The Steelers walk away Sunday with a huge win over the Baltimore Ravens, as Pittsburgh improves to 8-2 and takes a commanding lead in the AFC North. Joe and Brian take a look at the victory and discuss if the Steelers can keep the momentum going on a short week as the team heads to Cleveland for a Thursday Night Football encounter with the Cleveland Browns. Questions or Comments? Call the Steel City Underground Fan Line and have your question played on our podcast! The best questions will...

Joe flies solo on this edition of the SCU Podcast to detail the weekend’s biggest game as the 7-2 Pittsburgh Steelers host the 7-3 Baltimore Ravens. Just how big is this game for the Steelers? Aside from AFC North supremacy, it could tip the scales of balance between the NFL’s top-scoring offense (Ravens) and defense (Steelers). Hear Joe’s keys to the game, catch up on the injury report, and more in this pregame episode. Questions or Comments? Call the Steel City Underground Fan Line and...

Joe and Brian examine the Steelers one-point victory Sunday over the Washington Commanders. Rookie QB Jayden Daniels and his squad may be the best team the Steelers have faced yet this season. Despite some setbacks, Pittsburgh received contributions for several areas, including players who haven’t been on the team for very long. Hear what the hosts have to say and stick around for the end where they compare the season thus far to their preseason predictions! Questions or Comments? Call...

Joe and Brian are back from the bye week to discuss the upcoming second half of the schedule for the Pittsburgh Steelers. That begins with a road trip to face the 7-2 Washington Commanders, a team on a hot streak that’s going to be a tough challenge for Pittsburgh. The rest of the schedule looks rough but several roster moves appear to have the Steelers situated for the homestretch of the 2024 schedule. The hosts discuss this and more in the latest episode. Questions or Comments? Call the...

Joe and Brian examine the highlights of the Pittsburgh Steelers 26-18 win over the New York Giants on Monday Night Football. What went right? What went wrong? And what can we expect going forward as the team heads into a bye week? It may not seem important now, but Pittsburgh’s 6-2 record could be enough to send them to a division title and the postseason. Questions or Comments? Call the Steel City Underground Fan Line and have your question played on our podcast! The best questions will...

Joe and Brian are back to preview the Monday Night Football clash between two of the most storied franchises in the National Football League as the Pittsburgh Steelers host the New York Giants. The 2-5 Giants have struggled on offense this season, making them a prime target for T.J. Watt and company. However, the Giants defense features the league’s leader in sacks, Dexter Lawrence, and is capable of playing spoiler against a still unproven Steelers offense and patchwork line. Will this...

They say there’s a thin line between genius and insanity. When something works, you look smart; when it doesn’t, you look foolish. The decision to start Russell Wilson over Justin Fields was a wise move, as the Steelers soared past the New York Jets on Sunday Night Football with a 37-15 victory. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin quipped he gets “paid the big bucks” to make these decisions, and once again showed the league he’s playing chess instead of checkers with how he operates his...

Joe and Brian debate the pros and cons of the Steelers starting Russell Wilson over Justin Fields this Sunday night against the New York Jets. The conversation takes an in-depth look at Wilson’s and Fields’ careers, how they compare with other quarterbacks, and why the “if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it” cliché may be lost on some fans. The Jets come to town with their own issues, some of which may be a daunting task up against the Steelers’ defense. The hosts preview the big matchup and how...

Joe and Brian discuss the Steelers’ huge 32-13 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Pittsburgh’s defense put the clamps down on the Raiders, forcing multiple turnovers and giving their offense short fields to work with. The hosts wonder if this winning formula is sustainable as the schedule increases in difficulty. Also, Joe and Brian talk about whether Mike Tomlin should stick with Justin Fields as his starting quarterback or if it’s time to make a change to Russell...

The Las Vegas Raiders have their backs against a wall due to several injuries and a change at the quarterback position. But are they any different than the Steelers? We’ve seen these “winnable” games before! This season, the Steelers lost two close matchups to the Colts and Cowboys. Should the Raiders game even be competitive? Joe dives in the huge injury list and the side stories surrounding Pittsburgh’s problems, including the possibility of Russell Wilson starting over Justin Fields this...

Joe and Brian run through all of the “legitimate” reasons Steelers fans should be alarmed following a 20-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Can we point the finger of blame at the defense? Coaching? Justin Fields? The offense, offensive line, run game, Arthur Smith, or what or who exactly? The hosts run through all of the names, situations, and more in this postgame episode. Questions or Comments? Call the Steel City Underground Fan Line and have your question played on our podcast! The best...

Zac returns with thoughts about the Colts’ loss and how that parlays into Justin Fields’ future as the Steelers starting quarterback. He and Joe debate if there’s room for Russell Wilson, how the offensive line and running game may look against the Cowboys, and other injuries impacting Dallas’ defense. Could this be another big week for Pittsburgh’s offense and will we see touchdowns from some otherwise absent star players? Tune in to hear their thoughts on these topics plus trade discussion...

Join Joe and Brian for a bonus “Postgame Extra” edition of the SCU Podcast as the hosts dig into various topics following the Steelers-Colts clash from Sunday. The duo discusses Najee Harris’ future with the Steelers following a lackluster game against Indy, plus the unpredictability of the NFL, the success (or failure) of rookie quarterbacks and how the AFC North is shaping up to be Pittsburgh’s for the taking. Questions or Comments? Call the Steel City Underground Fan Line and have your...

Joe and Brian join forces to examine the aftermath of the Steelers 27-24 loss to the Colts. Sunday’s loss was the first of the Steelers season, as Pittsburgh dropped to a 3-1 record. With fans pointing fingers of blame in a “winnable game” was there any individual player who is at fault? Was it a team collapse? And could the coaching staff have done anything differently? Also, should Justin Fields should remain the team’s starting quarterback? The hosts look at these storylines and more in...

Brian is back as he joins Joe for a preview of Sunday’s game featuring the Steelers versus the Colts. Pittsburgh travels for their third road game in four weeks looking to extend their 3-0 unbeaten streak against a 1-2 Indianapolis team. Will this be another big game for the Steelers defense? Can Justin Fields repeat his success against Indy? And how optimistic are the hosts that the Steelers are just beginning to peak? All of this and more in our latest episode. Questions or...

Steelers Nation must be happy with Pittsburgh’s 3-0 start to the 2024 season. But is the success a mirage? Joe looks at the latest team victory while breaking down individual performances that stood out (including Justin Fields and Nick Herbig). The host shares his thoughts on the starting quarterback spot going forward and why this Steelers team could be “for real.” Questions or Comments? Call the Steel City Underground Fan Line and have your question played on our podcast! The best...

Joe flies solo to detail the Steelers home opener on Sunday as they host the Los Angeles Chargers. Both teams enter Acrisure Stadium with a 2-0 record, and each has questions surrounding them. Hear why Joe believes this is an even matchup and what the keys to victory will be for the Steelers to start their season 3-0. Questions or Comments? Call the Steel City Underground Fan Line and have your question played on our podcast! The best questions will be answered in a future episode. – Dial...

Joe and Zac return to dissect the Steelers’ second win of the 2024 season as they topped the Denver Broncos 13-16. While the victory had few style points, some arguments against this year’s team are invalid. The hosts breakdown how the critics linking last year’s mistakes to this year’s success are mostly wrong and why the Steelers feel more like contenders, rather than pretenders, as the young season is underway. Questions or Comments? Call the Steel City Underground Fan Line and have...

Joe and Zac preview Week 2’s matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Denver Broncos. The Steelers travel to the Mile High City where they seldom have success, but how might that be different in 2024? The Broncos are led by rookie quarterback Bo Nix, who had a less-than-ideal start to his NFL career last week. Meanwhile, the Steelers could be led by Justin Fields, last week’s starter, or Russell Wilson, who would be seeking a revenge game against his former team. Those narratives aside,...

Joe and Brian detail the highlights and lowlights from the Steelers’ Week 1 win over the Atlanta Falcons. What grades do they give for Justin Fields, new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, and head coach Mike Tomlin? And is the defensive, ball-control identity of the team sustainable long-term? The hosts look beyond the stats and score to answer these questions and more in this episode. Questions or Comments? Call the Steel City Underground Fan Line and have your question played on our...

Joe and Brian catch fans up on the latest news and notes surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers, including the fallout from Brandon Aiyuk re-signing with the San Francisco 49ers, the impact of Isaac Seumalo’s injury, and the new contract extension for Cameron Heyward. The hosts also preview Sunday’s kickoff to the 2024 regular season as the Steelers travel to Atlanta to face the Falcons. Questions or Comments? Call the Steel City Underground Fan Line and have your question played on our...

Joe and Brian breakdown all of the Pittsburgh Steelers transactions as the team trims down from 91 players to a 53-man active roster. Though there weren’t many surprises, there are some details to point out. Also, will the team look to make any other moves over the next few days? Which areas could be those that they target? The hosts then dive into the four AFC North teams as per their yearly tradition of predicting records for the Steelers, Bengals, Browns, and Ravens. Who takes the North?...

Joe and Brian discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers’ final preseason game this Saturday against the Detroit Lions. As the preseason winds down and the team heads into the regular season, what are some of the strongest areas of the roster? And what are some of the position groups that should be a cause for concern? The hosts break down the various position groups and players, highlight coaching and bring everyone up to date on the latest news and notes for the franchise. Also, stick around as the...

In this edition of the Steel City Underground Steelers Podcast, Joe tries to find silver linings in the dark clouds that (literally) hung over Acrisure Stadium on Saturday evening in a 9-3 loss to the Buffalo Bills. The Steelers came out sluggish, and as a team looked terrible. However, some individuals should be pointed out, including some that need to get on the field soon to make an impact for the 2024 season. Questions or Comments? Call the Steel City Underground Fan Line and have your...