Steelers looked fatigued throughout the matchup — having played 3 games in 12 days due to wacky schedule changes due to COVID violations from other teams — and with the continued dropped passes by receivers, they lacked the usual confidence to attain victory.

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger threw 2 interceptions — one of which was returned for a touchdown — helped seal the deal for the Bills’ 26-15 victory. “We are not playing good football,” Roethlisberger said, “I’ll do everything I can to get us back on track.”

Despite throwing two touchdowns, one to James Washington and another to JuJu Smith-Schuster, Roethlisberger referenced the lack of finishing power by the Steelers offense, but remained optimistic, “We all need to look in the mirror and understand that we all need to be better. I think that we will be.”

The Bills, however, gained most of their momentum in the 2nd half by scoring 14 unanswered points. Wide receivers Stephon Diggs and Gabriel Davis scored touchdown passes from Josh Allen on back-to-back possessions. 

Buffalo Bills receiver Stephon Diggs reaches across the endzone to score a touchdown on a 19-yard pass from Josh Allen in the 3rd quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills Stadium on December 13, 2020 in Orchard Park, NY. (Brian Cook / Golden Sky Media)

Pittsburgh fell to 11-2 on the season and slipped to 2nd place in the AFC after a must needed win to secure the top spot. The Bills improved to 10-3 and control their own destiny to win the AFC East, if they do, it will be the first time since 1989.

 

BRIAN COOK IS AN EMMY-NOMINATED INTERNATIONAL JOURNALIST WHO HAS BEEN COVERING THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE SINCE 2005. HE CAN BE REACHED AT BCOOK@GOLDENSKYMEDIA.COM.
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Steelers’ Undefeated Record Broken by Team with No Name

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) and the linebackers during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Washington Football Team, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Washington Football Team defeated the Steelers 23-17. (Courtesy: Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)

(GSM) — Both players and coaches will agree that losing a battle doesn’t mean losing the war.

The 1st place Pittsburgh Steelers fell to, well 1st place, after their undefeated winning streak came to an end after losing to the Washington Football Team Monday evening. The setting was Heinz Field when the Football Team (5-7) defeated the Steelers (11-1) 23-17 in the 2nd consecutive game where dropped passes were the determining factor in converting 1st downs in the game.

In his weekly press conference, Head Coach Mike Tomlin was asked about the repeated incomplete passes by way his receivers and his plan to correct the problem. Tomlin responded, “They can catch the ball or they can get replaced by those that will catch it.” 

 

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Steelers vs Ravens Game Postponed, Players React

Steelers Center Maurkice Pouncey (#53) moments before snapping the ball against the Baltimore Ravens on October 6, 2019 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. (Brian Cook / Golden Sky Media)

PITTSBURGH (GSM) — For those planning to enjoy turkey — with all of the fixins’, of course — a few drinks  and Steeler football, you won’t be able to complete the trifecta.

The National Football League has officially changed the Steelers vs Ravens game — originally scheduled for Thanksgiving — to Sunday. The postponement comes hours after several players in Baltimore tested positive for COVID-19. 

Ravens’ running backs Mark Ingram and J.K. Dobbins, Nose Tackle Brandon Williams and Pernell McPhee who plays linebacker, were slated to miss the originally scheduled Thursday night game.

Players took to Twitter to express their displeasure with the decision.

The Baltimore Ravens released the following statement Monday night:

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Steelers are 10-0 Heading into Thanksgiving Game

Members of the Pittsburgh Steelers prior to taking the field against the Jacksonville Jaguars on November 22, 2020 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. (Brian Cook / Golden Sky Media)

JACKSONVILLE (GSM) — All they do is “win, win, win no matter what!”

The Pittsburgh Steelers have solidified their position as the best team in the league throughout the 2020 season. The convincing victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars may not have been impressive — especially against a team who has lost 9 straight — but it helped stack wins for Pittsburgh.

Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool reaches for a pass from Ben Roethlisberger for a 31-yard touchdown. (Brian Cook / Golden Sky Media)

Wideout Chase Claypool scored his 10th touchdown and broke an NFL record as the first receiver to score 10 a touchdown in their first 10 games as a rookie.

The Steelers have also broken a team record by starting the season at 10-0 for the first time in history.

With only 4 days off, the Baltimore Ravens head into Pittsburgh for the prime-time Thanksgiving game in Pittsburgh. Baltimore will be without many starters due to a major COVID-19 outbreak at the facility.

Runningbacks Mark Ingram and J.K. Dobbins, Nose Tackle Brandon Williams and Pernell McPhee who plays linebacker, will all miss the game Thursday.

 

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Zach Banner Out for the Season

Steelers offensive tackle Zach Banner leaves the game against the New York Giants with a leg injury at MetLife Stadium on September 14, 2020 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Brian Cook / Golden Sky Media)

PITTSBURGH (GSM) — Since joining the Steelers in 2017, Zach Banner got his first chance to start on the offensive line and his season was cut short.

In the 2020 season opener against the New York Giants, Banner left the game with assistance after team trainers feared the worst after suffering a leg injury. It was confirmed that Banner will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL and was placed on injured reserve.

Banner posted an optimistic video to twitter, ensuring fans that he will return to the field when he is healthy.

BRIAN COOK IS AN EMMY-NOMINATED INTERNATIONAL JOURNALIST WHO HAS BEEN COVERING THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE SINCE 2005. HE CAN BE REACHED AT BCOOK@GOLDENSKYMEDIA.COM.
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