Antonio Brown on pace for 120 receptions, over 1,700 receiving yards

It was another day at the office for Antonio Brown in the Steelers 51-34 win over the Colts on Sunday. Brown had another fantastic game, hauling in 10 catches for 133 yards and 2 touchdowns. Brown is on pace for 120 receptions, 1,704 yards and 14 touchdowns. Here are Brown’s NFL ranks at the mid-point of the season: 60 Receptions (1st), 852 Receiving Yards (2nd), 7 Touchdowns (tied 2nd), 13 Receptions over 20+ yards (tied 2nd), 40 First Downs (2nd). Week 8 vs Colts 13 Targets – 10 Receptions – 133 Yards – 2 TD 2014 Stats: 60 Receptions – 852 Yards – 7 TD

Ben Roethlisberger has Record Day in 51-34 win over Colts

Ben Roethlisberger put together a near perfect performance in arguably the most dominant game of his career, leading the Steelers to a 51-34 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Roethlisberger completed 40 of 49 passes, throwing for a Steelers record 522 passing yards and six touchdowns. Roethlisberger’s 522 passing yards was the 4th highest total in NFL history. Roethlisberger by throwing for over 500 yards, became the first quarterback in NFL history to have multiple games in his career with 500 passing yards. Week 8 vs Colts: 40/49, 522 yards, 6 TD, 0 INT

Ike Taylor goes through individual drills today

Cornerback Ike Taylor is working his way back from a broken forearm. Taylor went through individual workouts today, the first time he has practiced since fracturing his forearm in week 3. With Cortez Allen struggling, Taylor might actually be a welcomed addition to the Steelers defense. On 12 targets, Taylor has allowed 7 receptions for 77 yards and 1 touchdown this season. 2014 Stats: 166 Snaps, 8 Tackles, 2 PD

Brice McCain grades out well vs Texans

Brice McCain held his own, making his first start with the Steelers. McCain was credited with allowing just 2 receptions for 24 yards on 4 targets. The Texans opted to attack William Gay who allowed 8 receptions for 87 yards and Cortez Allen who allowed 3 receptions for 79 yards. McCain played 64 of 65 snaps. Week 7 vs Texans: 64 Snaps, 1 Tackle, 1 PD 2014 Stats: 137 Snaps,  3 Tackles, 1 INT, 3 PD

Jason Worilds a force in pressuring the QB in win vs Texans

A key for the Steelers vs the Texans was Jason Worilds providing pressuring from the left side. Credit with rushing the passer just 25 times, via Pro Football Focus, Worilds had 7 QB hurries and 5 tackles in the win. Worilds received a grade of 7.7 from PFF, tops among Steelers defenders. Worilds has been trending up with 14 combined QB Hurries/QB Hits over his last three games and looks like a player on the verge of trending up. Week 7 vs Texans 62 Snaps, 5 Tackles, 7 QB Hurries 2014 Stats: 447 Snaps, 22 Tackles, 2 Sacks, 1 FF,

Antonio Brown throws a TD Pass, hauls in 9 catches for 90 yards vs Texans

Antonio Brown continued his monster season in a 30-23 win over the Houston Texans. Brown went off for 9 catches for 90 yards and also threw a touchdown pass, hitting Lance Moore for a 3rd yard TD pass with a 1:03 left in the second quarter to put the Steelers up 17-13. Brown extended his NFL record streak of 5 catches, 50 yards to 23 games. Week 7 vs Texans 13 Targets – 9 Receptions – 90 Yards – 10.0 AVG | 1 Completion – 3 Yards – 1 TD | 2014 Stats: 50 Receptions – 719 Yards – 5 TD

Brett Keisel (knee) will start vs Texans

  Defensive end Brett Keisel who was limited this week in practice due to a knee injury, will start tonight vs the Texans. 2nd round pick Stephon Tuitt saw significant first team reps in practice due to Keisel resting his knee. With Steve McLendon out, the Steelers will also dress rookie lineman Daniel McCullers. 2014 Stats:236 Snaps, 6 Tackles, 7 QB Hurries

Martavis Bryant active vs Texans

Wide receiver Martavis Bryant will suit up for the first time this season. Bryant is active tonight vs the Texans with Justin Brown taking a seat. The Steelers No. 3 receiver is inactive. Bryant is expected to get an opportunity in red zone situations. 2014 Preseason Stats: 5 Receptions – 65 Yards – 1 TD

Steve McLendon out vs Houston

NT Steve McLendon will miss Monday night’s game vs Houston due to a sprained shoulder. The Severity of the injury is unknown as McLendon is still being evaluated. The Steelers lack of a dominant nose tackle has been glaring and the injury to McLendon could mean more time for Cam Thomas, though, Daniel McCullers could get an opportunity Tomlin said. The Steelers are 15th in the NFL in giving up 111.2 rushing yards per game. Week 6 vs Browns 16 Snaps, 1 Tackle 2014 Stats: 158 Snaps, 14 Tackles, 1 Sack, 2 QB Hurries

Antonio Brown 6 Targets, 5 receptions for 89 yards against Joe Haden

Among the Steelers mis-steps in Sunday’s game plan vs the Cleveland Browns, not attacking Joe Haden. The Browns star cornerback who has struggled mightily this season, came into the game with a hip injury and was nowhere close to being healthy and almost didn’t play. The Steelers inexcusably didn’t throw their first pass directed at Haden until there was 2:22 left in the second quarter. Brown hauled in 5 receptions for 89 yards on 6 targets when Haden was in coverage against him. Week 6 vs Browns 76 Snaps, 10 Targets, 7 Rec – 118 Yards 2014 Stats: 61 Targets – 41 Receptions – 629 Yards – 5 Touchdowns