N.F.L. Roundup: Field Goal Lifts Steelers in Overtime

Sep. 30, 2008

Jeff Reed kicked a 46-yard field goal in overtime and the Pittsburgh Steelers overcame a 10-point deficit and a late Baltimore comeback to outlast the Ravens, 23-20.

NFL: PIttsburgh 11, San Diego 10

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 16 (UPI) -- Jeff Reed's third field goal of the game, a 32-yarder with 11 seconds to play, gave the Pittsburgh Steelers an 11-10 win Sunday over San Diego.

NFL: Indianapolis 24, Pittsburgh 20

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Peyton Manning's fourth-quarter touchdown pass to Dominic Rhodes Sunday boosted the Indianapolis Colts to a 24-20 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

NFL: Pittsburgh 26, Jacksonville 21

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 5 (UPI) -- Ben Roethlisberger hit Hines Ward with a late scoring pass Sunday, lifting the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 26-21 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Pittsburgh Steelers add two running backs

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 1 (UPI) -- The Pittsburgh Steelers, down to one healthy running back, have signed free agents Gary Russell and Najeh Davenport to undisclosed contracts.

Brett Farve earns AFC weekly player honor

NEW YORK, Oct. 1 (UPI) -- New York Jets quarterback Brett Favre has earned AFC offensive player of the week honors after throwing six touchdown passes last Sunday against Arizona.

NFL: Pittsburgh 23, Baltimore 20 (OT)

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 30 (UPI) -- Jeff Reed's 46-yard field goal in overtime gave the Pittsburgh Steelers a 23-20 victory over Baltimore Monday night.

NFL: Pittsburgh 10, Cleveland 6

CLEVELAND, Sept. 14 (UPI) -- Ben Roethlisberger was 12-of-19 passing for 187 yards and a touchdown pass to Hines Ward Sunday in the Pittsburgh Steelers' 10-6 win over Cleveland.

NFL: Pittsburgh 19, Carolina 16

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Jeff Reed kicked a 43-yard field goal as time expired Thursday, giving the Pittsburgh Steelers a 19-16 victory over Carolina.

NFL: Pittsburgh 12, Minnesota 10

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- Jeff Reed made a 47-yard field goal as time expired Saturday to give the Pittsburgh Steelers a 12-10 pre-season victory over the Minnesota Vikings.

Steelers sign Byron Leftwich

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 10 (UPI) -- The Pittsburgh Steelers, needing a backup quarterback following an injury to Charlie Batch, signed Byron Leftwich Sunday, Coach Mike Tomlin said.

NFL: Pittsburgh 16, Philadelphia 10

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger tossed a touchdown pass on the opening drive Friday and the Steelers went on to beat Philadelphia 16-10 in a pre-season game.

Urrutia visits Steelers

PITTSBURGH, April 14 (UPI) -- A candidate for next week's NFL draft, University of Louisville receiver Mario Urrutia, has been spotted visiting the Steelers in Pittsburgh.

Former Steelers analyst Myron Cope dies

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Hall of Fame broadcaster Myron Cope died Wednesday at the age of 79 of heart failure, respiratory problems and a bout with pneumonia.

Steelers to stick with natural grass

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 11 (UPI) -- The Pittsburgh Steelers confirmed Monday they will stick with "natural grass" at Heinz Field next season.

NFL: Jacksonville 31, Pittsburgh 29

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 6 (UPI) -- Josh Scobee kicked a 25-yard field goal with 37 seconds remaining Saturday to hand the Jacksonville Jaguars a 31-29 playoff victory over Pittsburgh.