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What in the world is wrong with the Steelers defense?

What in the world is wrong with the Steelers defense?

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered Week 2 riding high off a narrow season-opening win. Reality hit hard on Sunday at Acrisure Stadium, though. Despite carrying a 14-7 halftime lead, the Steelers fell apart in the second half, losing 31-17 to the Seattle Seahawks.

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The 'NFL's three-passing TD game leaders' quiz

The 'NFL's three-passing TD game leaders' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history with more than 20 three-passing touchdown games in their careers can you name in six minutes?

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pro Football Rumors / September 14
Key Steelers defender suffers a high-ankle sprain

Key Steelers defender suffers a high-ankle sprain

The Pittsburgh Steelers experienced a letdown in their home opener Sunday with a loss to the visiting Seattle Seahawks, but a player lost due to injury could have longer lasting reverberations over the next few weeks.

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The 25 most memorable Monday Night Football moments

The 25 most memorable Monday Night Football moments

Another NFL season means more potentially memorable moments from Monday Night Football. Here are 25 of the most notable to date.

Aaron Rodgers News / Steeler Nation / September 14
Steelers' Aaron Rodgers sends message to locker room after loss

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers sends strong message to locker room after embarrassing home loss

The Pittsburgh Steelers suffered their first loss of the 2025 season on Sunday at the hands of the Seattle Seahawks by a score of 31-17. Not many things went right for the Steelers, especially on the offensive end.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / September 14
Injuries to monitor after Week 2: Bengals receive Joe Burrow update

Five injuries to monitor after Week 2: Bengals reportedly receive concerning Joe Burrow update

Each week of the NFL season, Yardbarker will be monitoring players who have suffered notable injuries. 

Joe Burrow's injury highlights a big issue for the Bengals
A long absence is feared for Burrow
Jets QB suffers concussion
A high-ankle sprain will sideline this key Steelers defender
Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy dealing with torn labrum, likely to play in Week 3
NFL News / The Predictors / September 14
Top two takeaways from Steelers' 31-17 loss to Seahawks

Top two takeaways from Steelers' 31-17 loss to Seahawks

The Pittsburgh Steelers suffered a 31–17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, dropping to 1–1 on the season. Despite a strong start, the Steelers couldn't maintain momentum, allowing Seattle to dominate in the second half.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 14
TJ Watt Seriously Calls Out Steelers' Defense After Ugly Week 2 Loss: 'Make The Adjustments'

TJ Watt Seriously Calls Out Steelers' Defense After Ugly Week 2 Loss: 'Make The Adjustments'

The Pittsburgh Steelers fell 31-17 to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday in the home opener. Steelers fans who were excited for a fresh start in the Steel City were instead handed an ugly loss, leaving Pittsburgh at 1-1 on the 2025 season.

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

NFL News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / September 14
Seahawks Mock Steelers' Renegade Tradition

Seahawks Mock Steelers' Renegade Tradition

The Seattle Seahawks joined in on a deep-rooted Pittsburgh Steelers tradition as the two sides battled it out in Week 2 at Acrisure Stadium, and the former ultimately got the last laugh.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 14
Serious problem becomes evident for Steelers after concerning postgame comments

Serious problem becomes evident for Steelers after concerning postgame comments

The Pittsburgh Steelers lost their matchup with the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. It was a heartbreaking defeat as it felt like Pittsburgh squandered many opportunities in the matchup, and the defense struggled once again, which is very concerning.

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Mike Tomlin News / Steeler Nation / September 14
Mike Tomlin expresses sincere concern after loss to Seahawks

Steelers' Mike Tomlin expresses sincere concern after loss to Seahawks

The Pittsburgh Steelers fell to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday by a final score of 31-17, dropping to 1-1 on the season. It was a poor performance from the Steelers in all three phases.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / September 14
Steelers' Tomlin has fiery response to game-changing mistake

Steelers HC Mike Tomlin has fiery response to rookie's game-changing mistake

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Seattle Seahawks entered the fourth quarter of Sunday's game tied at 14-14, but a costly mistake by rookie Kaleb Johnson on a kickoff return put the Steelers down 10 with 12:46 remaining.

Seahawks swing 10 points, even record with win at Steelers
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Kaleb Johnson News / Steeler Nation / September 14
Steelers Rookie Kaleb Johnson Breaks Silence After Brutal Mistake: 'It Doesn't Matter'

Steelers Rookie Kaleb Johnson Breaks Silence After Brutal Mistake: 'It Doesn't Matter'

The Pittsburgh Steelers followed up their Week 1 win with a disappointing Week 2 loss at home against the Seattle Seahawks. The Steelers fell 31-17 in a game that felt difficult from the start.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / A to Z Sports / September 14
Steelers' loss to the Seahawks proves Pittsburgh is fundamentally flawed in an area no one saw coming in 2025

Steelers' loss to the Seahawks proves Pittsburgh is fundamentally flawed in an area no one saw coming in 2025

Coming into 2025, if you told Pittsburgh Steelers fans the season didn't go to plan, they would have assumed the offense was the issue. That Aaron Rodgers flopped, or the offensive line didn't protect or that they didn't have enough pass catchers to score the football.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / September 14
Struggling defense now a major problem for Steelers

Struggling defense now a major problem for Steelers

Before the 2025 season began, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin talked about his defense potentially doing historic things. If that was the expectation, they have failed spectacularly through the first two weeks of the season.

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Payton Wilson News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / September 14
Steelers LB Payton Wilson Gets Sick on Field

Steelers LB Payton Wilson Gets Sick on Field

Yet another Pittsburgh Steelers defender went down after setting sick on the field before returning in the team's Week 2 home opener against the Seattle Seahawks.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / September 14
Steelers Star OLB Suffers Ankle Injury

Steelers Star OLB Suffers Ankle Injury

PITTSBURGH — The injury hits keep on coming for the Pittsburgh Steelers. As the organization kicked off their home schedule against the Seattle Seahawks, the defense looked to improve quickly after a disappointing Week 1 performance.

DK Metcalf News / A to Z Sports / September 14
DK Metcalf catches a big break ahead of the Steelers' home opener following the latest news from his former team

DK Metcalf catches a big break ahead of the Steelers' home opener following the latest news from his former team

I know that DK Metcalf has rightfully downplayed what this week means for him. He hasn't admitted that facing the Seattle Seahawks, who drafted him, will outweigh the need to win the Pittsburgh Steelers' home opener.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / September 14
Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Could Pass Brett Favre in Week 2

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Could Pass Brett Favre in Week 2

The Pittsburgh Steelers head into their second revenge game of the season, but if their passing game is able to create multiple touchdowns, even if they both go to DK Metcalf, the talk will quickly turn to quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Aaron Rodgers News / Athlon Sports / September 14
NFL Player Faces Punishment for What He Did After Sacking Aaron Rodgers

NFL Player Faces Punishment for What He Did After Sacking Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers made a statement in his Pittsburgh Steelers debut, rallying his new team to a thrilling 34-32 victory over the New York Jets. In that game, he threw four touchdown passes and passed for 244 yards, completing 22 of 30 attempts without turning the ball over.

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