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Chalk Talk: More than a 'play style' mess

By Chris Halickein Foxborough, Mass.

September 22, 2026

The Steelers' 20-3 loss to the Patriots was much uglier for the offense than the defense. There were pass protection issues that plagued the offense. But, there were also examples on both sides of the ball of the Steelers just getting beat outright.Read More

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By Chris Halicke on the South Side
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Penguins
A goaltending duel's still on
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By Taylor Haase in Uptown
Sep 22, 2026

Pirates
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By José Negron on the North Shore
Sep 22, 2026

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