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FILE - A few fans watch in Lambeau Field during the first half of an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Tennessee Titans in Green Bay, Wis., in this Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, file photo. The eight teams hosting NFL playoff games this month are more than happy to be staying home with all of comfort it brings, but the actual advantage of playing there all but disappeared during this pandemic season of mostly empty stadiums. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer, File)
No place like home? Host advantage vanished in year of virus

By Dave Campbell Jan. 05, 2021 07:35 PM EST

Cleveland Browns cornerback M.J.Stewart Jr. (36) rushes Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Steelers QB Rudolph shows poise in return to Cleveland

By Will Graves Jan. 03, 2021 06:22 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Big Ben for MVP? Steelers star QB making a compelling case

By Will Graves Nov. 16, 2020 03:42 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) calls signals during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Week of isolation works for Big Ben; Steelers rip Bengals

By Will Graves Nov. 15, 2020 09:03 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
The Latest: Quarterbacks drafted No. 1 shine around NFL

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2020 01:34 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool, center left, makes a touchdown catch on a pass from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Improv class: Steelers' offense at ease operating on the fly

By Will Graves Nov. 05, 2020 06:13 PM EST

NFL Today, Week 5

By The Associated Press Oct. 11, 2020 09:21 PM EDT
SCOREBOARD Monday, Oct. 12 Los Angeles Chargers (1-3) at New Orleans (2-2), Monday 8:15 p.m. EDT, ESPN. ...

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) walks off the field with head coach Mike Tomlin after an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Back to work: Unbeaten Steelers welcome improving Eagles

By Will Graves Oct. 08, 2020 01:23 PM EDT

Steelers hope unexpected layoff doesn't mess with rhythm

By Will Graves Oct. 07, 2020 06:17 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Three weeks into his comeback from right elbow surgery, Ben Roethlisberger could feel the rust coming off. The timing...

GAR High School teachers Tim Lavelle, left, and Kathy Genovese surprise GAR senior Honesty Lopez with her graduation yard sign, Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. GAR High School principals and teachers met earlier as a group to go out to student houses within the district to surprise the students with graduation yards signs. (Mark Moran/The Citizens' Voice via AP)
Pro sports can resume in Pennsylvania, without spectators

By Marc Levy, Will Graves And Mark Scolforo May. 27, 2020 07:12 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2020, file photo, Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
QB of the future? RB of the present? Steelers weigh options

By Will Graves Apr. 16, 2020 12:32 PM EDT