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 …

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…

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 Ste…

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 pos…

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’…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 […] Sunday Nigh…

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 […] P…

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 […] Steelers sabotage unbeaten streak in 27-24 loss …

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 […] Can the Steelers extend…

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 ho…

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 […] Can the Steelers keep their win streak going…

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 […] Few style points as Steel…

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. […] Can the Steelers stack another …

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 […] Despite…

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 […] Rumors…

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 […] Steelers roster reactions and predicti…

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 […] Steelers roster strengths and co…

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, […] Are we overreactin…

Joe and Brian discuss the recent happenings following the Steelers’ preseason game against the Texans and the close of training camp. Which players need a boost going into Saturday’s game against the Buffalo Bills? Who is in danger of losing their starting position or roster spot? And what else should we expect from this weekend’s […] Steelers on t…

Joe returns with his thoughts about the Steelers’ first preseason game of the 2024 season against the Houston Texans. There were some sloppy moments in the game but overall many positives. Joe picks his winners and losers and gives some insight into what fans should look forward to in the coming weeks. Questions or Comments? […] Winners and losers …