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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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Steelers injury update: C Zach Frazier returns to practice

Star rookie Zach Frazier returned to practice on Monday after missing two games with an ankle injury.

On Monday, the Pittsburgh Steelers got back to work after the bye week and started preparations for the Washington Commanders. Pittsburgh got some good news when rookie center Zach Fraizer was back on the practice field.

Frazier suffered an ankle injury during the Steelers Week Six game against the Las Vegas Raiders and missed the Steelers next two games. Frazier, only a rookie, was the team’s best offensive lineman prior to his injury.

In Frazier’s place, veteran Ryan McCollum played well but this entire unit is better when Frazier is on the field. The Steelers selected Frazier in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft out of the University of West Virginia.

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Gimme Him: One player Giants would steal from Steelers

The New York Giants have several offensive needs and this player from the Pittsburgh Steelers would be an immediate starting upgrade.

The New York Giants (2-5) will visit the Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2) at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Monday night in a Week 8 battle.

That, of course, provides those of us here at Giants Wire the opportunity to hypothetically steal from the Steelers’ roster in search of depth and/or talent upgrades for Big Blue.

In looking over Pittsburgh’s roster, the options are robust and plentiful. Perhaps more than any other team the Giants have faced this season, the Steelers have elite-level talent on the top end and impressive depth.

Guard James Daniels would have been a very tempting player to steal had he not been lost for the season due to an Achilles tear. Then there are luxury options like running back Najee Harris and wide receiver George Pickens.

There’s also All-Pro edge rusher T.J. Watt but given the presence of Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux, he is also more of a luxury.

Ultimately, we went more practical with this pick and chose to steal rookie cetner Zach Frazier.

Maybe it’s too early to assume Frazier is a long-term asset or that Giants center John Michael Schmitz isn’t the answer. However, through seven weeks, Frazier is everything New York wanted out of JMS and everything JMS currently isn’t.

While Schmitz has improved this season, he’s still ranked 31st out of 38 qualifying centers (via PFF). In comparison, Frazier is ranked fourth overall and has proven himself to be a dominant run blocker. He’s also graded significantly higher than Schmitz in pass protection (63.8 to 41.9).

Would this theft be risky given Frazier’s inexperience? Yes, but if his early-career success carries over, he would be a rock for the Giants for years to come.

What are your thoughts, Giants fans? Would you pick Zach Frazier or would you steal an entirely different player from the Pittsburgh Steelers?

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Did the center-QB snap exchange issues get Justin Fields benched?

Is Justin Fields’ benching the result of the perfect storm that is Zach Frazier’s injury, and the young QB’s botched snap exchanges?

Steelers fans, including myself, are still reeling in confusion after head coach Mike Tomlin all but directly stated that Russell Wilson would be the starting quarterback in Week 7. While this information is being confirmed through practice reps, it doesn’t provide fans of the 4-2 Justin Fields any sense of clarity. 

There are some rumors and conspiracy theories, such as the Steelers wanting to avoid giving the Bears a conditional fourth-round pick, Justin Fields being available for trade before the deadline, or even issues that haunted the young QB earlier in the season: fumbles on the center-quarterback exchange. 


Fields has been on the receiving end of some seriously botched snaps, some caused by the center, but most by the quarterback. With C Zach Frazier OUT due to injury and a new, unproven center taking his place, Wilson, who has 188 career games of experience under center, seems like the responsible option in terms of ball security, rather than a quarterback with proven snap-handling issues. 

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Steelers injury update: C Zach Frazier has timeline for return

The Steelers hope to have Frazier back after the Steelers bye week in Week Nine.

There have been few rookies in the NFL this season who have played as well as Pittsburgh Steelers center Zach Frazier. Frazier took over the starting job after Nate Herbig was injured and looked like a 10-year veteran and not a rookie second-round pick.

Unfortunately, last week against the Las Vegas Raiders, Frazier suffered an ankle sprain that forced him out of the game. Ryan McCollum came in for Fraizer and played well. This is great news since it sounds like Frazier is going to miss the next two games and not be back until after the Steelers Week Nine bye week.

https://twitter.com/FarabaughFB/status/1846568933660176520

The Steelers offensive line has been decimated with injuries so far this season. The team has already lost James Daniels and Troy Fautanu for extended stretches and were without guard Isaac Seumalo for several weeks. And as we noted, it was an injury that got Frazier into the starting lineup.

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Center Ryan McCollum showcases resilience in buildup to Week 7

C Ryan McCollum proves why everyone should follow their dreams, and to continue to work hard to make all things possible.

While losing dominant rookie center Zach Frazier to injury in Week 6 was far from ideal, the wise words of the next-man-up, center Ryan McCollum, surely instill confidence in both Steelers fans and the organization alike.

McCollum has played in 19 career games after going undrafted in 2021. His lone start came during his rookie year with the Detroit Lions, and he has bounced on and off the Pittsburgh Steelers’ practice squad since. However, now set for his second career start in relief of Frazier, McCollum has never let the hard times and uncertainty this game brings get him down.

This is exactly the type of attitude you want out a backup who is looking to make the most of his opportunity.  While the Steelers offensive line is extremely banged up, losing 3 starters to injury so far in 2024, the team appears to be in capable hands with McCollum looking to spearhead the Pittsburgh rushing attack.  The Steelers will lean on his efforts and the offense overall, as the team faces a stout New York Jets’ defense in Week 7.

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Steelers O-line can’t catch break after injury to standout rookie

Health has not been with the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line in 2024, and Zach Frazier is the unit’s latest casualty. 

Health has not been with the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line in 2024, and Zach Frazier is the unit’s latest casualty.

Pittsburgh has suffered several significant O-line injuries, including losing starting center Nate Herbig (shoulder), guard James Daniels (Achilles) and rookie tackle Troy Fautanu (knee).

According to Fox Sports’ insider Jordan Schultz, it’s a week-to-week ankle injury for the standout rookie. Given the look of the play in which the injury occurred, it’s actually good news.

The Steelers have been desperate for a franchise center since Maurkice Pouncey’s retirement, and the second-round Frazier has fit the bill. Six games into what could be a whopper of a career, Frazier is rightfully heralded as the line’s best player. His 82.2 grade from Pro Football Focus — a rookie center best — is highlighted by zero sacks allowed.

According to the 33rd Team, Frazier allowed no pressures on 26 pass attempts by Raiders quarterback Aiden O’Connell before exiting the game.

The timing of their bye week — two games after back-to-back prime-time matchups versus the state of New York — could come in handy. The Steelers have a brutal stretch of games that Frazier needs to be at his best after their Week 9 break.

Mike Tomlin could shed more light on Frazier’s injury during his weekly press conference on Tuesday.

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