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Mike Tomlin’s Fears Are Costing Steelers

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers lost a disappointing game against the Seattle Seahawks to open the home portion of their 2025 schedule. It was even more disappointing after their offense exploded in Week 1, looking very pedestrian by comparison in Week 2.

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Steelers Get Alex Highsmith Injury Timeline

The Pittsburgh Steelers will likely be without the services of one of their top defensive players for the near future as elite linebacker Alex Highsmith suffered an injury during the Steelers loss to the Seahawks.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 15

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

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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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.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pro Football Rumors / September 14

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.

Seahawks swing 10 points, even record with win at Steelers

Struggling defense now a major problem for Steelers

Steelers rookie RB didn't seem to understand kickoff rules on costly gaffe vs. Seahawks

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

Which NFL teams have the longest Super Bowl droughts?

Pittsburgh Steelers 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.

Struggling defense now a major problem for Steelers

Steelers rookie RB didn't seem to understand kickoff rules on costly gaffe vs. Seahawks

NFL Week 2 winners, losers: Eagles defense dominates Super Bowl rematch

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The 'Four NFL passing-touchdown game leaders' quiz

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

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.

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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

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 14

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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NFL News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / September 14

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.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 14

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.

Struggling defense now a major problem for Steelers

Steelers rookie RB didn't seem to understand kickoff rules on costly gaffe vs. Seahawks

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

Which NFL teams have the longest Super Bowl droughts?

The 'Single-season sack leaders by NFL team' quiz

Mike Tomlin News / Steeler Nation / September 14

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.

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

Steelers rookie RB didn't seem to understand kickoff rules on costly gaffe vs. Seahawks

Struggling defense now a major problem for Steelers

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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

Steelers rookie RB didn't seem to understand kickoff rules on costly gaffe vs. Seahawks

Struggling defense now a major problem for Steelers

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / September 14

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.

Steelers rookie RB didn't seem to understand kickoff rules on costly gaffe vs. Seahawks

Seahawks swing 10 points, even record with win at Steelers

Which NFL teams have the longest Super Bowl droughts?

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

Payton Wilson News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / September 14