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Steelers Players to Watch: Week 5 vs Ravens

by James Layton

The Steelers season hasn’t been going the way we all thought it would be following the impressive pre-season showing they had. Matt Canada has gone back to his old ways of play calling. The defense has been struggling to stop the pass and being consistent in stopping the run.

This is going to be a big game for the offense to somehow bounce back to how they were looking during the pre-season. Or else this is going to be along rest of the season.

Rookie OT Broderick Jones is going to be making his first start today. This is looking to be a good team for him to go up against, since they don’t have a clear cut stand out pass rusher.

The running backs are going on their game today in pass blocking. The Ravens like to bring the blitz with their secondary players. Safety Kyle Hamilton is their leader in sacks with three, even though they all came in one game. But that is going to something to look for.

Let’s get into the players to watch.

Offense

  • 8 Kenny Pickett, QB
  • 22 Najee Harris, RB
  • 14 George Pickens, WR
  • 11 Allen Robinson, WR
  • 83 Connor Heyward, TE
  • 80 Darnell Washington, TE
  • 87 Rodney Williams, TE
  • 71 Nate Herbig, G
  • 77 Boderick Jones, OT

Defense

  • 95 Keeanu Benton, NT
  • 96 Breiden Fehoko, DT
  • 99 Larry Ogunjobi, DT
  • 90 TJ Watt, OLB
  • 93 Mark Robinson, ILB
  • 55 Cole Holcomb, ILB
  • 44 Markus Golden, OLB
  • 24 Joey Porter Jr, CB
  • 39 Minkah Fitzpatrick, FS
  • 23 Damontae Kazee, SS

Special Teams

  • 3 Brad Wing, P

Steelers Updated Practice Squad

by James Layton

The Steelers have made a few moves to their practice squad over the past two days.

They have signed WR Denzel Mims, WR Dez Fitzpatrick, TE Naoh Gindorff, and former Lions OT Obinna Eze to the squad. To make room for them they released RB Greg Bell, WR Jalen Camp, and WR Jacob Copeland from the squad.

They also promoted TE Rodney Williams to the active roster, with TE Pat Freiermuth out for at least two-three weeks with a hamstring injury.

Here’s the updated squad.

  1. Jonathan Marshall, DL
  2. David Perales, OLB
  3. Trenton Thompson, S
  4. Kellen Diesch, OT
  5. Joey Fisher, G
  6. Josiah Scott, CB (Injured)
  7. Zander Horvath, FB
  8. Qadree Ollison, RB
  9. Tariq Carpenter, DB
  10. Ryan McCollum, C
  11. Luq Barcoo, CB
  12. Brad Wing, P
  13. Duece Watts, WR
  14. Denzel Mims, WR
  15. Obinna Eze, OT
  16. Dez Fitzpatrick, WR
  17. Noah Gindorff, TE

Steelers Players to Watch: Week 4 @ Texans

by James Layton

The Steelers look to continue to keep their win streak going in Houston, with back-to-back wins on the road. The Texans are not a team to think is going to be an easy win. Rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud has picked up what it takes to an NFL quarterback quickly.

This is also a good game to see an expanded role for second year running back Jaylen Warren, who has been impressive in both the run and pass game. This is also a good game to for the young defensive players to get some good reps.

Let’s get into the players to watch.

Offense

  • 8 Kenny Pickett, QB
  • 30 Jaylen Warren, RB
  • 19 Calvin Austin III, WR
  • 14 George Pickens, WR
  • 88 Pat Freiermuth, TE
  • 83 Connor Heyward, TE/FB
  • 65 Dan Moore Jr, OT
  • 61 Mason Cole, C
  • 71 Nate Herbig, G
  • 76 Chuks Okorafor, OT

Defense

  • 95 Keeanu Benton, NT
  • 57 Montravius Adams, NT
  • 98 DeMarvin Leal, DE
  • 54 Kwon Alexander, ILB
  • 55 Cole Holcomb, ILB
  • 90 TJ Watt, OLB
  • 51 Nick Herbig, OLB
  • 29 Levi Wallace, CB
  • 39 Minkah Fitzpatrick, S

Special Teams

  • 3 Brad Wing, P

Steelers Updated Practice Squad

by James Layton

The Steelers made a few moves to their practice squad Wednesday. They signed WR Jalen Camp and Punter Brad Wing to the squad and released CB Kalon Barnes.

Here is the updated unit.

  1. Jonathan Marshall, DL
  2. David Perales, OLB
  3. Trenton Thompson, S
  4. Rodney Williams, TE
  5. Kellen Diesch, OT
  6. Joey Fisher, G
  7. Josiah Scott, CB (Injured)
  8. Qadree Ollison, RB
  9. Zander Horvath, FB
  10. Tariq Carpenter, S/LB
  11. Jacob Copeland, WR
  12. Ryan McCollum, C
  13. Luq Barcoo, CB
  14. Greg Bell, RB
  15. Duece Watts, WR
  16. Jalen Camp, WR
  17. Brad Wing, P

NFL Power Rankings Week 4

By Barb Layton

We have just completed week 3. There were some big surprises. First, the cowboys losing to the Cardinals. Josh Dobbs getting his first win as a Cardinal.

Second, the number of points that the Dolphins scored against the Broncos. I was truly impressed by their performance.

Third, the Colts going into Baltimore and beating them. I am surprised how Mark Andrews is not getting more targets.

Let’s now look at the rankings.

  1. Eagles
  2. Chiefs
  3. 49ers
  4. Dolphins
  5. Bills
  6. Lions
  7. Steelers
  8. Browns
  9. Cowboys
  10. Packers
  11. Ravens
  12. Falcons
  13. Chargers
  14. Bengals
  15. Saints
  16. Commanders
  17. Seahawks
  18. Jaguars
  19. Buccaneers
  20. Colts
  21. Texans
  22. Titans
  23. Giants
  24. Patriots
  25. Cardinals
  26. Raiders
  27. Jets
  28. Rams
  29. Vikings
  30. Panthers
  31. Broncos
  32. Bears

NFL Power Ranking Week 3

By Barb Layton

I love football more and more each year. This year is no exception. We see teams that find ways games that they should lose and the other way around.

Eagles, Chiefs, Dolphins and Cowboys are in the exception. They are just winning.

Let’s now look at the rankings for this week.

  1. Eagles
  2. Chiefs
  3. Cowboys
  4. 49ers
  5. Bills
  6. Dolphins
  7. Ravens
  8. Lions
  9. Falcolns
  10. Browns
  11. Steelers
  12. Packers
  13. Commanders
  14. Jaguars
  15. Chargers
  16. Bengals
  17. Titans
  18. Saints
  19. Seahawks
  20. Buccaneers
  21. Giants
  22. Colts
  23. Rams
  24. Raiders
  25. Broncos
  26. Jets
  27. Panthers
  28. Texans
  29. Vikings
  30. Patriots
  31. Bears
  32. Cardinals

Steelers Updated Practice Squad

by James Layton

The Steelers made a few practice squad moves Tuesday. They signed WR Jacob Copeland to the unit and released RB Greg Bell and CB Luq Barcoo from the squad.

They also signed Center Ryan McCollum to the squad Wednesday morning.

Here is the updated squad.

  1. Anthony Brown, CB
  2. Jacob Copeland, WR
  3. Breiden Fehoko, NT
  4. Dez Fitzpatrick, WR
  5. Jonathan Marshall, DT
  6. David Perales, OLB
  7. Trenton Thompson, DB
  8. Rodney Williams, TE
  9. Kellen Diesch, OT
  10. Simi Fehoko, WR
  11. Joey Fisher, G
  12. Josiah Scott, DB
  13. Qadree Ollison, RB
  14. Zander Horvath, FB
  15. Tariq Carpenter, LB/S
  16. Ryan McCollum, C

Steelers Workout Report for Tuesday 9/12

by James Layton

The Steelers host nine players for a either a workout or visit Tuesday. Among those players they brought in former Texans WR Isaiah Coulter for a workout.

So far out of this group they signed WR Jacob Copeland to their Practice Squad.

Let’s get into how it broke down.

Workouts (8)

  • Jacob Copeland, WR (Signed to the PS)
  • Isaiah Coulter, WR
  • Phil Hoskins, DT
  • Terrance Lang, DE
  • Jacob Slade, DL
  • Taylor Stallworth, DT
  • Spencer Waege, DL
  • Duece Watts, WR

Visit (1)

  • Kyron Johnson, LB

Steelers Players to Watch: Week 1 vs. 49ers

by James Layton

Steelers Football is finally back. This is a good matchup to start the season off with. This game will be good to see if 2nd year quarterback Kenny Pickett to show what he can do against a very good defense.

The 49ers offense is a good matchup for our Defense to see how our run stopping ability has improved since last season.

Let’s get into the players to watch.

Offense

  • 8 Kenny Pickett, QB
  • 22 Najee Harris, RB
  • 14 George Pickens, WR
  • 18 Diontae Johnson, WR
  • 19 Calvin Austin III, WR
  • 88 Pat Freiermuth, TE
  • 83 Connor Heyward, TE/FB
  • 65 Dan Moore Jr, OT
  • 61 Mason Cole, C
  • 76 Chuks Okorafor, OT

Defense

  • 95 Keeanu Benton, NT
  • 97 Cam Heyward, DT
  • 98 DeMarvin Leal, DE
  • 56 Alex Highsmith, OLB
  • 55 Cole Holcomb, ILB
  • 50 Elandon Roberts, ILB
  • 90 TJ Watt, OLB
  • 20 Patrick Peterson, CB
  • 29 Levi Wallace, CB
  • 39 Minkah Fitzpatrick, FS

NFL Games to Watch Week 1

By Barb Layton

It is so great to have meaningful football games. I love this time of year. I like to choose games to watch each week.

Let’s get it started

Lions @ Chiefs Thursday 8:20
Bengals @ Browns Sunday 1:00
49ers@ Steelers Sunday 1:00
Packers @ Bears Sunday 4:25
Dolphins @ Chargers Sunday 4:25
Cowboys @ Giants Sunday 8:20
Bills @ Jets Monday 8:15