The sprained left foot of QB Ben Roethlisberger might be the least of the 2-2 Pittsburgh Steelers' injury problems this week. Coach Mike Tomlin told the media this week that he expects his quarterback to play on Sunday when the embattled AFC champions host the 3-1 Tennessee Titans. Outside Linebacker James Harrison requires surgery to repair a fractured orbital bone near his … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Steelers Banged up in Front 7: Harrison, Smith Injured
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Indianapolis Colts Get Banged Up, Fall to 0-4
This one hurt. In more ways than one. Not only did the Indianapolis Colts fall to 0-4 with their 24-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium, the team also incurred injuries to several difference-making players -- one such injury among the ugliest the sport has seen. The Colts were competitive, but they still have a long way to go in terms of closing … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Get Banged Up, Fall to 0-4
Steelers Troy Polamalu’s College Counterpart (Hair Wise): Illini RB Troy Pollard
The similarities between Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu and Illinois Fighting Illini leading rusher Troy Pollard go further than just the amazing coincidence in names. There's the hair thing too! You've seen Polamalu's shampoo commercials, right? "Troy Polamolecules dude." You can go here for more. But let's learn more about the man nicknamed "bucket o' hair." … [Read more...] about Steelers Troy Polamalu’s College Counterpart (Hair Wise): Illini RB Troy Pollard
It’s Time for Curtis Painter, Indianapolis Colts- Boiler Up Purdue Fans
Curtis Painter has been the subject of much opinion during his tenure as the backup quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts -- most of those opinions negative. He's not a NFL-caliber QB. Anyone would be better than that no-talent waste of a draft pick. Are these opinions really the case? Is this thinking based on his play in meaningful games (his total is one, last … [Read more...] about It’s Time for Curtis Painter, Indianapolis Colts- Boiler Up Purdue Fans
Indianapolis Colts Shine in Defeat, Fall to Pittsburgh Steelers
The Indianapolis Colts indeed fell to 0-3 Sunday night at Lucas Oil Stadium as many predicted they would. I'm sure few people, however, predicted that a loss that dropped the Colts to 0-3 would feel so good. The Colts put forth a stellar effort on the field and pushed the Pittsburgh Steelers to the brink in a 23-20 loss. Steelers kicker Shaun Suisham kicked a 38-yard … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Shine in Defeat, Fall to Pittsburgh Steelers
Indianapolis Colts — And Fans — Need to Prove Themselves Against Pittsburgh
After two bad losses to open the 2011 NFL season, the Indianapolis Colts are close to confirming everyone's worst fears about the team without Peyton Manning. Tonight's prime-time matchup with the defending AFC champion Pittsburgh Steelers (1-1) at Lucas Oil Stadium can either establish one and for all that the Colts can't contend without their four-time MVP starting … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts — And Fans — Need to Prove Themselves Against Pittsburgh
Indianapolis Colts’ Peyton Manning Reportedly Being Evaluated Again
Thanks to our ever-evolving flow of news, we're seeing countless different rumors about what's going on with Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning. Is he undergoing another neck surgery? Could he miss the Colts' season opener at Houston on Sunday? Is he out for the entire season? This much we have seen confirmed: ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported that Manning was … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts’ Peyton Manning Reportedly Being Evaluated Again
Fantasy Football Studs, Duds & Sleepers: AFC North
With the NFL lockout finally behind us, football fans can finally turn our attention from the courtrooms and onto the field, where it belongs. In the coming weeks, I will rank the fantasy studs, duds and sleepers for each division. Today, the AFC North gets some time under the microscope. … [Read more...] about Fantasy Football Studs, Duds & Sleepers: AFC North