Jeremy Fowler ESPN Staff Writer
Le'Veon Bell has been activated. The team released RB Daryl Richardson as a corresponding move.
2016 ScheduleAll times ET
2016 Schedule
2-1, 2nd in AFC North
- 8/12L 30-17
- 8/18L 17-0
- 8/26W 27-14
- 9/1L 18-6
- 9/12W 38-16
- 9/18W 24-16
- 9/25L 34-3
- 10/2
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h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 10/23
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h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 11/24
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- Full Schedule
Jeremy Fowler ESPN Staff Writer
LB Ryan Shazier (knee) missed his second straight practice. He's unlikely to play against Chiefs.
Pat McManamon ESPN Staff Writer
Terrelle Pryor on Steelers RB D'Angelo Williams needling Pryor's statement that the Browns can win the rest of their games:
Ben Roethlisberger will keep launching through mistakes: 'We don't quit'
Whether the Steelers are winning or getting blown out, fearless Ben Roethlisberger is always looking for the big play.
Will the Chiefs upset the Steelers?
Two of three personnel men polled by Mike Sando say yes, citing the Chiefs' defense and the similarity of their offensive attack to the Eagles', which carved up the Steelers' D last week. Evaluators' predictions (Insider)
Will DeAngelo Williams get more work?
With Le'Veon Bell around last season, Williams was mostly relegated to the bench. He averaged about 13 snaps and four carries per game when both players were active.
NFL 60-second preview for Week 4 (1:03)
Tough to beat Big Ben at home in prime time
Ben Roethlisberger is 17-3 in prime-time games at Heinz Field, tallying the third-most home wins of any QB in prime-time games since 2005. Likewise, his numbers have been stellar in those contests.
Steelers getting back a key weapon
Since he was drafted in 2013, Le'Veon Bell leads all players in scrimmage yards per game by a comfortable margin. Bell returns this week from a three-game suspension.
Getcha popcorn: Antonio Brown facing 'one of the best' in Marcus Peters
Steelers receiver Antonio Brown matched up against Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters should be fun to watch.
Jeremy Fowler ESPN Staff Writer
Former top-10 pick Justin Gilbert says chances of him playing defense vs Chiefs 'very high.'
Jeremy Fowler ESPN Staff Writer
Le'Veon Bell runs, runs, runs on his first day back.
Wiley: NFL 'insane' to make Brown change shoes (1:49)
FPI: Don't miss Chiefs-Steelers
In a battle of playoff contenders, Sunday night's matchup pits a terrific Pittsburgh offense against a stingy K.C. defense. Only one game has a higher matchup quality in Week 4, per ESPN's Football Power Index. FPI game rater
Le'Veon Bell's career reboot: Hall of Fame path or cautionary tale?
Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell hopes to quell any concerns about red flags and earn another contract.
Jeremy Fowler ESPN Staff Writer
Linebacker Ryan Shazier left the locker room right after practice, referred to coach Tomlin on his practice status this week. Doesn't look promising for Chiefs game, at least early in week.
Steelers RB DeAngelo Williams ribs Terrelle Pryor's Browns outlook
When Browns WR Terrelle Pryor suggests that the Browns could win out, DeAngelo Williams responds: "Maybe he was talking about Ohio State!"
Outsiders: Steelers still in a good spot
Yes, Sunday's loss was absolutely ugly. But Pittsburgh still looks like a top team, and its playoff odds remain well over 50 percent, according to Football Outsiders. Playoff odds (Insider)
Steelers take huge hit in FPI rankings
Pittsburgh was all the way up at No. 3 last week, but a big loss in Philly knocked the Steelers well down the totem pole and took a big chunk out of their playoff and divisional odds. FPI rankings
Is Le'Veon ready to ring the Bell? (0:59)
Steelers 'dabbling' in plans to play Williams, Bell together (0:28)
Jeremy Fowler ESPN Staff Writer
Ben Roethlisberger on the Steelers 'dabbling' in plans to play DeAngelo Williams and Le'Veon Bell together at times.
Steelers eye Bell, Williams in same backfield
Steelers running backs Le'Veon Bell and DeAngelo Hall may share time in the backfield on Sunday.
Refs threatened to sit Brown over custom cleats
Antonio Brown was told he'd be sidelined for the second half of Sunday's game if he didn't put on regulation cleats, he said Wednesday.
Can Steelers handle Chiefs' 1-2 punch of Travis Kelce and Jeremy Maclin?
The Chiefs aren't generally a big-play team, but Travis Kelce and Jeremy Maclin can still be a handful for opponents.
2016 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(25) | Artie Burns | CB | Miami (FL) |
| 2(27) | Sean Davis | S | Maryland |
| 3(26) | Javon Hargrave | DT | South Carolina State |
| 4(25) | Jerald Hawkins | OT | LSU |
| 6(45) | Travis Feeney | OLB | Washington |
| 7(8) | Demarcus Ayers | WR | Houston |
| 7(25) | Tyler Matakevich | ILB | Temple |
2016 AFC North Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 57 | 44 |
| Pittsburgh | 2 | 1 | 0 | .667 | 65 | 66 |
| Cincinnati | 1 | 2 | 0 | .333 | 56 | 75 |
| Cleveland | 0 | 3 | 0 | .000 | 54 | 84 |
Team Stats
Passing Yards254.014th
Rushing Yards100.018th
Points For21.719th
Points Against22.014th
Team Leaders 2016
- Offense
- Defense
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Rushing Yards
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Tackles
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Free Agents
| NAME | POS | TYPE | PREV. TEAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Abdul-Quddus | S | UFA | DET |
| S. Acho | LB | UFA | CHI |
| J. Adams | OT | UFA | HOU |
| J. Addae | S | RFA | SD |
| D. Aiken | LS | UFA | NYG |
