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Steelers Offensive Coordinator Arthur Smith Facing Intriguing Challenge Against Houston Texans

The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off an emotional victory over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 18, but now they will have to quickly shift their focus to the Houston Texans in the Wild Card Round of the 2025 NFL postseason.

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Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Reacts to John Harbaugh Firing

For nearly two full decades, the rivalry between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens was headlined by their two fearless head coaches. That all came to a screeching halt just days after the Steelers narrowly defeated the Ravens in Week 18 to secure the AFC North division title.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Larry Brown Sports / January 7

Could Mike Tomlin still leave Steelers?

Rumors about Tomlin possibly walking away have become almost an offseason ritual at this point.

Steelers' Mike Tomlin may already have next job lined up

Could Mike Tomlin really leave Steelers for TV job in 2026?

Mike Tomlin addresses Steelers' playoff losing streak as only he can

The sack leader for every NFL season

The 'Most playoff starts by an NFL QB' quiz

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The 'NFL passing TD leaders by year' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in six minutes?

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 7

Steelers Most Realistic QB Option Just Emerged

The Pittsburgh Steelers just got more quarterback news, and this time, it may be their top option. While Fernando Mendoza and Dante Moore Jr. are the dreams for any team looking for a rookie quarterback, there's a third name that could go in the first round of the NFL Draft, and look at the Steelers as a potential landing spot.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 7

Steelers insider sends DK Metcalf warning to Texans after suspension

Metcalf is set to return to the lineup after serving a two-game suspension.

Steelers' DK Metcalf Is In A 'Great Place' Ahead Of Massive Wild Card Game

Mike Tomlin addresses Steelers' playoff losing streak as only he can

The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

Patrick Queen News / Steeler Nation / January 7

Steelers Great James Harrison Reveals Secret Behind Patrick Queen's Emotions: 'He's Talking On Something That He Can't Really Speak On'

The Pittsburgh Steelers are searching for answers after losing their last game to the Cleveland Browns by a score of 13-6. The stout performances that defined the team within the past three weeks did not materialize against the Browns, with a high powered offense being slowed considerably by the Browns stout defense.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 7

Steelers Legend Challenges Joey Porter Jr. Before Playoffs

The Houston Texans' calling card is their elite defense that's perhaps the best in the league, but they also have the capacity to give the Pittsburgh Steelers fits offensively as well in their impending Wild Card round matchup.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 7

Ben Roethlisberger calls out Jalen Ramsey for defense on final drive against Ravens

The Pittsburgh Steelers gave their fans a rollercoaster of a regular season finale in Week 18 against the Baltimore Ravens. The Steelers were lucky enough to get out of Acrisure Stadium alive with a 26-24 win, punching their ticket to the playoffs in dramatic fashion.

NFL News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 7

Steelers Lose Another Promising Young Player

A recently released Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback has resurfaced with another AFC playoff team. According to KPRC 2 Houston's Aaron Wilson, the Buffalo Bills signed Daryl Porter Jr.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / January 7

Steelers Hit of the Week: Nick Herbig vs. Lamar Jackson

Steel City Underground hand selects the Steelers Hit(s) of the Week, a big-time play that shook the opponents, following every game of the 2025 NFL regular season for fans to relive.

NFL News / Steeler Nation / January 7

Hall Of Fame Steelers RB Jerome Bettis Calls Out Fans In Pittsburgh After Victory Over Ravens

The Pittsburgh Steelers will host a home playoff game for the first time since the 2020 season on Monday evening. In an absolutely incredible game between two AFC North rivals, Mike Tomlin's group came out on top while the Baltimore Ravens suffered unimaginable defeat in Week 18.

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The 'NFL passing TD leaders by year' quiz

The 'Most sacks in an NFL season' quiz

The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 7

Steelers Offense Clicking in One Key Area Before Playoffs

The Pittsburgh Steelers are playoff-bound after a Week 18 victory. Fresh off of winning the AFC North divisional title, the Steelers' reward is hosting the Houston Texans for a Wild Card Weekend contest.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / January 7

Mike Tomlin addresses Steelers' playoff losing streak as only he can

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has a reputation for generating laughs via the unique phrases he unleashes during news conferences. While speaking with reporters on Tuesday, Tomlin addressed the Steelers' playoff losing streak as only he could.

Steelers' Mike Tomlin may already have next job lined up

Who's hot and who's not? Where Drake Maye, Matthew Stafford and other QBs rank heading into playoffs

The 'Most playoff starts by an NFL QB' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / ESPN / January 7

Roster overhaul, six pillars and the Pittsburgh Steelers: Inside the Kings' latest revamp

The Kings fired Mike Brown last season, but one year later don't seem any closer to finding their way.

NFL News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / January 7

Can Steelers Now Land Lamar Jackson or Joe Burrow?

The Pittsburgh Steelers are flying high at the moment, having clinched the AFC North with a 26-24 victory over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 18 that ended in dramatic fashion with a missed 44-yard field goal by Tyler Loop.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 6

Steelers' Mike Tomlin Makes 1 Thing Very Clear About Cameron Heyward

The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to finally end this playoff win drought and prove that they are truly a threat in a wide-open AFC race. However, being 3.5-point home underdogs shows exactly where people think Pittsburgh is, especially against a red-hot Houston Texans team that has won nine consecutive games.