The Hit Farm

Your best source for quality Detroit Lions news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective. By F. Dale Lolley, Staff writer dlolley@observer-reporter.com PITTSBURGH – Back in 2009, when Isaac Redman was an undrafted rookie out of Bowie State, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin called him everything but Slim Shady. When the Steelers (12-4) [...]

SAN FRANCISCO — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is active against the San Francisco 49ers despite being limited in practice this week with a sprained left ankle. Roethlisberger wore a custom-made The Steelers have been shutout at halftime, electing to try a Hail Mary rather than have K Shaun Shuisham attempt a 56-yard field goal. [...]

By ANTONIO GONZALEZ AP SAN FRANCISCO — Ben Roethlisberger threw two interceptions playing on a sprained left ankle, and David Akers kicked two field goals to give the San Francisco 49ers a 6-0 halftime lead over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night The Steelers face an uphill climb despite being down only 6-0. Will Ben [...]

Here's a look at the standings in the AFC North after the Steelers' win over the Cleveland Browns Thursday night. There isn't much cause for celebration about the Steelers being in first place. It's all about the number of losses, and the Ravens hold It was an important win for the Steelers Thursday night as [...]

PITTSBURGH — Joe Flacco hit Torrey Smith for a 26-yard touchdown pass with 8 seconds to go, lifting the Baltimore Ravens past the Pittsburgh Steelers 23-20 on Sunday night. Five plays after letting a sure touchdown toss Ravens-Steelers has ascended as the NFL's best grudge match, and it got a thrilling new chapter Sunday night [...]

According to Chris Mortensen of ESPN, Plaxico Burress is expected to decide between the Giants and Steelers. Sources believe only a productive, fence-mending meeting between Burress and Coughlin stands between Contributor Network 1 hour, 53 minutes ago The lockout is over and the Pittsburgh Steelers have already completed the first order of business, re-signing Ike [...]