Steelers reportedly expected to keep Matt Canada as OC in 2023
According to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Steelers are expected to keep Canada on staff as offensive coordinator for the 2023 season. Just a few months ago, things looked pretty bleak for Canada's future with the Steelers. They were 3-7 through Week 11, had scored at least 20 points only twice, and at least 30 just once. “I thought he got better just like our team got better,” Tomlin said via The Athletic. If the Steelers want Pickett to be their next franchise QB, best to keep him happy and not mess with his development, right?
wftv.comFantasy Football: Impressive rookies make their cases for 2023 drafts in Week 18
Every week of an NFL season is weird in its own way, and Sunday’s Week 18 had its share of quirkiness. All four of those rookies cracked the top 15 at the wideout position in Sunday’s early window. Nothing was expected when the Niners selected quarterback Purdy with the final pick of the 2022 Draft, but Mr. I realize you would probably like projected 2023 rankings for these ascending talents, and don't worry, they're coming soon. The NFL is in so many ways a young man's game, and we have a lot to look forward to.
wftv.comSteelers beat Browns 28-14 but miss out on playoffs
PITTSBURGH — (AP) — Najee Harris ran for 84 yards and a touchdown and the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 28-14 on Sunday but were eliminated from the playoffs when Miami edged the New York Jets. The Steelers (9-8) will have to settle for a 16th straight non-losing season under coach Mike Tomlin, fueled by a 7-2 finish. Pittsburgh's defense sacked Deshaun Watson seven times to assure the Steelers of finishing ahead of the Browns (7-10) in the standings for the 34th consecutive time. The Browns will miss out on the playoffs for a second straight year, although coach Kevin Stefanski’s job appears safe. ... C Mason Cole was evaluated for a left ankle injury in the third quarter but did not miss a series.
wftv.comPickett's patience, poise help fuel Steelers' late surge
PITTSBURGH — (AP) — Technically, Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett's middle name is Shane. It's one of the reasons Tomlin was one of Pickett's most ardent supporters during the pre-draft process. Pickett has just one interception over his past seven starts and is rarely putting the ball in harm's way. Sixteen years after arriving in Pittsburgh as a relative unknown, Tomlin now has a quarterback who followed a similarly low-key path to the Steelers. ... There’s just never been any doubt.”The Steelers need to beat Cleveland and get a fair amount of luck to sneak into the postseason.
wftv.comWeek 17 Sunday Night NFL Recap: Kenny Pickett keeps Steelers alive, Packers embarrass Vikings, Buccaneers clinch NFC South & Eagles fall fast
Subscribe to You Pod to Win the GameApple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Google PodcastsRookie Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett led the comeback of the day, with just under two minutes to spare, down four against the rival Baltimore Ravens. With one more win next week (and a little help), the Steelers could be playoff bound again and Tomlin's streak of winning seasons would remain unbroken. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University. Under "Tribute," please note that your gift is made in memory of Terez A. Paylor. Under "Designation," click on "Other" and write in "Terez A. Paylor Scholarship."
wftv.comRavens' morale-crushing loss affects shot at division title
The Baltimore Ravens hadn't allowed a touchdown for the entire game, yet still needed one more defensive stand to beat the rival Pittsburgh Steelers and stay on course to win the AFC North. Forced to carry the load on a team with an offense that has struggled for weeks to get into the end zone, Baltimore's overworked defense wilted down the stretch against Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett. After going 59 minutes without reaching the end zone, Pittsburgh took its first lead of the game Sunday night when Pickett connected with Najee Harris with 56 seconds remaining to provide the Steelers with a 16-13 victory.
news.yahoo.comFantasy Football Week 17 Care/Don't Care: Kenny Pickett, Steelers youth provide hope
5 Things I care aboutThe Steelers' young pieces are trending the right wayThe Steelers have long odds to get to the postseason. No first-year passer ever is but he’s moving right along and is without question adding value to a drab scheme. He's right but I also think he just looks better. Evans accomplished both feats and then some in a win-and-in Week 17 game against the Panthers. Akers has now run for 408 yards and six scores at 4.9 yards per carry from Week 13 on.
wftv.comSteelers still alive after last-minute 16-13 win over Ravens
BALTIMORE — (AP) — Kenny Pickett threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Najee Harris with 56 seconds remaining, giving the Pittsburgh Steelers a 16-13 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night and improbably keeping their playoff hopes alive for another week. It was the first touchdown allowed by Baltimore at home in four games, and the Steelers (8-8) needed it to avoid elimination. Down 13-9, Pickett drove the Steelers 80 yards in 3:20 against their rivals with the season on the line. The playoff-bound Ravens (10-6) now need Buffalo to beat Cincinnati on Monday to keep their hopes of winning the AFC North alive. Tyler Huntley threw a touchdown pass to Isaiah Likely late in the first half for the game's only other touchdown.
wftv.comKenny Pickett comes up big in the clutch again, leads Steelers to late win over Ravens
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett isn't to the point in which he's good for all four quarters. At the end of a rough game, Pickett finally came alive to drive the Steelers to their first touchdown of the night. Steelers-Ravens play another physical gameThe Steelers and Ravens have played the same game for what seems like 20 years. It was a questionable call but instead of going for a field goal, the Ravens had a gift first down. The Ravens increased their lead to 13-3 with a Justin Tucker field goal, but the Steelers came back with a field goal of their own.
wftv.comSteelers honor Franco Harris by rallying past Raiders 13-10
PITTSBURGH — (AP) — Kenny Pickett threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to George Pickens with 46 seconds remaining, and the Pittsburgh Steelers capped three days of tributes to the late Franco Harris with a 13-10 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday night. On the same night the Steelers retired Harris' No. Tight end Pat Freiermuth caught seven passes for 66 yards and Najee Harris had 95 total yards as the Steelers won for the fifth time in seven games. The Steelers paid tribute to Harris in various ways during a bitterly cold night. Defensive captain Cam Heyward ran onto the field waving a massive flag with Harris' number, and Pickett even shouted “Franco!
wftv.comRaiders lose Chandler Jones to elbow injury vs. Steelers
Chandler Jones left Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers and was quickly ruled out for the rest of the game. The Las Vegas Raiders defensive end sustained an elbow injury in the second half during a collision while rushing Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett. He left the field on a cart and was quickly ruled out for the rest of the game.
wftv.comHarris' widow on field in Pittsburgh as his No. 32 retired
The Pittsburgh Steelers retired Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris' No. 32 during a bittersweet ceremony on Saturday night at halftime of their game against the Las Vegas Raiders. The long-planned honor came three days after Harris died at age 72 and one day after the 50th anniversary of “The Immaculate Reception” Harris pulled off in a playoff victory over the Raiders. Harris' widow, Dana Dokmanovich, and their son, Dok, joined Steelers president Art Rooney II on stage while many of Harris' former teammates, coaches and rivals-turned-friends stood nearby.
news.yahoo.comSteelers QB Kenny Pickett ready to go after 2nd concussion
PITTSBURGH — (AP) — Kenny Pickett isn't worried that he's become concussion prone after sustaining a second one in a matter of months, though the Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback is taking steps to hopefully avoid more of them down the road. “Slamming my head on the ground is what has been the issue,” Pickett said Thursday. Pickett called the symptoms this time more severe than the ones he experienced after being removed against Tampa Bay in October on a similar hit. That wasn't an option after the Baltimore game as symptoms lingered. Pittsburgh has run for more than 100 yards in six of its past seven games, a span in which the Steelers are 4-3.
wftv.comMitch Trubisky to start for Steelers vs. Panthers with Kenny Pickett out in concussion protocol
Trubisky will replace Kenny Pickett on Sunday for the Steelers’ game against the Carolina Panthers, the team announced on Saturday. QB Mitch Trubisky will start Sunday’s game against the Panthers. pic.twitter.com/T5CGZlrCKO — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) December 17, 2022Pickett went down with a concussion last week, and is still in protocols. "Just gotta make a better decisions, just gotta protect the football," Trubisky said, via ESPN . The Steelers enter Sunday’s game in Charlotte having won three of their last five, though their chances of making the playoffs have all but been eliminated.
wftv.comSteelers QB Rudolph eyeing one last shot in Pittsburgh
Mason Rudolph has spent four-plus seasons being whatever the Pittsburgh Steelers have asked him to be. Agreeing to a one-year extension in hopes of being Roethlisberger's successor only to have the Steelers spend last spring signing one quarterback and drafting another. Of course, Rudolph would love to get the nod if rookie Kenny Pickett isn't cleared from the concussion protocol in time to play Sunday at Carolina.
news.yahoo.comSteelers' Mike Tomlin outlines how Kenny Pickett's concussion played out, says QB 'was cleared to continue'
Mike Tomlin says Pickett's availability for Sunday will depend on whether he is cleared to practice during the week. The rookie is in concussion protocol for the second time this year.
foxnews.comPickett's status uncertain after 2nd concussion in 8 weeks
PITTSBURGH — (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett's status for this week's visit to Carolina is uncertain after entering the concussion protocol for the second time in two months. Pickett was pulled from a 16-14 loss to Baltimore last Sunday in the first quarter after showing signs of a concussion. Pickett's head slammed into the Acrisure Stadium turf while getting sacked by Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith. He was evaluated for a concussion and cleared to return, playing one series before he was re-evaluated and removed from the game. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday he had no issue with the circumstances surrounding Pickett's exit.
wftv.comSteelers QB Pickett in concussion protocol, out vs. Ravens
PITTSBURGH — (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett entered the concussion protocol in the first half against Baltimore on Sunday and will not return. Pickett was evaluated in the blue medical tent for several minutes before returning for Pittsburgh's next series, with the team saying Pickett has been cleared. Pickett played one series before exiting again, this time for the rest of the game, with the team saying he was in the concussion protocol. This is the second time this season Pickett has been placed in the protocol. He missed the second half of a victory over Tampa Bay on Oct. 16.
wftv.comSteelers' Pickett exits, returns, then placed in protocol
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said he didn’t know “the details regarding the sequence” that led to rookie quarterback Kenny Picket initially being cleared to play before being put into concussion protocol during a 16-14 loss to Baltimore.
Steelers QB Kenny Pickett gets slammed down hard, Mitchell Trubisky goes in for him
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett was slammed down hard on a sack, and that led to Mitchell Trubisky getting another shot to play. The odd part about it is the Steelers said Pickett was cleared to return after being evaluated for a concussion, and he came back for a series. Trubisky came in after that series. QB Kenny Pickett was evaluated for a potential concussion and was cleared to return to the game. — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) December 11, 2022Pickett came in after he was cleared, the Steelers went three-and-out with Pickett throwing incomplete on his only attempt, and then the Steelers decided to pull him for Trubisky.
wftv.comNFL Power Rankings, Fantasy Football Edition: Healthy Cowboys on the rise
No NFL roster detonated more fantasy dreams than this one, though Matthew Stafford's injury issues in the preseason might have saved you. Darius Slayton and Richie James will get some fantasy consideration during next week’s bye nightmare, but then you can probably ignore them for the fantasy playoffs. [Week 13 Fantasy Rankings: QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | FLEX | DST | Kickers]23. He’s still a big fantasy win, but you want the offense to stay on schedule. Dallas Cowboys (5)The early Dak Prescott injury threw the offense out of balance, but it’s possible the five main Cowboys will be fantasy useful in the playoffs.
wftv.comKenny Pickett continues to make strides, Steelers hang on to a late win over the Colts
Pickett had another solid game on Monday night in a win over the Indianapolis Colts. But the Steelers, who got to see Pickett play at the University of Pittsburgh, were excited to draft him. Pickett is still not to the point in which the Steelers can be certain he'll be their starter for the next decade. The Colts didn't get their first first down of the game until about midway through the second quarter. Colts, Steelers trade the leadIndianapolis got a spark after halftime with an 89-yard kickoff return from rookie Dallis Flowers.
wftv.comBurrow throws 4 TD passes, Bengals rally past Steelers 37-30
PITTSBURGH — (AP) — Joe Burrow threw four touchdown passes, three to backup running back Samaje Perine, and the Cincinnati Bengals rallied past the Pittsburgh Steelers 37-30 on Sunday. Burrow completed 24 of 39 passes for 355 yards on the day he became the third-fastest player in NFL history to reach 10,000 career yards passing. Pittsburgh (3-7) saw its chance of repeating the Week 1 upset it pulled off in Cincinnati in September vanish in the second half as a 20-17 lead slipped away. Burrow spent the first half picking apart the Steelers underneath. C Mason Cole (foot) did not start the second half.
wftv.comNFL Week 8 early game tracker: Eagles put unbeaten record on the line vs. Steelers
The Philadelphia Eagles are the only team in the NFL yet to lose this season. Now they face the in-state rival Pittsburgh Steelers, who are looking to continue developing rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett. Follow all the action live right here with Yahoo Sports.
wftv.comMahomes keeps turning double-digit deficits into wins
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — (AP) — The most precarious lead in the NFL these days might be a double-digit one over Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. No other QB who has faced at least three double-digit deficits has won even half, with Drew Brees' 6-7 mark the second best. Those QBs have all started at least 242 games, while Mahomes has only 70. New York also became the first team since the 2016 Lions to win at least four of their first seven games when trailing in the fourth quarter. Rob Carpenter played for Bum Phillips and Bobby Carpenter playing for Wade Phillips, while Ted Washington Sr. played for Bum Phillips and Ted Washington Jr. played for Wade Phillips.
wftv.comFantasy Football Week 7 Care/Don't Care: The overlooked Dolphin we should appreciate
He's carried the ball 63 times for 310 yards, good for 4.9 yards a pop, with eight catches and a score layered on top. There was never anything wrong with Chase as an individual, they just needed to diversify his route portfolio a bit while chasing the big plays. They cannot expect Carter to offer the same juice and big plays that Hall brought to the table. They’ll just straight up need the passing game to play better to continue winning. The passing game lacks a counterpunch with Amari Cooper being extremely volatile based on where the game is played.
wftv.comThorne leads No. 11 Spartans past No. 13 Pitt in Peach Bowl
Payton Thorne’s 22-yard touchdown pass to Jayden Reed gave No. 11 Michigan State the lead with less than three minutes remaining and the Spartans overcame an 11-point deficit to beat No. 13 Pittsburgh 31-21 on Thursday night in the Peach Bowl.
No. 17 Pitt rolls by No. 18 Wake Forest 45-21 for ACC title
Kenny Pickett accounted for three touchdowns and Erick Hallett II returned one of Pittsburgh’s four interceptions for a touchdown to help the No. 17 Panthers beat No. 18 Wake Forest 45-21 in Saturday night’s Atlantic Coast Conference championship game.
Chandler, Tar Heels rally past No. 10 Demon Deacons, 58-55
Ty Chandler ran for career highs of 213 yards and four touchdowns and North Carolina overcame an 18-point deficit to beat No. 10 Wake Forest 58-55 on Saturday, handing the Demon Deacons their first loss in a nonconference matchup of instate Atlantic Coast Conference teams.