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2021 Season
2021 Schedule
9-7-1, 2nd in AFC North
Butler retiring after 7 seasons as Steelers' DC
Keith Butler has decided to retire after seven seasons as the defensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team announced Saturday.
Ryan Shazier gets free throws up after a Duke practice (0:22)
Rudolph, Haskins relish chance to replace Big Ben
In-house candidates Mason Rudolph and Dwayne Haskins say they're both prepared to compete for the Steelers' starting QB job come next season.
NFL execs make 10 predictions for 2022: QB trades, coach surprises and more
Will Russell Wilson or Aaron Rodgers leave their teams? Could a big-name coach make a surprising decision? What will the NFC East teams do at QB? Execs help us look to the future.
Tomlin: 'All options' on table for next Steelers QB
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that "all options are on the table" this offseason when it comes to finding Ben Roethlisberger's successor as the team's starting quarterback.
What's next for all six NFL playoff losers: Barnwell on the Patriots' problem, Cowboys' bad day, more
The Patriots need more help for Mac Jones. The Cowboys shouldn't make a rash decision. The Eagles need to upgrade on defense.
Wild Card Roundup
Laura, Marcus, Mina, Dan, and RC dissect the Wild Card weekend that was, Swagu puts the big men in the spotlight on Big Man Ballin, and they get everyone set for Cardinals vs. Rams on Monday Night Football.
Big Ben calls his career with Steelers 'an honor'
Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger didn't use the word retirement following Pittsburgh's season-ending wild-card loss to the Chiefs but called his 18-year career with the franchise "an honor'' and said he's looking forward to the next chapter.
Mahomes leads Chiefs to 42-21 wild-card romp over Steelers
— The Chiefs were going nowhere on offense against Pittsburgh early Sunday night, so coach Andy Reid had wide receiver Mecole Hardman take a shotgun snap and hand off to running back Darrel Williams on a trick play.
Travis Kelce's first career passing TD helps Chiefs dominate Steelers
After a first quarter filled with punts, the Steelers finally found the scoreboard with their defense.
Game plan keys for the Cardinals-Rams wild-card matchup: How each team could win on Monday
How can all 12 teams win this weekend and move on to the divisional round? We outlined keys to victory in each wild-card matchup.
GameDay on ESPN Radio: Best Bets - NFL Super Wild Card Weekend (w/Anita Marks)
Emmett Golden and Gabe Neitzel are joined on GameDay on ESPN Radio by ESPN Daily Wager's Anita Marks, who breaks down all the best bets for NFL Super Wild Card Weekend.
Steelers activate Smith-Schuster for Chiefs game
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster was activated off injured reserve on Saturday and will be available for Sunday's wild-card game at Kansas City.
LeVelle Moton and Mike Tomlin develop coaching bond across sports
Moton, the North Carolina Central men's basketball coach, credits the Steelers coach with helping him build a supportive Black coaches network
Did Cooper Kupp just have one of the greatest WR seasons ... ever? Ranking the best since 1983
The Rams' star wideout just put up 145 catches for 1,947 yards and 16 touchdowns, and he did it with efficiency.
Almost Wild Card Time
The crew gives predictions for the Wild Card games, and we have injury updates for the weekend.
Ben Roethlisberger's not done yet
The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, now on the eve of a surprising playoff curtain call, has always viewed himself as indestructible -- a defining trait that leaves a complicated legacy.
Kupp, Adams among unanimous AP All-Pro picks
Five players, including dynamic pass-catchers Cooper Kupp and Davante Adams, are unanimous choices for the Associated Press 2021 NFL All-Pro Team.
Wild Card Breakdowns
Breaking news from Schefter pertaining to head coaching., and we break down the wild card playoff picture this weekend.
JuJu looks 'ready' for possible return from IR
Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster returned to practice Thursday, starting the 21-day window during which he can be activated from injured reserve.
Barnwell predicts the entire NFL playoff bracket: 13 games, one Super Bowl champion
Will we see Tom Brady in another Super Bowl? Could the Chiefs run through the AFC again? Let's pick every postseason game.
Ranking the 14 quarterbacks in the NFL playoffs: Strengths, weaknesses and what's at stake
Which playoff quarterback would you want on your team? Seth Walder ranks them 1-14 and spills their strengths and weaknesses.
Hour 1: Who Has the Most Pressure?
The Nets Big 3 pick up a big win over the Bulls. The guys look ahead to Super Wild Card Weekend. Do the Steelers have a chance to beat the Chiefs? Big Ben certainly doesn't think so. How much pressure is on the Cowboys after Jerry Jones implied it was Super Bowl or bust in Dallas? Dianna Russini joins to talk about playoff pressure.
Big Ben: Long odds vs. K.C. so let's 'have fun'
Ben Roethlisberger said Wednesday the Steelers probably shouldn't be in the playoffs and are big underdogs against the Chiefs so his team's plan is to " just go in and play and have fun."
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2021 AFC North Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 10 | 7 | 0 | .588 | 460 | 376 |
| Pittsburgh | 9 | 7 | 1 | .559 | 343 | 398 |
| Cleveland | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 349 | 371 |
| Baltimore | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 387 | 392 |
2021 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards222.215th
Rushing Yards93.129th
Points For20.221st
Points Against23.420th