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Aaron Becker

Aaron Becker is a Pittsburgh-based sports journalist, primarily covering the NFL and college football. He previously worked for the Kansas City Chiefs (2021-22), Pittsburgh Steelers (2019-21) and University of Pittsburgh (2018-19). Becker has a B.A. in broadcast reporting from Point Park University. You can find him on Twitter/X at @Aaron_M_Becker

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NFL, College Football, Pittsburgh Steelers

Three Steelers who could have biggest impact vs. Raiders in Week 6

The Pittsburgh Steelers may be nearing a crossroads at quarterback, making their Week 6 showdown with the Las Vegas Raiders a potentially pivotal one.

Three Browns who could have biggest impact vs. Eagles in Week 6

The Cleveland Browns travel to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles in Week 6 as they look to finally bring their three-game losing streak to an end. Here are three Browns players who could impact the game the most.

Three Ravens who could have biggest impact vs. Commanders in Week 6

The Ravens are hosting the Commanders in Week 6. Both teams are on win streaks, but one of them will end on Sunday. Here are three Ravens players who could impact the game the most.

Colts All-Pro RB provides promising injury update

He missed the Colts' Week 5 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars due to an ankle injury.

Key Packers WR dodges serious injury after 'fearing the worst'

Green Bay Packers WR Christian Watson is trending in the right direction as he continues to recover from an ankle injury.

Eagles HC praises former No. 5 overall pick following release

Philadelphia Eagles HC Nick Sirianni said that Devin White's release had nothing to do with a lack of talent.

Steelers TE doesn't believe WR George Pickens coming from 'bad place'

The Pittsburgh Steelers need WR George Pickens, but they don't need the distractions.

Bears WR DJ Moore happy to see rookie QB Caleb Williams being 'bossy'

Entering the season, there were high expectations for rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton blasts Ravens' struggling defense

All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton, Baltimore's first-round pick in 2022, is unhappy with his defense's performance, reiterating that actions speak louder than words.

'Fine line between a practice squader and a Pro Bowler': Steelers hope Mike Tomlin is right

Mike Tomlin seems to be confident in his team's depth with a strong possibility of dipping into the practice squad this week.

Steelers' 'salty' defense looking to bounce back against Raiders

The Pittsburgh Steelers (3-2) are coming off back-to-back losses, and while their offense is mostly to blame, their defense hasn't been at its best, either.

Seahawks OC admits he must 'get the ball to' third-year player more

The Seahawks started the 2024 season hot, winning three straight games, but they have since lost back-to-back.

Potential fatal flaw for every AFC North team

NFL teams can usually identify their strengths and weaknesses after five weeks of the season. No team is perfect, but some have much bigger issues than others. Here is one potentially fatal flaw for every AFC North team.

Steelers HC Mike Tomlin defends highly criticized WR George Pickens

Steelers wide receiver George Pickens has been highly criticized for his poor showing in Pittsburgh's Week 5 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on "Sunday Night Football." His coach doesn't seem to agree.

Rams HC Sean McVay updates injuries to star wide receivers

The Los Angeles Rams (1-4) suffered their second straight loss and fourth of the season in Week 5, proving they are in desperate need of some reinforcements. The coach updated the status of a pair of injured star wide receivers.

Jets' latest firing proves they're still dysfunctional, not real contender

The Jets suffered their second straight loss and third of the season in Week 5, but instead of going back to the drawing board, they panicked.

Bengals HC Zac Taylor responds to criticism from team's star WRs

Following the Cincinnati Bengals' 41-38 overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 5, wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins were critical of the offense's play-calling in OT. The head coach has responded to that criticism.

Do Colts have a quarterback controversy brewing?

Following Joe Flacco's impressive performance, some are beginning to question if Indianapolis should stick with him even when Anthony Richardson is healthy, and there's a good argument for it.

It's time for Browns to bench QB Deshaun Watson, but they won't

It's time for the Browns to give up on Watson and cut their losses in what might be the worst trade in NFL history.

Five biggest problems with Steelers' struggling offense

It is clear there won't be an instant fix for the Steelers' struggling offense, but here are the five biggest problems with it.

Should Steelers turn to Russell Wilson following back-to-back losses?

The Steelers suffered their second straight loss of the season to the Dallas Cowboys on "Sunday Night Football."

Bengals WRs criticize team's play-calling in OT loss to Ravens

The two Bengals playmakers weren't exactly thrilled with the play-calling late in the team's OT loss.

Three Steelers who could have biggest impact vs. Cowboys in Week 5

The Steelers are hosting the Cowboys in Week 5. It's a primetime matchup on "Sunday Night Football" between two historic franchises. Here are three Steelers who could impact the game the most.

Three Browns who could have biggest impact vs. Commanders in Week 5

The Browns travel to Washington to take on the Commanders in Week 5. It's as close to a must-win game as there is this time of year with the season starting to slip away. Here are three Browns players who could impact the game the most.

Three Bengals who could have biggest impact vs. Ravens in Week 5

Here are three Bengals who could impact the game the most.