Defense To Blame For Steelers' Loss To Oakland
If last week was redemption week for the Steelers, what, then, do you call what happened Sunday in Oakland?
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If last week was redemption week for the Steelers, what, then, do you call what happened Sunday in Oakland?
Mistakes cost Steelers AFC matchup in loss to Oakland
The Steelers headed to the West Coast to take on the Oakland Raiders in Week 3 of the season hoping to build on their victory over the New York Jets. It was a close game that took a scary turn when one of the Raiders was knocked out during a helmet-to-helmet hit in the fourth quarter. After that, the Steelers just couldn't hold on to the lead.
Welcome to the Saturday blog! As you'll find through the rest of the season, the Saturday blog will break down the injury situation for the Steelers and their opponent. You've probably been hearing for years that a certain player is questionable, probable, or doubtful and wonder what these words really mean. Why was a guy doubtful and then magically made 10 tackles in the game? And howe about those probables that suddenly are scratched from the lineup?
The Steelers will again be without the services of their all pros on defense, as Troy Polamalu and James Harrison once again will sit out, but the Raiders squad is far from full strength either.
The Pittsburgh Steelers-Oakland Raiders matchups of the 1970s are still legendary, and former Steelers PR man Joe Gordon joins Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan's Ron Cook to stroll down memory lane.
CBS NFL analyst Boomer Esiason drops by the Vinnie & Cook Show on Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan.
With the Steelers playing the Oakland Raiders on Sunday 40 years removed from the Immaculate Reception, the Fan Morning Show chatted on Friday with Frenchy Fuqua, running back for that legendary 1972 Steelers team.
93-7 The Fan's Jim Colony made his usual trip down to the South Side this week, where he caught up with Steelers' center Maurkice Pouncey for their regular "In Depth With Maurkice Pouncey" spot and also chatted with wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders.
The Machine checked in with The Fan Morning Show Friday to make his picks for Week 3 of the NFL season.
The Raiders ready for anything Steelers toss their way Sunday.
The Steelers visit the "Black Hole" this Sunday and playing Oakland recently has put the Steelers in a hole. Considering how bad they have been over the last decade and a half, the Raiders have had more than their share of success against the Steelers.
Two weeks in the books in your fantasy league and nothing is going as planned.
Steelers linebacker Larry Foote joined The Fan Morning Show on Thursday to announce that he will be a weekly guest of the show, each Tuesday at 8 a.m.
Paul Bessire, known better by the the nickname of his program, "The Prediction Machine," checked in with The Fan Morning Show Thursday for his regular weekly spot, which can be heard Thursdays at 8:40 a.m.
The Oakland Raiders have struggled out of the gates in the 2012 season, losing their first two games by a combined 30 points. The Raiders have held 1st half leads in both of the games they have played this year, but have been dominated in the second half.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have always been known to have a vicious defense with many big-name stars all over the field. Take away a number of them due to injury though, and things could begin to get scary for the Terrible Towel twirlers.
NFL on CBS play-by-play broadcaster Ian Eagle joined The Fan Morning Show on Wednesday to preview the Steelers' Sunday matchup against the Raiders, which he will be calling.
Steelers' fans know that opposing offenses need that the flowing hair of Troy Polamalu needs to be feared at all times. What other teams need to realize when facing the yellow and black is that Ryan Clark is just as dangerous on the other side.
93-7 The Fan Steelers insider Ed Bouchette from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette checks in with Vinnie & Cook.
The Steelers moved to 1-1 on the young season with a 27-10 win over the New York Jets on Sunday. To recap, Steelers beat writer for the Post-Gazette, and 93.7 The Fan Steelers Insider, Ed Bouchette spoke with The Fan Morning Show on Monday.
The first home game of the regular season brought thousands of Steelers' fans to the North Shore on Sunday afternoon.
After opening the season last weekend with loss to the Denver Broncos, the Steelers came home to the friendly confines of Heinz Field looking for their first win of the season. This weekend brought Mark Sanchez and the New York Jets to town.
Steelers to take field Sunday without two key defensive starters, as both Harrison and now Polamalu look to both be on the sidelines against the Jets.
When fans show up for the Steelers' home opener this weekend, there will be some new features at Heinz Field. The stadium now has high definition video and audio.
Five Upper St. Clair High School students are running the Pittsburgh Marathon Relay in honor of their friend who died of brain cancer.
The Flyers defeated the Penguins, 1-0, in Game 6 in overtime on Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena to advance in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Paige Coffey's remains were found earlier this month in Cleveland, Ohio, nearly seven years after she went missing, officials said.
Duquesne Light leaders are reflecting on the lessons learned from a storm that knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of people a year ago.
A 15-year-old boy in West Virginia caught a record-breaking golden rainbow trout.
Five Upper St. Clair High School students are running the Pittsburgh Marathon Relay in honor of their friend who died of brain cancer.
The Flyers defeated the Penguins, 1-0, in Game 6 in overtime on Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena to advance in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Paige Coffey's remains were found earlier this month in Cleveland, Ohio, nearly seven years after she went missing, officials said.
Duquesne Light leaders are reflecting on the lessons learned from a storm that knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of people a year ago.
A 15-year-old boy in West Virginia caught a record-breaking golden rainbow trout.
The Pennsylvania House passed two bills about digital identification earlier this week.
As nurses from UPMC Magee Womens Hospital continue to negotiate their first union contract, two of them visited D.C. to fight for their patients.
King Charles attended a state dinner at the White House, after speaking about what he called the "truly unique" relationship between the U.K. and the U.S. in an address to Congress.
Ohio's Republican primary for governor is a few weeks away, but there are few signs that the top candidate sees it as a competitive race.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
As the war in Iran continues, the impact is hitting Americans' wallets, especially at the gas pump.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
The rising price of tomatoes is impacting some restaurants around Pittsburgh.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning sports fans to watch for scams as they buy tickets and merchandise tied to the NBA and NHL playoffs.
Ozzy Lusth may be a legendary Survivor player, but how well does he know the show itself? We put his knowledge to the test!
Ozzy Lusth has outwitted, outplayed, and outlasted so many to become one of the greatest Survivor players of all-time. He sat down with Heather and David to talk about still going for that elusive victory.
When you think of opera, you think of high drama, tragedy, and heartbreak, but Falstaff is a classic story with plenty of mischief, and you can see it right here in Pittsburgh!
12 students from two Pittsburgh area high schools have made a name for themselves in the global problem-solving competition, Odyssey of the Mind, and they came to the PTL studios with a challenge for Heather, David, and Ron!
Skate the Square is coming to the newly renovated Market Square in May, and we react to the brand new Ted Lasso teaser!
After suffering roof damage from this year's brutal winter, a Pittsburgh family says their insurance company has left them with even bigger problems.
The Downtown Neighbors Alliance's board voted Thursday to dissolve the organization.
The federal government will begin the long-awaited cleanup of a nuclear waste dump outside Apollo in Armstrong County.
Short-term rental owners in Washington County could soon face new scrutiny.
Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Edward Borkowski refused to drop an attempted homicide charge against Jasper Hilliard.
Across the country, there's a rise in cases of a seasonal illness that's causing medical professionals to speak out.
As nurses from UPMC Magee Womens Hospital continue to negotiate their first union contract, two of them visited D.C. to fight for their patients.
A growing number of parents across the U.S. are declining routine preventive care for their newborns. Doctors say the trend is raising concerns.
Shaler Township has installed new AEDs in 10 of its parks.
Health care workers are preparing to care for anyone who will need treatment.
The Flyers defeated the Penguins, 1-0, in Game 6 in overtime on Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena to advance in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
If the Flyers win, they advance to the second round and face the Carolina Hurricanes.
Ray Goss called his first Duquesne basketball game in 1968 and missed only two games during his nearly sixty years with the university.
Alec Burleson and Jordan Walker drove in three runs apiece to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to an 11-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Atlanta-based railroad said Friday that it earned $547 million, or $2.43 per share, down from $750 million, or $3.31 per share, a year ago.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
North Side business owners were left frustrated after unauthorized NFL draft no-parking signs appeared on Western Avenue.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
Musgraves will perform at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, September 8.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Gaffigan announced a continuation of his "Everything Is Wonderful!" Tour and he'll stop in Pittsburgh in November.
Western Pennsylvania natives Bret Michaels and KELS talked about their upcoming free performances at the NFL draft.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
Five Upper St. Clair High School students are running the Pittsburgh Marathon Relay in honor of their friend who died of brain cancer.
Penguins fans were shocked after losing in overtime to the Flyers in Game 6 on Wednesday.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
We often talk about people who are worried about the cost of food, but people can also face food insecurity when it comes to feeding their pets. Barry Pintar has more on how one community is trying to solve that problem.
One year ago, a deadly storm left some people in western Pennsylvania without power for a week. Mamie Bah talks to Duquesne Light leaders about what the utility has learned since then.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
