Tag: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Tennessee Titans

Steelers QB Kenny Pickett was ‘pissed off’ after win over Titans

Kenny Pickett knows he missed some throws early, but the Steelers still came out on top against the Titans.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett has quickly established himself as the comeback kid. On Thursday night, Pickett led the Steelers to yet another comeback win, this time against the Tennessee Titans. That was the sixth comeback victory in his short career, the most of any quarterback in the NFL since 2022.

But Pickett acknowledged part of the reason the team had to come back was mistakes he made early in the game.

“I missed too many throws early,” Pickett told Prime Video sideline reporter Kaylee Hartung after the game. “I’m pissed off at myself. Sorry, excuse my language. But I think we picked up the consistency in the drives. We were moving the ball really well.”

The Steelers had 100 percent scoring efficiency, finding pay dirt on two of their four red zone opportunities.

But Pittsburgh can’t continue settling for three, especially as competition stiffens in November and December, and expect to win games.

“We had a lot of red zone opportunities,” Pickett continued. “We had one down here [on the throw to George Pickens] I wish we hit on. But we’ll keep getting better. And the most important thing is we got the W.”

After just two divisional games in the first eight games of the season, the Steelers face four in the final nine games, including two against the resurgent Cincinnati Bengals.

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Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. had one request for Mike Tomlin

Steelers rookie Joey Porter Jr. made his first NFL start at corner versus the Titans.

Joey “Penalties” Porter made a big statement in his first NFL start last night. The Pittsburgh Steelers rookie covered veteran receiver DeAndre Hopkins for most of the game and, despite penalties, was pretty darn stellar at it. On 11 targets, Hopkins was held to just 60 yards and four receptions. The Atlanta Falcons, boasting one of the best secondaries in the league, gave up 130 yards and three touchdowns in Week 8.

Porter personally asked Mike Tomlin to shadow the three-time All-Pro, and his wish was granted. “On Tuesday, I went to Coach T and told him, ‘I want 10,’” Porter told reporters after the win. “That’s what I was looking for. I don’t really hide from nothing. I said, ‘That’s the matchup I want, that’s the matchup I need.”

“Definitely a ticky-tac call, but it’s DHop, so he’s always physical on the top of his route,” Porter said. “You kinda gotta play that game with him, and sometimes you’re not gonna get it, sometimes you are.”

He got it last night with John Hussey‘s flag-happy crew. There were 20 penalties between the Steelers and Titans — four (one offset the other and was declined) were on Porter, each for first downs. His final penalty was on a critical fourth down, which extended the drive and could’ve won Tennessee the game.

Porter is a handsy player, dating back to his days at Penn State. But he’s quickly proving to be a shutdown corner, and that’s all that matters in the scheme of things.

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Steelers vs. Titans: Minkah Fitzpatrick among inactives for Pittsburgh

Here is a full rundown of Steelers inactives for Week 9’s Thursday Night Football matchup versus Will Levis & the Titans.

The 4-3 Pittsburgh Steelers take on the 3-4 Tennessee Titans on a short week — dreaded, unless you ask George Pickens.

The team will be down x starters with injuries, including the previously known Minkah Fitzpatrick who is dealing with a hamstring injury.

Steelers vs. Titans: Pittsburgh’s final injury report ahead of Week 9 Thursday Night Football

All but two players listed on the Steelers-Titans injury report were full participants on Wednesday.

The Pittsburgh Steelers‘ final injury report came early this week as they get set to take on the Tennessee Titans on Thursday Night Football.

Kenny Pickett (ribs) doesn’t have a game status designation but said in a Wednesday press conference that he’ll play. Levi Wallace (foot) is questionable. Minkah Fitzpatrick (hamstring) was ruled out on Monday.

Here’s the full rundown, according to Steelers.com.