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Joe and Brian breakdown the Steelers 27-14 payback win against the Cleveland Browns. How convincing was the victory? The hosts discuss the top moments, take a peek at the AFC playoff picture and the Steelers' upcoming game in Philadelphia. 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 ep...

Joe and Brian are back to preview the rematch between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns. The hosts expect a different outcome for various reasons this Sunday, as the game shifts to Pittsburgh with a focus on payback for the embarrassing loss from two weeks ago. Questions or Comments? Call the Steel City Underground Fan Line and have your question played on our podcast! The best question...

Joe and Brian break down the Steelers' big win over the Bengals, which puts Pittsburgh in sole possession of first place with a month's worth of football remaining. Were there any things to complain about in this game from the Steelers' perspective? Yes, there were! Tune in as the hosts discuss George Pickens, Joey Porter Jr., officiating, and Russell Wilson's career day, all in this jam-packed ep...

Joe and Brian discuss how Sunday's game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals is critical for both teams. For the Bengals, it could mean being mathematically eliminated from playoff contention with a month's worth of games still to be played. For the Steelers, they will need to maintain ground over the Baltimore Ravens for the lead in the AFC North and a potential home playoff gam...

Joe and Brian discuss what went right and what went wrong in an ugly AFC North matchup on Thursday Night Football between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns. With the two-win Browns walking away with a victory over the Steelers, is there cause for concern? What areas did the Steelers do well in and what areas could they improve? Also, what other factors made this game disappointing, but...

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 Ci...

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...

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 th...

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 sch...

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 Cit...

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...

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...

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...

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 Justi...

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 Pitt...

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? Cal...

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 oth...

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...

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...

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...

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 th...

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 qu...

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 se...

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 Russel...

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...