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Cleveland Browns strong safety Karl Joseph (42) recovers a fumbled in the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021.(AP Photo/Don Wright)
Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers 1/10/2021

Jan. 10, 2021 08:38 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger warms up before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals 12/21/2020

Dec. 21, 2020 07:42 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (30) is gang tackled by Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Vernon Butler (94) and Harrison Phillips (99) during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Lack of balance leaves Steelers, Roethlisberger reeling

By Will Graves Dec. 14, 2020 02:55 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) celebrates with Chukwuma Okorafor after taking a 3-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Steelers suddenly on the skids after dismal loss to Buffalo

By Will Graves Dec. 14, 2020 12:51 AM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger takes off his helmet on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Bills improve to 10-3 with 26-15 win over sloppy Steelers

By John Wawrow Dec. 13, 2020 11:45 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) throws a pass under pressure by Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Matt Milano (58) during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills 12/13/2020

Dec. 13, 2020 08:36 PM EST

Washington Football Team tight end Logan Thomas (82) hauls in a 15-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Alex Smith during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
PowerPoint: On 3-game run, Washington's Rivera eyes humility

By Howard Fendrich Dec. 08, 2020 04:09 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron (85) leaps over Washington Football Team cornerback Ronald Darby (23) after taking a pass from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
First loss leaves Steelers with plenty to work on

By Will Graves Dec. 08, 2020 02:14 PM EST

Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden (23) after making a catch during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Washington Football Team at Pittsburgh Steelers 12/7/2020

Dec. 07, 2020 05:14 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell (24) runs away from Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker L.J. Fort (58) during the first half of an NFL football game, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Dupree's injury latest hurdle for unbeaten Steelers

By Will Graves Dec. 03, 2020 04:03 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Tyus Bowser (54) runs past Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) after making an interception during the first half of an NFL football game, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Short-handed Ravens put up fight, fall short in Pittsburgh

By Will Graves Dec. 02, 2020 09:31 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell (24) runs away from Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker L.J. Fort (58) during the first half of an NFL football game, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Steelers overcome rust, short-handed Ravens to move to 11-0

By Will Graves Dec. 02, 2020 06:53 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) is tacked after making a catch by Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Isiah Swann (37) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Steelers' Smith-Schuster still 'lit' but with a dash of grit

By Will Graves Nov. 19, 2020 05:05 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) intercepts a Dallas Cowboys' Garrett Gilbert pass in the end zone as Cameron Sutton (20) and Cowboys wide receiver Cedrick Wilson (11) look on in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Injured Big Ben rallies unbeaten Steelers past Cowboys 24-19

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 08, 2020 07:54 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys chief operating officer/director of player personnel Stephen Jones, left, and owner Jerry Jones, center, greet Pittsburgh Steelers team owner Art Rooney II, right, during team warmups before an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Dallas Cowboys 11/8/2020

Nov. 08, 2020 03:58 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) throws a pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
The Latest: Home teams now 65-65-1 in this pandemic season

By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2020 01:13 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) scores his second touchdown of the game against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Steelers WR Diontae Johnson hopes injury woes are behind him

By Will Graves Oct. 30, 2020 03:35 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) passes as offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva (78) blocks Tennessee Titans linebacker Harold Landry (58) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Tennessee Titans 10/25/2020

Oct. 25, 2020 01:14 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) stretches, trying to score a touchdown past Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson (98) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Pittsburgh. Claypool came up short but the Steelers scored on the next play, winning 38-7. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Devin Bush's knee injury clouds Steelers' unbeaten start

By Will Graves Oct. 19, 2020 04:05 PM EDT