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October 11, 2024
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Raiders host the Steelers on Sunday at a pivotal moment for both clubs. Las Vegas has a 2-3 record, a new starting quarterback in Aidan O’Connell, a star wide receiver in Davante ...
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AP PRO PICKS
By By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer 
October 11, 2024
A whopping 10 road teams are favorites in Week 6. That includes three teams with losing records and two who are winless away from home. Overall, home field hasn’t been much of an advantage this season...
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October 11, 2024
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — When Antonio Pierce became the Raiders’ interim coach midway through last season, his first major act was naming then-rookie Aidan O’Connell the starting quarterback. Pierce, no...
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By By JOE RUTTER Trib Total Media 
October 10, 2024
Without referencing any teammate by name, tight end Pat Freiermuth appeared to criticize George Pickens on Sunday for the frustrations the wide receiver displayed during the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 20-17...
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October 10, 2024
Patriots planning to go with Maye FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots are planning to give first-round draft pick Drake Maye his first pro start in the hopes of ending a four-game losing...
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By By JOE RUTTER Trib Total Media 
October 10, 2024
Mike Tomlin was aware — and not pleased — that George Pickens grabbed a Dallas Cowboys player by the facemask and sent him to the ground in the aftermath of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ last-second 20-17 ...
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NFL FANTASY PLAYS
By By DORIAN COLBERT RosterWatch undefined 
October 10, 2024
They may not all look secure at first glance, but these players are virtual locks in fantasy football going into Week 6. Also added are some big-name players who you should fade if you have the leeway...
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INSIDE THE NUMBERS
By By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer 
October 10, 2024
Kirk Cousins delivered a signature moment to his career last Thursday night with 509 yards passing capped by a game-ending TD pass in overtime in Atlanta’s 36-30 victory over Tampa Bay. It still fell ...
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October 9, 2024
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Justin Fields paused, trying to think of the right words. When they didn’t come, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback shrugged his shoulders. “I don’t think we’re one of those teams l...
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October 9, 2024
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry have become one of the most formidable duos in the NFL, and that’s a primary reason the Baltimore Ravens are back where they expect to be: atop...
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By By TIM BENZ Trib Total Media 
October 9, 2024
After the Steelers lost to the Dallas Cowboys (20-17) Sunday night, I wrote that I disagreed with Mike Tomlin’s decision to use his last timeout prior to the Cowboys’ fourth-down snap at the goal line...
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By By KELLEN STEPLER Trib Total Media 
October 8, 2024
What’s heartbreak in Pittsburgh is a thriller in Dallas after Sunday night’s Steelers game against the Cowboys. After allowing a fourthdown touchdown pass with 20 seconds left in the game early Monday...
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STEELERS NOTEBOOK
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI Trib Total Media 
October 8, 2024
With the game on the line in the closing minutes and the opponent in obvious passing situations, the Pittsburgh Steelers were down to their fifth-string edge pass rusher — and had no one in reserve. A...
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By By CHRIS ADAMSKI Trib Total Media 
October 8, 2024
Aside from a nifty, clutch 21-yard catch and run that set up a go-ahead score during the fourth quarter, the moment George Pickens arguably made his impact most felt during Sunday night’s game came im...
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October 8, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tempers flared on the field and in the stands at Dodger Stadium, with rowdy fans tossing baseballs, apparently at San Diego left fielder Jurickson Profar, and then trash that caused...
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October 8, 2024
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Frankie Luvu sacked Deshaun Watson twice by himself, shared another sack and recovered a fumble. After he and the Washington Commanders’ revamped defense had by far their best gam...
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October 8, 2024
BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) — Patriots captain Jabrill Peppers was arrested over the weekend on assault, strangulation and other charges following a disturbance at a home, police said Monday. Peppers, 29, a...
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By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
October 7, 2024
Jalen Tolbert caught a scoring strike from Dak Prescott with 20 seconds left to play. For the second week in a row, the Pittsburgh Steelers waited until the second half to score their first touchdown....
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By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
October 7, 2024
Rapper Snoop Dogg has never been shy about his affinity for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Sunday, he certainly didn’t keep a low profile while in attendance at a Steelers game. Snoop was ubiquitous at Acri...
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NFL ROUNDUP
October 7, 2024
Ka′imi Fairbairn split the uprights to give Stefon Diggs a victory over his former team. HOUSTON (AP) — All week, Stefon Diggs downplayed how big it would be when he faced the Buffalo Bills for the fi...