Nov 5 - By Associated Press
Two Ben Roethlisberger touchdown passes, each set up when James Harrison forced a fumble, gave the Pittsburgh Steelers a 14-0 lead over Baltimore at the end of the first quarter, in steady rain at Heinz Field Monday night.
Nov 5 - By The Associated Press, AP Writer
Ben Roethlisberger gave Pittsburgh Steelers fans thrills and chills last night while leading the team to a 38-7 rout of the Baltimore Ravens. The thrills came when Roethlisberger threw for 164 yards and five touchdowns while the Steelers were building a 35-7 halftime lead.
Oct 21 - By The Associated Press, AP Writer
The Denver Broncos took the city's minds off the Colorado Rockies for a few hours Sunday night, beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-28 on Jason Elam's 49-yard field goal as time expired.
Oct 7 - By Alan Robinson, AP Sports Writer
The Pittsburgh Steelers didn't have their two best defensive players, their two starting wide receivers or much offense for the first half. With all that, they still had far too much for the Seattle Seahawks.
Jan 22 - By Alan Robinson, AP Sports Writer
When the Pittsburgh Steelers began identifying possible successors to former coach Bill Cowher, Mike Tomlin's name wasn't high on the list.
Dec 24 - By Alan Robinson, AP Sports Writer
The Baltimore Ravens are everything the Pittsburgh Steelers expected to be this season. Their quarterback doesn't get rattled by big-game pressure or hostile surroundings. Their running game is productive, consistent and frequently extends drives. Their defense, if not the best in the league, might be close to it.
Dec 17 - By Mike Cranston, AP Sports Writer
It may be too late, but the Pittsburgh Steelers are finally playing like last season's Super Bowl team.
Dec 7 - By Associated Press
First, Willie Parker ran over, around and through Cleveland's defense for a Pittsburgh Steelers-record 223 yards, more yards than Franco Harris or Jerome Bettis gained in a game. Then, Joey Porter piled on the Browns, insulting them and calling them names after the Steelers' 27-7 win Thursday night.
Dec 6 - By Dave Goldberg, AP Football Writer
The Pittsburgh Steelers are likely to be without four injured starters when they play host to Cleveland on Thursday night. The Browns are likely to be with Derek Anderson at quarterback.
Dec 3 - By Alan Robinson, AP Sports Writer
The Pittsburgh Steelers saw last week what happens when a hurried quarterback has no time to make throws, set up in the pocket or get any rhythm going. Too bad for them they waited until it was too late in the season to figure out how to do the same.
Nov 26 - By David Ginsburg, AP Sports Writer
While sacking Ben Roethlisberger nine times, the Baltimore Ravens smothered almost any chance the Pittsburgh Steelers had of successfully defending their Super Bowl title.
Nov 19 - By Tom Withers, AP Sports Writer
Once again, Big Ben struck right on time. Ben Roethlisberger shoveled a 4-yard touchdown pass to Willie Parker with 32 seconds left, rallying the Steelers to a 24-20 win over the Cleveland Browns, who were minutes away from kicking the defending Super Bowl champions into the AFC North basement.
Nov 7 - By Associated Press
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Joey Porter was fined $15,000 for remarks made to a member of referee Tony Corrente's officiating crew during a 20-13 loss at Oakland on Oct. 29.
Nov 5 - By Alan Robinson, AP Sports Writer
The Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers never thought they would already be playing for next year halfway through a season that began with so many expectations.
Nov 5 - By Dan Nephin, AP Writer
Two college students were arrested after police said they tried to break into Heinz Field early Sunday, hours before the Pittsburgh Steelers were to play the Denver Broncos. Anand Durvasula was charged with one count of trespass and Paul Sudeep was charged with one count of conspiracy, Cmdr. Thomas Stangrecki said.
Oct 29 - By Josh Dubow, AP Sports Writer
As putrid as the Oakland Raiders were to start the season, they're now at least as good — or is it bad? — as the Super Bowl champs.
Oct 25 - By Alan Robinson, AP Sports Writer
This is what Ben Roethlisberger and coach Bill Cowher were looking for: a normal day of practice for the quarterback.
Oct 15 - By Alan Robinson, AP Sports Writer
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Ben Roethlisberger couldn't have played any worse for a month. The NFL now must be wondering how much better the Super Bowl champions can be after a convincing all-is-well performance.
Oct 8 - By Bernie Wilson, AP Sports Writer
Willie Parker scored on a 9-yard run with 35 seconds left in the first quarter to give the Pittsburgh Steelers a 7-0 lead over San Diego on Sunday night.
Oct 8 - By Bernie Wilson, AP Sports Writer
With a flurry of passes, Philip Rivers beat Big Ben, wiped away the memories of "Martyball" and helped the San Diego Chargers make a pretty big statement.
Sep 21 - By Associated Press
Two dogs owned by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Joey Porter got off his fenced property and killed a miniature horse on a nearby farm, leading to citations that carry several hundred dollars in potential fines.
Sep 18 - By Mark Long, AP Sports Writer
Ben Roethlisberger gingerly walked off the field near the end of the game, grimacing and grasping his side after another hard hit. Big Ben was back. He wasn't back to form, though — and the Jacksonville Jaguars defense had a lot to with that.
Sep 14 - By Dave Goldberg, AP Football Writer
Charlie Batch is proving that Ben Roethlisberger isn't indispensable to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Sep 7 - By Alan Robinson, AP Sports Writer
Referee Walt Coleman stood waiting patiently for the red flag he sensed was coming from the Miami Dolphins' sideline. A minute or so before, the Steelers had gone ahead on a scoring play that may have taken tight end Heath Miller out of bounds, and there was no reason not to challenge.
Sep 3 - By Alan Robinson, AP Sports Writer
Ben Roethlisberger missed no playing or practice time despite nearly dying during a June motorcycle accident. A case of appendicitis will keep him out of the Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers' season opener.