SB Nation St. Louis - Rams Vs. Steelers Preview: St. Louis Looking For Big Upset Against Pittsburghhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/49009/stl-fave.png2011-12-24T15:08:19-06:00http://stlouis.sbnation.com/rss/stream/24163752011-12-24T15:08:19-06:002011-12-24T15:08:19-06:00Rams Vs. Steelers Final Score: Pittsburgh Shuts Out St. Louis, 27-0
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<p><span>Kellen Clemens</span> had a rough day throwing the football against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/">Pittsburgh Steelers</a> defense and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/st-louis-rams">Rams</a> offense was not able to put together a scoring drive on Saturday despite a good effort from running back Steven Jackson, who ran for 103 yards.</p>
<p><span>Charlie Batch</span> filled in for <span>Ben Roethlisberger</span> and played a solid, efficient game, doing enough to keep the offense moving and build a comfortable lead. Batch finished the day 15-22 for 208 yards.</p>
<p>The Rams hung around for a while, but the Steelers put them away with a pair of fourth quarter touchdowns, both of which came on the ground. <span>Rashard Mendenhall</span> made the score 20-0 with a one-yard run set up by a long pass play to <span>Mike Wallace</span>, and <span>Isaac Redman</span> capped the scoring with a two-yard run late in the fourth.</p>
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https://stlouis.sbnation.com/st-louis-rams/2011/12/24/2659873/rams-steelers-final-scoreSteven Muma2011-12-24T14:13:59-06:002011-12-24T14:13:59-06:00Rams Vs. Steelers Score Update: Pittsburgh Up 13-0 Through 3 Quarters
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<p><span>Shaun Suisham</span> nailed his second field goal of the afternoon -- this one from 49 yards out -- and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/">Pittsburgh Steelers</a> extended their lead to 13-0 over the visiting <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/st-louis-rams">St. Louis Rams</a>.</p>
<p><span>Rashard Mendenhall</span> and Steven Jackson both have over 100 yards rushing through three quarters. <span>Charlie Batch</span> is 10-16 for 114 yards but has thrown an interception. <span>Kellen Clemens</span> is having a hard time finding any sort of rhythm and is just 8-20 for 79 yards.</p>
<p>As the quarter ended, the Rams had the ball in the red zone and were in position to potentially get back into the game.</p>
<p>The game's only touchdown came on a 10-yard run by Steelers RB <span>John Clay</span>, which was the first TD of his NFL career.</p>
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https://stlouis.sbnation.com/st-louis-rams/2011/12/24/2659783/rams-steelers-score-updateSteven Muma2011-12-24T13:42:10-06:002011-12-24T13:42:10-06:00Rams Vs. Steelers Score Update: Pittsburgh Takes 10-0 Lead Into Halftime
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/">Steelers</a> started to really assert themselves on the ground in the second quarter after a comparatively sluggish opening quarter, and they extended their lead on St. Louis to 10 on a 10-yard run by <span>John Clay</span>, which can be seen below.</p>
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<p>Clay runs right and has a pretty clear path to the end zone; a <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/st-louis-rams">Rams</a> defensive back appears to whiff on a potential touchdown-saving tackle. It was Clay's first carry of the 2011 season.</p>
<p>But <span>Rashard Mendenhall</span> did the bulk of the work on the ground for the Steelers; he has 97 yards on 10 carries, including a 52-yard scamper.</p>
<p>Steven Jackson had a solid half for St. Louis and finished with 57 yards on 13 carries and <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/STLouisRams/status/150654161753616384">surpassed 1,000 yards rushing</a> for the seventh consecutive season. <span>Kellen Clemens</span> struggled to get the passing game going and is just 6-17.</p>
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https://stlouis.sbnation.com/st-louis-rams/2011/12/24/2659712/rams-steelers-score-john-clay-rashard-mendenhallSteven Muma2011-12-24T12:48:25-06:002011-12-24T12:48:25-06:00Rams Vs. Steelers Score Update: Pittsburgh Leads 3-0 After 1 Quarter
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<p>Both the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/st-louis-rams">St. Louis Rams</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/">Pittsburgh Steelers</a> are without their regular starting quarterbacks on Saturday and there hasn't been a whole lot of scoring through the first quarter. Pittsburgh put together a 10-play, 76 yard drive but stalled in the red zone and had to settle for a field goal and a 3-0 lead.</p>
<p><span>Charlie Batch</span> has played pretty well in <span>Ben Roethlisberger's</span> place: the backup is 5-6 for 58 yards. Rams quarterback <span>Kellen Clemens</span> is off to a rough start after a solid performance last weekend: he's just 4-9 for 37 yards and St. Louis' offense has not surprisingly struggled to move the football on the Steelers defense.</p>
<p>Steven Jackson has 33 yards on eight carries.</p>
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https://stlouis.sbnation.com/st-louis-rams/2011/12/24/2659621/rams-steelers-score-updateSteven Muma2011-12-24T10:56:21-06:002011-12-24T10:56:21-06:00Pittsburgh Steelers Vs. St. Louis Rams Injury Report: Sam Bradford Doubtful
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<p>Starting quarterback <span>Sam Bradford</span> is one of several players listed as out or doubtful for this afternoon's game between the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/">Pittsburgh Steelers</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/st-louis-rams">St. Louis Rams</a> at Heinz Field. <span>Ben Roethlisberger</span> has already been listed as out for the game, while <a href="http://www.nfl.com/injuries">Bradford is officially doubtful</a>:</p>
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<td><a href="http://www.nfl.com/players/brandonlloyd/profile?id=LLO154116">Brandon Lloyd</a></td>
<td>WR</td>
<td>Illness</td>
<td>Full Participation in Practice</td>
<td>--</td>
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<td><a href="http://www.nfl.com/players/adamfeeley/profile?id=FEE447935">A.J. Feeley</a></td>
<td>QB</td>
<td>rt. thumb</td>
<td>Did Not Participate In Practice</td>
<td>Out</td>
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<td><a href="http://www.nfl.com/players/samuelbradford/profile?id=BRA101548">Sam Bradford</a></td>
<td>QB</td>
<td>Ankle</td>
<td>Did Not Participate In Practice</td>
<td>Doubtful</td>
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<td><a href="http://www.nfl.com/players/justinking/profile?id=KIN552129">Justin King</a></td>
<td>CB</td>
<td>Shoulder</td>
<td>Did Not Participate In Practice</td>
<td>Questionable</td>
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<td><a href="http://www.nfl.com/players/joshuagordy/profile?id=GOR410841">Josh Gordy</a></td>
<td>CB</td>
<td>Abdomen</td>
<td>Limited Participation in Practice</td>
<td>Questionable</td>
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<td><a href="http://www.nfl.com/players/christopherlong/profile?id=LON213256">Chris Long</a></td>
<td>DE</td>
<td>Ankle</td>
<td>Limited Participation in Practice</td>
<td>Questionable</td>
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<td colspan="5"><b>PIT</b></td>
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<td><a href="http://www.nfl.com/players/curtisbrown/profile?id=BRO360893">Curtis Brown</a></td>
<td>CB</td>
<td>Knee</td>
<td>Did Not Participate In Practice</td>
<td>Out</td>
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<td><a href="http://www.nfl.com/players/meweldemoore/profile?id=MOO557284">Mewelde Moore</a></td>
<td>RB</td>
<td>Knee</td>
<td>Did Not Participate In Practice</td>
<td>Out</td>
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<td><a href="http://www.nfl.com/players/lashawnpouncey/profile?id=POU550260">Maurkice Pouncey</a></td>
<td>C</td>
<td>Ankle</td>
<td>Did Not Participate In Practice</td>
<td>Out</td>
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<td><a href="http://www.nfl.com/players/emmanuelsanders/profile?id=SAN295989">Emmanuel Sanders</a></td>
<td>WR</td>
<td>Foot</td>
<td>Did Not Participate In Practice</td>
<td>Out</td>
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<td><a href="http://www.nfl.com/players/benroethlisberger/profile?id=ROE750381">Ben Roethlisberger</a></td>
<td>QB</td>
<td>Ankle</td>
<td>Did Not Participate In Practice</td>
<td>Questionable</td>
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<td><a href="http://www.nfl.com/players/christophercarter/profile?id=CAR629400">Chris Carter</a></td>
<td>LB</td>
<td>Hamstring</td>
<td>Limited Participation in Practice</td>
<td>Questionable</td>
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<td><a href="http://www.nfl.com/players/lamarrwoodley/profile?id=WOO324724">LaMarr Woodley</a></td>
<td>LB</td>
<td>Hamstring</td>
<td>Limited Participation in Practice</td>
<td>Questionable</td>
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<p>With both Bradford and Feeley likely out it means <span>Kellen Clemens</span> wills tart under center for the Rams.</p>
https://stlouis.sbnation.com/st-louis-rams/2011/12/24/2659443/pittsburgh-steelers-vs-st-louis-rams-injury-report-sam-bradfordTravis Miller2011-12-24T07:52:47-06:002011-12-24T07:52:47-06:00Rams Vs. Steelers: Time, TV Schedule, Radio Streaming And More
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<p>For more on the Rams, visit SB Nation's <a href="http://www.turfshowtimes.com/">Turf Show Times</a>.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/st-louis-rams">St. Louis Rams</a> are in the running for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft after the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.stampedeblue.com/">Colts</a> won consecutive games, but to get there they still need one more Colts victory. The Rams will face the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/">Pittsburgh Steelers</a> on Christmas Eve with the host Steelers needing a win to keep their hopes of an AFC North title alive.</p>
<p>Pittsburgh will be starting backup quarterback <span>Charlie Batch</span>, as <span>Ben Roethlisberger</span> is out with an ankle injury. His injury limited him on Monday as Pittsburgh lost at San Francisco. The final odds line has the Steelers as a <a href="http://www.oddsshark.com/nfl/st-louis-pittsburgh-odds-december-24-2011">12 point home favorite</a> despite Batch starting.</p>
<p>If the Steelers lose, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/">Baltimore Ravens</a> can clinch the AFC North as long as they beat Cleveland. A St. Louis victory eliminates them from a chance at the No. 1 overall pick.</p>
<p><b>Game Date/Time</b>: Saturday, December 24; 8:00pm ET</p>
<p><b>Location</b>: Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, PA</p>
<p><b>TV Schedule</b><br>National: FOX</p>
<p><b>TV Distribution Map</b>: <a href="http://www.the506.com/nflmaps/">The506.com</a></p>
https://stlouis.sbnation.com/st-louis-rams/2011/12/24/2659180/steelers-vs-rams-2011-nfl-schedule-week-16Travis Miller2011-12-23T16:11:08-06:002011-12-23T16:11:08-06:00Pittsburgh Steelers Injury Report, Week 16: Ben Roethlisberger Out Against Rams
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/">Pittsburgh Steelers</a> (10-4) enter Saturday's game against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/st-louis-rams">St. Louis Rams</a> (2-12) with a hefty <a href="http://www.steelers.com/team/injury-report.html">injury list:</a></p>
<h4>Out</h4>
<p>- RB <span>Mewelde Moore</span></p>
<p>- DB <span>Curtis Brown</span></p>
<p>- C/G <span>Maurkice Pouncey</span></p>
<p>- WR <span>Emmanuel Sanders</span></p>
<h4>Questionable</h4>
<p>- QB <span>Ben Roethlisberger</span></p>
<p>- LB <span>LaMarr Woodley</span></p>
<p>- LB <span>Chris Carter</span></p>
<p>Friday morning, word got out that the Steelers were starting QB <span>Charlie Batch</span> in the place of injured QB Ben Roethlisberger. With Roethlisberger struggling with an ankle injury, the Steelers figure to lean heavily on RB <span>Rashard Mendenhall</span> and a Steelers running game averaging 4.3 yards per carry in 2011.</p>
<p>The Steelers are also hoping for a healthy recovery from LB Lamar Woodley, who has compiled an impressive 9.0 sacks and an interception so far this season.</p>
<p><i>For updates, stay tuned to <a href="http://stlouis.sbnation.com">SB Nation St. Louis</a>. For more in-depth coverage of the Rams, head over to <a href="http://turfshowtimes.com">Turf Show Times</a>. And for more news and notes from around the league, check out SB Nation's <a href="http://sbnation.com/nfl">NFL news hub</a>.</i></p>
https://stlouis.sbnation.com/st-louis-rams/2011/12/23/2658122/nfl-injury-report-week-16Bradley Woodrum2011-12-23T14:33:48-06:002011-12-23T14:33:48-06:00Ben Roethlisberger Injury: Charlie Batch To Start In Place Of Steelers QB
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<p>According to <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/SteelersDigest/status/150278876956868608">Steelers Digest</a> -- and confirmed (via retweet) by the official <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/">Pittsburgh Steelers</a> twitter account -- the Steel-town offense will be without the face of their franchise on Saturday's game against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/st-louis-rams">St. Louis Rams</a>. <span>Ben Roethlisberger</span> will miss Week 16 with an ankle injury, handing the starting duties to 12-year veteran <span>Charlie Batch</span>.</p>
<p>The 37-year-old Batch has started only two games in the last three seasons, starting a total of 52 contests in his time with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Detroit Lions</a> and Steelers. Since 2003, Batch has started a total of six NFL games, but has played 30 different games since then, passing for 1386 yards with an 84.2 QB rating.</p>
<p>The Rams and Steelers kick off their Christmas Eve game at noon CST on Saturday.</p>
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https://stlouis.sbnation.com/st-louis-rams/2011/12/23/2658124/ben-roethlisberger-injury-charlie-batch-startBradley Woodrum