Steelers' defense welcomes Watt, Fitzpatrick back
The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense will be closer to full strength against the Cincinnati Bengals with the return of T.J. Watt and Minkah Fitzpatrick and possible return of Joe Haden.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
5-4-1, 3rd in AFC North
- 8/5W 16-3
- 8/12W 24-16
- 8/21W 26-20
- 8/27L 34-9
- 9/12W 23-16
- 9/19L 26-17
- 9/26L 24-10
- 10/3L 27-17
- 10/10W 27-19
- 10/17W 23-20
- 10/31W 15-10
- 11/8W 29-27
- 11/14T 16-16
- 11/21L 41-37
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- 12/5
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h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 12/19
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 12/26
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- 1/9h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- Full Schedule
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Herbert throws for 382 yards, Chargers hold off Steelers
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Big Ben out vs. Lions after landing on COVID list
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2021 AFC North Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 7 | 3 | 0 | .700 | 247 | 230 |
| Cincinnati | 6 | 4 | 0 | .600 | 268 | 216 |
| Pittsburgh | 5 | 4 | 1 | .550 | 214 | 226 |
| Cleveland | 6 | 5 | 0 | .545 | 244 | 251 |
2021 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards237.314th
Rushing Yards90.727th
Points For21.420th
Points Against22.612th
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(24) | Najee Harris | RB | Alabama |
| 2(23) | Pat Freiermuth | TE | Penn State |
| 3(24) | Kendrick Green | C | Illinois |
| 4(23) | Dan Moore Jr. | OT | Texas A&M |
| 4(35) | Buddy Johnson | ILB | Texas A&M |
| 5(12) | Isaiahh Loudermilk | DT | Wisconsin |
| 6(32) | Quincy Roche | OLB | Miami (FL) |
| 7(18) | Tre Norwood | CB | Oklahoma |
| 7(27) | Pressley Harvin III | P | Georgia Tech |