September 20th, 2009 
Matt Loede 
Posted in Steelers-Bears Live in Game Chat
Archive for September, 2009
Timmons to Play; Sweed, Polamalu Among Those For Sure Out
Lawrence Timmons will give it a go in today’s game against the Bears, but as of now it’s not clear if he or Keyaron Fox will start at inside linebacker. Strong safety Troy Polamalu (knee) and wide receiver Limas Sweed (foot) won’t play today because of injuries. Also inactive for the Steelers are cornerback Keenan [...]
Tags: Three Keys to a Steelers Win in Chicago
The Steelers are set for their first game in 10 days tomorrow when they battle the Bears in Chicago. The Steelers are 1-10 in regular season games lifetime in Chicago, so they have history somewhat against them when they hit the road tomorrow. Here’s my keys to a Steelers win in Chicago, along with a [...]
Bettis Rips on the Steelers for Their Lack of a Running Game
The Steelers have been taking a beating from fans for their running game recently, and a former player is now speaking out. That player is future Hall of Fame back Jerome Bettis, who took a shot at Willie Parker and the O-line: Jerome Bettis was one of the most physical and hardest hitting running backs [...]
Week 1.5 for the Steelers
The Steelers showed resilience on offense in their win last Thursday, overcoming mistakes and the complete lack of a running game, taking victory from the jaws of defeat. That’s the kind of win that can do wonders for tiebreakers in the playoff picture, especially with a team such as Tennessee, which looks to compete well [...]
Is Parker Suffering from a Hamstring Issue?
Steelers beat writer Ed Bouchette has reported that Steelers running back Willie Parker still has a “hamstring thing going on.” In Bouchette’s chat transcript, he was asked if Parker was nursing an injury. Bouchette responded, “Parker had “back spasms” early in the preseason and then came down with a hamstring injury. It’s my understanding there’s [...]
How the Rest of the North Rivals Fared in Week One
Week one of the NFL season hit on Sunday, and the Steelers had a shot to sit back and watch their opposition in the AFC North take to the field while they sat with a 1-0 record after the win over the Titans on Thursday. Here’s how the division did: Baltimore – The Ravens actually [...]
Polamalu to Miss 3 to 6 Weeks w/ Sprained MCL
The news on safety Troy Polamalu is not so good. It looks like the playmaker will be out anywhere from three to six weeks as he has a sprained MCL in his knee. Polamalu left Thursday’s 13-10 defeat of the Titans before halftime. After the game, Mike Tomlin said the diagnosis is preliminary and refused [...]
