Steelers Wire Podcast

Another nail-biter, another win for the Steelers, who remain the NFL’s only undefeated team at 8-0. Host Ryan O’Leary and Steelers Wire editor Curt Popejoy experienced all the feels during that painful comeback win over the terrible Cowboys. Curt has the latest on the team’s COVID-19 situation involving quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, and the guys preview this weekend’s division game against Joe Burrow and the sneaky-good Bengals. Powered by USA TODAY Sports with fantasy advice from The Huddle and the sports betting pick of the week from The Sportsbook Wire.

The Steelers' Mike Tomlin is now the winningest Black head coach in NFL history. Where does Tomlin rank among the NFL's best? Also, the guys break down Sunday's huge win over division rival Baltimore, and the Steelers acquisition of LB Avery Williamson from the Jets.

Ryan O'Leary and Steelers Wire editor Curt Popejoy discuss Pittsburgh's huge win over the Titans, and look ahead to this week's showdown with the Ravens. The guys also discuss the AFC playoff picture and the Steelers chances of fending off the Chiefs for the No. 1 seed.

Ryan O'Leary and Steelers Wire editor Curt Popejoy discuss the loss of star linebacker Devin Bush, and how the team might go about trying to replace him. The guys also discuss Le'Veon Bell's new home with the Chiefs, and look ahead to Sunday's showdown in Tennessee.

With Week 7 fantasy football advance from USA TODAY's The Huddle, along with sports bettering picks of the week from the Sportsbook Wire.

Steelers Wire editor Curt Popejoy gives his take on why fans in Pittsburgh shouldn't be pulling for a Le'Veon Bell reunion tour. Curt and host Ryan O'Leary also play and react to the unforgettable audio from last year's wild brawl that centered on the Browns' Myles Garrett and Steelers backup QB Mason Rudolph. (With fantasy football picks of the week from The Huddle, and sports betting tips from The Sportsbook Wire.)

Host Ryan O'Leary and Steelers Wire editor Curt Popejoy discuss a crazy week for the Steelers, who had their game with the Titans postponed due to the Titans' COVID-19 outbreak. For the Steelers, that meant a revised schedule and a forced Week 4 bye. The team isn't thrilled with the NFL's decision, and it shouldn't be.

Coming off a big win over the Houston Texans to get to 3-0 on the season, the Steelers learned this week that their Week 4 opponent, the Tennessee Titans, have had multiple staff members and players test positive for COVID-19. That game's been postponed. What have we learned about these Steelers? Do the stats really show that Big Ben is fully healthy? Host Ryan O'Leary discusses with Steelers Wire editor Curt Popejoy.

Host Ryan O'Leary and Steelers Wire editor Curt Popejoy break down Sunday's down-to-the-wire win over the Broncos, who put up quite a fight with backup QB Jeff Driskel playing most of the game. The guys discuss the Steelers' dink-and-dunk passing game, Big Ben's health, and a blitz-happy defense that hasn't quite played up to expectations through two weeks.

 Ben Roethlisberger returned to the field for the Steelers in Monday night's win over the Giants. According to host Ryan O'Leary and Steelers Wire Editor Curt Popejoy, Big Ben looks and sounds like a QB who's savoring the final snaps of a Hall of Fame career.

Host Ryan O'Leary and Steelers Wire editor Curt Popejoy discuss what could be a long night for Giants' second-year quarterback Daniel Jones in Monday night's 2020 season opener in New York. Can the Giants' unproven offensive line handle the Steelers' elite defense? The guys give their take on the game and all things Steelers entering Week 1.