Tag: Joey Porter Jr.

Steelers’ turnovers and injuries spell disaster in Week 16 loss to Ravens

Injuries and turnovers doomed the Steelers in Week 16, as the Ravens denied them the AFC North title with a 34-17 victory.

Hearts have shattered all throughout the Steel City. With the Pittsburgh Steelers on the cusp of clinching the AFC North, the Baltimore Ravens prevented the Black and Gold from securing the divisional title in Week 16.

The Ravens soundly defeated the Steelers 34-17, with injuries and turnovers playing a huge role throughout the Week 16 contest.

Heading into the matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers were down several key starters on both sides of the ball: WR George Pickens, SS DeShon Elliott, DT Larry Ogunjobi, and CB Donte Jackson. Black and Gold injuries continued to pile up as the team lost starting CB Joey Porter Jr. and ST/WR Ben Skowronek during the game.

As if this wasn’t bad enough, Russell Wilson’s fumble in the red zone—when he could have easily slid to avoid the big hit—and his costly pick-six all but handed the Ravens the Week 16 victory and potentially the division.

There is little time to correct their mistakes, however, as the Pittsburgh Steelers must now turn their attention to the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day in Week 17.

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Steelers CB questionable to return with injury

The Steelers are now down three starters in the secondary.

Things were already bad for the Pittsburgh Steelers on defense and it’s only gotten worse in the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens. Already down starting cornerback Donte Jackson, Pittsburgh saw cornerback Joey Porter Jr. go out in the middle of the first round with a calf injury. According to ESPN NFL reporter Brooke Pryor, Porter is questionable to return.

With Porter and Jackson out, the Steelers starting cornerbacks are James Pierre and Cory Trice Jr. This means Pittsburgh will be forced to abandon any sort of man coverage and just try and tread water in zone and hope the pass rush can keep the Ravens honest.

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Steelers corner rips officials after rough performance vs the Eagles

Joey Porter got literally pushed around by AJ Brown on Sunday.

There was plenty of blame to go around in the Pittsburgh Steelers loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Some of that blame falls on the Steelers secondary as Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts carved them up in the air to the tune of 290 passing yards. 110 of those yards went to wide receiver AJ Brown and it really felt like they were trying to prove a point against the secondary.

One Steelers player who decided to vent about the situation was cornerback Joey Porter Jr. Porter vented about the struggles he had with Brown and it sounded a little like sour grapes from the second-year star.

“The refs are letting him push off,” Porter lamented. “At the end of the day, that’s what it is on tape. He’s just throwing us, but he’s one of those guys where they aren’t going to call it.”

 

Porter went on to say he wasn’t making an excuse while doing just that. Porter is the Steelers top coverage player. It’s not a great look to have him complaining about the officials after an ugly loss.

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Sights and sounds from first half as Eagles hold a 17-13 lead over Steelers

Sights and sounds from first half as Eagles hold a 17-13 lead over Steelers

Philadelphia established its passing game and was dominant on defense, but the scoreboard tells a different story as the Eagles hold just a 17-13 lead over Pittsburgh after one half.

Vic Fangio’s defense held the Steelers to just 80 yards of offense on 30 plays in the first half, but two costly Eagles turnovers and two Chris Boswell field goals have Mike Tomlin’s team within four.

With the second half set to begin, we’re looking at sights and sounds from the first half.

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Expect more Joey Porter Jr. penalties with Week 14 officiating crew

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. must be more disciplined vs the Cleveland Browns because of flag-happy officiating crew.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are gearing up to face the Cleveland Browns in Week 14 of the 2024 NFL season. A key factor in this matchup will be the officiating crew, led by referee Land Clark.

According to NFLpenalties.com, Clark and his officiating team frequently call false starts (30), offensive holding (22), and defensive pass interference (15). Although Clark’s crew doesn’t lead the league in DPIs, they rank among the highest, which is particularly relevant for Joey Porter Jr. Clark’s crew called Porter just once for DPI in Pittsburgh’s Week 4 loss at Indianapolis.

Known for his physical play, Porter has struggled with penalties, drawing six flags (four accepted) in a recent game against the Cincinnati Bengals. These six penalties marked the most by an NFL cornerback since Week 3 of the 2022 season, though only four were enforced.

Mike Tomlin has expressed patience with Porter’s aggressive style, emphasizing the need to match opponents’ physicality like the Browns’ receivers. However, given the officiating tendencies, Porter must balance his assertiveness with clean technique to prevent penalties that could shift momentum.

Porter must be especially disciplined to avoid costly penalties that could benefit the Browns. Porter’s ability to adapt to the referees’ calling style will minimize penalties and limit the Browns’ offensive opportunities. A disciplined performance from Porter could be a deciding factor in the game’s outcome.

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Steelers HC with perfect analogy for Joey Porter Jr. penalties

Joey Porter Jr. did his best against Tee Higgins and Mike Tomlin was OK with the penalties.

Sunday was a rough one for Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr., who was tasked with contending with Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins. Porter ended up with four penalties and struggled. But when head coach Mike Tomlin addressed them a his Tuesday press conference but he went to bat for Porter with a perfect example.

“When we play Shaq, we’re going to use our fouls,” Tomlin said in reference to Higgins. After the game, Tomlin called Higgins a goon in the best way thanks to his size and physical play style.

The Steelers beat the Bengals in a shootout 44-38 and while Porter didn’t have his best game, the Steelers defense picked off Joe Burrow once and did their best to keep Burrow in check with 309 passing yards.

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Steelers HC Mike Tomlin offers advice to Joey Porter on reducing penalties

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin discusses Joey Porter Jr.’s growth, balancing technique with remaining aggressive against NFL receivers.

Mike Tomlin remains steadfast in his approach to developing second-year cornerback Joey Porter Jr., emphasizing a balance between technical discipline and physicality. Speaking during his weekly press conference, Tomlin acknowledged Porter’s unnecessary penalties while offering insights on refining his game.

Tomlin isn’t tweaking his approach to Porter, but he did have some advice for the young cornerback. Tomlin noted that Porter’s technique at the line of scrimmage needs improvement, as subtle lapses can snowball into costly penalties downfield.

“In review of the tape, he could have been better from a technical standpoint,” Tomlin said. The focus remains on sharpening Porter’s fundamentals to avoid fouls without compromising his ability to challenge elite receivers.

Porter committed six penalties (two declined) for 57 yards — the most by an NFL cornerback since Week 3 of 2022 — in the Steelers’ Week 13 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.

Tomlin also highlighted the competitive challenges of facing physical receivers like Bengals’ Tee Higgins and Seahawks’ DK Metcalf. “You have to match the physicality of these big people,” Tomlin said, acknowledging the inherent risk in such battles.

But Tomlin remains unapologetic about prioritizing competitiveness over passivity. “One thing we’re not going to do is turn it down and allow him to catch the ball.”

As the Steelers prepare for future matchups, Porter’s growth will hinge on walking the tightrope of staying physical while minimizing mistakes.

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Joe Burrow, Bengals gift formula to remaining Steelers opponents

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is a magnet for penalty flags and continues to frustrate by being overly handsy.

As a player, Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. continues to amaze. Against the Cincinnati Bengals, Porter allowed a mere 22.2% completion rate from Joe Burrow — his best of the season and career second-best.

However, as a defender, Porter is a magnet for penalty flags and continues to frustrate by being overly handsy. He was called for four penalties against the Bengals — a total of nine on the season for 111 yards — including two in the end zone that set the ball at the 1-yard line.

While Mike Tomlin has downplayed concerns about Porter’s penalties, it’s becoming a noticeable pattern. If Porter doesn’t tighten up his technique, opposing quarterbacks will likely target him even more. Burrow and the Bengals gifted a formula to Jameis Winston, Jalen Hurts, Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes: Throw Porter’s way to draw a flag.

Porter is no stranger to being called for penalties, as it followed him from his days at Penn State. The Steelers knew that Porter was grabby when they took him at No. 32 overall in the 2023 NFL draft, and it was a weakness littered throughout scouting reports.

Constant flags overshadow Porter’s greatness. Hopefully as Porter grows as a player, he’ll learn he can still be great without being grabby.

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Mike Tomlin shifts blame away from Joey Porter Jr. regarding penalties

Mike Tomlin defended Joey Porter Jr.’s penalties in Week 13, crediting Tee Higgins’ physical play for the challenges Porter faced.

It’s safe to say that the majority of those watching the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 13 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals were more than disappointed with the number of penalties committed by the Black and Gold, particularly CB Joey Porter Jr., who was responsible for six of the Steelers’ sixteen penalties.

Well, almost everyone. HC Mike Tomlin seemingly gave Porter a pass for his struggles with penalties this week. Speaking on a multitude of Week 13 topics during the postgame press conference, Tomlin had this to say about Porter’s penalty issues: “Tee Higgins got a lot to do with that, man. Tee is a goon. He is. You can’t let him beat you up, while at the same time, the officials are going to call it the way they’re going to call it. Sometimes, man, I kind of absorb some of what comes with that. You cannot let a big dude you up. You got to match fire with fire.”

It’s clear that Tomlin appreciated the physicality Porter showed in Week 13, even if it gave the Cincinnati Bengals plenty of opportunities to score throughout the contest.

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Steelers fans react to penalty-filled Week 13 Steelers’ victory

Fans react to the penalty-filled Week 13 game, where the Steelers overcame miscues and missed calls to secure a win over the Bengals.

While the Pittsburgh Steelers dominated on offense in their Week 13 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, one negative aspect could not be ignored: penalties. A total of 29 penalties were committed by both teams, with 20 being accepted.

The Pittsburgh Steelers players most responsible for their team’s penalty woes were found on both sides of the football, as none other than WR George Pickens and CB Joey Porter Jr. stood out.

Pickens was responsible for 30 penalty yards, while Porter gave the Bengals 57 yards on significant pass interference and defensive holding penalties.

The officiating, however, was not without controversy. The Cincinnati Bengals were essentially gifted a pick-six on a missed call, where CB Cam Taylor-Britt swung Pickens by the helmet to the ground, positioning himself perfectly with no penalty called.

With this in mind, fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers, while satisfied with their team’s victory in Week 13, were understandably frustrated by the penalties. Whether minor, flagrant, or a no-call, here are some of the best fan reactions to the penalty-filled game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals.

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