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Carter fills in for Clark, sparks Pittsburgh
Rarely has playing it safe paid off so well for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Tyrone Carter started in place of safety Ryan Clark as a precaution Monday night and made the big play that sparked the Steelers to their fifth straight win, taking the first of his two interceptions 48 yards for a touchdown in Pittsburgh's 28-10 win over the Denver Broncos.
Steelers hope Carter capable of filling in for Clark
THURSDAY: Steelers hope Carter capable of filling in for Clark Submitted by SHNS on Wed, 11/04/2009 - 15:57 Somehow, the Steelers survived to an extent with Carter playing four games at strong safety for Troy Polamalu, so this assignment should not be quite as demanding.
Steelers' Clark uncertain about Denver trip
Clark became almost deathly ill after playing in Denver's mile-high altitude two years ago, losing his spleen and gall bladder plus 30 pounds due to medical complications that ended his season.
Steelers police locker room themselves
The Chiefs have suspended running back Larry Johnson. It's easy to say Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson is a jerk, has been a jerk since he left Penn State and always will be a jerk.
Brett vs. Big Ben: This matchup is too good to miss
If the NFL is a quarterback-driven league, there won't be many matchups this season that will top the one at Heinz Field today.
Favre offers age-old problem to Steelers
Some wore his No. 4 jersey. Some are so young they can't remember him breaking into the NFL in 1991, when linebacker LaMarr Woodley was 6. Only one member of the Steelers defense was on the team the last time Favre played in Pittsburgh 11 years ago.
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison flushes Cleveland Browns quarterback Derek Anderson out of the pocket during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct.
Steelers can't deliver knockout punch
Every fourth quarter is an adventure for the Pittsburgh Steelers, every game is a struggle.
'Significant' injury? Steelers worry over DE Smith
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Aaron Smith has a right shoulder injury that coach Mike Tomlin says "potentially could be significant." Smith was injured Sunday in Detroit.
Pro Bowler Polamalu opens up for Steelers
Troy Polamalu has played less than two quarters this season, but the abbreviated action hasn't stopped the Steelers' strong safety from compiling his own must-see TV moments for the 2009 season.
Providing healthy options for survivors
The Steelers commitment to breast cancer awareness month was on display when players took part in a healthy cooking demonstration for breast cancer survivors at Magee Women's Hospital.
The Pittsburgh Steelers and head coach Mike Tomlin are looking to improve after an upset 23-20 loss Sunday in Cincinnati.
Steelers Wave Pink Terrible Towels For Breast Cancer
Some of the Pittsburgh Steelers visited Magee-Womens Hospital for a healthy cooking demonstration on Friday, raising awareness for breast cancer.
Steelers think pink for breast cancer awareness
The Steelers will be taking part in an array of activities for breast cancer awareness month in October, including honoring survivors and raising awareness during their game against the San Diego Chargers at Heinz Field on Sunday.
It's beginning to look a lot like 2006 for the Steelers, who "defended" their Super Bowl championship that season by starting 1-3, finishing 8-8 and missing the playoffs.
Steelers' offensive line stands out in road loss
A maligned offensive line is coming off arguably its best game of the season. Willie Parker rushed for a 93 yards in a 23-20 loss to the Bengals on Sunday, although he averaged less than 2 yards a carry in the second half.
Defense careens after another blow
It seemed impossible for any defense to play worse than the Pitt defense did Saturday in a loss at North Carolina State when it gave up 38 points and 530 yards.
Ed Bouchette's weekly look inside the Steelers
Jeff Reed kicks the winning field goal in overtime to beat the Titans in the season opener -- the third consecutive nail-biter if you're counting.
On the Steelers: How will Polamalu's injury impact the defense?
Steelers safety Troy Polamalu thinks his team's defense will be better with him out of the lineup.
Former Steelers receiver becomes decoy
When Nate Washington signed with the Tennessee Titans during the offseason, he expected to be one of Kerry Collins main threats in the passing game.
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