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Steelers Support Tomlin's Message, Back Brown

... postgame comments. Patriots coach Bill Belichick used his common response to social media questions when asked about Brown's Facebook Live post in an interview on WEEI sports radio Monday. "As you know I'm not on Snapface and all that, so I don't really get those," he said. "I'm really just worried about getting our team ready to go. I'm not really too worried about what they put on Instantchat, or whatever it is.". Tomlin's comments about the Patriots were considered benign by the Steelers' players. Foster said the moment was "a bunch of guys having fun, having locker room talk and enjoying themselves," adding Tomlin's message was only "for us.". One Steelers player said there isn't an official policy regarding the filming of the postgame locker room session with a cellphone, but there will probably be one now. Tomlin will address the media Tuesday at noon. "I think there are some things that are kind of sacred," long-snapper Greg Warren said. "I personally like to keep some of that stuff private. AB is AB. He can do what he wants to do. We love AB. He's a heckuva player. We will rally around him, and ...

Steelers Red-zone Offense Sputters, Looks To Improve

... than a red-zone offense that sputtered inside the Kansas City 20-yard-line. “I don't even want to talk about red zone like that today,” Foster, the Steelers' left guard, said after the game in an otherwise jubilant visitor's locker room at Arrowhead Stadium. “I don't even want to make that an issue because it's all on us. “The red zone will be fixed. It's not an issue. We'll move forward.”. The Steelers didn't do much of that once they got into scoring territory, even if they seemingly moved the ball at ease in other areas of the field. The red-zone numbers were ugly: five trips, no touchdowns, 12 points, 11 snaps, 5 net yards, the Steelers' only turnover and only sack allowed. Le'Veon Bell had three carries for 10 yards. Ben Roethlisberger completed a pass for 1 yard and an interception. Increase the sample size to snaps inside the Chiefs' 30, and the picture is a little less ugly, but not much: 24 plays for 33 ...

Chiefs’ Divisional-round Struggles Continue With 18-16 Loss To Steelers

... between the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. David Eulitt. Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell made yardage against the Chiefs' defense in the first quarter during Sunday's AFC Divisional Playoff game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. \u 3501245\ \3501245\. Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell scrambled for yardage against the Chiefs early in the first quarter during Sunday's AFC Divisional Playoff game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Shane Keyser. Kansas City Chiefs free safety Ron Parker lifted Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jesse James on a tackle after James caught a pass in the first quarter during Sunday's AFC Divisional Playoff game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Shane Keyser. Chiefs players waited to take the field before Sunday's AFC Divisional Playoff game between the ...

Patriots Are Steelers' Reward For Ugly Win

... the attention turn to Tom Terrific. Dupree laughed, then turned serious and added, “As everyone knows, he’s a great player. Probably the greatest.”. The Steelers were mostly tight-lipped about their prospects next Sunday, and whether this was the matchup they wanted — or at least figured was unavoidable — but guard David De Castro refused to sugarcoat. “They are who they are. They’re the team to beat,” he said of the Patriots. “So we’re going to have to play a perfect game.”. Certainly, they’re going to have to play much better than they did Sunday. Two areas in particular: red-zone offense and shutdown defense late. Kansas City converted a third-and-20 on its way to a second-half field goal and cashed in on 4 th-and-8 and 3 rd-and-9 (Sean Davis was called for a hit to the head) on what might have been a tying touchdown drive late in the fourth quarter. It would have been a tying touchdown drive if James Harrison hadn’t drawn a holding penalty on Chiefs tackle Eric Fisher to wipe out a two-point conversion pass. “My heart started beating ...

Le'veon Bell A Bright Spot In Messy Steelers' Win

... conduct a bit of unhurried recon; to survey the defense and divine where a crease might appear. If you didn’t know better, you’d worry the man might be narcoleptic. “That’s a good thing, right?” says Bell, hearing his style described as completely unique. “It works for me.”. 2017 NFL Playoffs schedule: Matchups, dates, times, results. His jaw-dropping performance in the Steelers’ 18–16 divisional playoff win over the Chiefs—170 yards on 30 carries—was lipstick on a pig of a game that was artless and anticlimactic, and the opposite of an instant classic (like the game that happened just before this one). On the bright side, a new “Killer B” was minted: along with offensive stars Bell, wideout Antonio Brown and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, add—for this week, at least—kicker Chris Boswell. His NFL postseason single-game record six field goals on six ...

Steelers Rivalry Heats Up Again

... and the 2002 season opener. Looking slightly further back, the two teams split playoff matchups in the 1996 and 1997 Divisional round. New England scored a lopsided 28-3 win on the way to Super Bowl XXXI in 1996 and then lost a 7-6 heartbreaker at Three Rivers Stadium the following season. So while the two teams have seemingly battled for AFC supremacy over the past two decades, they have only met in the playoffs four times. Roethlisberger vs. the Patriots Read. Brady vs. the Steelers Read. Roethlisberger vs. Brady*. *Also includes the two games when one of the QBs did not play because of an injury. October 31, 2004. The Patriots opened with a field goal, but Pittsburgh answered with 47-yard and 4-yard Roethlisberger to Plaxico Burress touchdowns followed by a 39-yard interception return for a touchdown and a 21-3 first quarter lead. The Patriots never made close in a 31-10 loss at Heinz Field that ended their NFL-record 21-game winning streak. Brady was 25-for-43 for 271 yards with two TDs and two interceptions. Roethlisberger was 18-for-24 for 196 yards and two TDs. January 23, 2005. The Patriots avenged the Oct. 31 loss in the ...

Steelers Vs. Chiefs Ratings Mean More Primetime Playoff Games

... penalty that negated a Chiefs two-point conversion that would have tied the game heightened the excitement. The game was the very first primetime playoff game on a Sunday, and it was broadcast exclusively on NBC. The broadcast brought in 37.4 million viewers, which was an 8 percent improvement over the previous record holder, the New Orleans Saints vs. Philadelphia Eagles NFC Wild Card broadcast following the 2013 season. That telecast brought in 34.4 million viewers. This game’s telecast was also the most-watched game broadcast on a Sunday Night since the Denver Broncos beat the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. It didn’t surpass the thrilling matchup between the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys , which drew the best ratings of any Divisional round game in league history. Still, in a season where low NFL television ratings have been a key storyline, such strong ...

Round 2 At Arrowhead Stadium

... just knowing how special this group is, how healthy we are, knowing the potential — potential is a great word, but you have to go out there and prove it.”. They had the potential last season heading to Denver for this game, but unfortunately for them, not enough healthy personnel. They did not have injured Antonio Brown, Le’Veon Bell or his backup De Angelo Williams. Third-string halfback Fitz Toussaint lost a fumble at the Denver 34 with the Steelers ahead, 13-12, in the third quarter. The Broncos responded with a touchdown drive and won, 23-16. “When you lose key guys like that, obviously the outcome of the game is going to be a whole bunch of different,” tackle Marcus Gilbert said this past week. “I mean, you can’t replace guys like Le’Veon and Antonio Brown.”. Perhaps that is why there is more optimism as they go on the road for another divisional playoff. “We definitely have some steam,” linebacker Lawrence Timmons said. “With the offense the way they are, Le’Veon the way he’s been, we definitely have a lot going.”. Their history of playing in this round of the postseason on the road is not a successful one. They are 3-7 on the road in the ...

Steelers Did Enough In Kc, Need More Next Sunday

... I’m not sure they need to, or can’t. The Chiefs are a more complete team than the Patriots (sorry Pats fans). They play tougher – and they can take a hit. Sure, Alex Smith is no Brady, but he doesn’t have to be because his assets are more complete. AND they play in the very tough AFC West, not the diaper wearing AFC East. Jan 16, 2017 8:50 AM. If new England can block a few field goals. They should win this one easily. Jan 16, 2017 8:57 AM. Tom Brady’s career stats V Pitt (including playoffs, both @ Pitt). 9-2, 69% completions, 113.1 Passer Rating, 26 TD, 3 Int. And those games were almost all against better defenses than the 2016 edition of the Steelers. It’s hard to believe it’s been 12 years since they met in the post-season. Lyin Roger Must Go says. Jan 16, 2017 9:00 AM. Brady, Ben, Rodgers, Ryan. The 4 best QBs still playing. The way it should be. 🙂. steel 2372 says. Jan 16, 2017 9:02 AM. Hat off to the Chiefs they played a good game. Steelers played great, wish they could have scored some td’s though. That is a concern going into Foxboro. The keys to this game, is Bell once again. The way he is running right now, you ...

Chiefs Hold, So Steelers Hold On

... start scoring. Every playoff game is 18-23 points. Trash offensive game plan that always stalls, turnover machine QB, and a defense that Tom Brady owns. I would love to think otherwise. I was hoping the Steelers would put up about 31 tonight to make me finally believe. But it isn’t happening. NE wins 34-21. 1971 cuda says. Jan 15, 2017 11:30 PM. Good game, Chiefs fans. That was one physical game. I thought we were going to lose all week long so I’m pleasantly surprised. clashpoint says. Jan 15, 2017 11:30 PM. Whew gonna need to do better than that next weekend, but I’ll take it. Kansas City fans should be proud of their team, they had a good season. Go Steelers. illumination 666 says. Jan 15, 2017 11:31 PM. KC never really had a chance today. They got handled. Only thing that saved them was terrible redzone offense by the Steelers. This game could’ve easily gotten out of hand had Pittsburgh scored TD’s. They drove up and ...