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Steelers at Rams

Records: Pittsburgh (3-2); Los Angeles Rams (3-3) Kickoff: Sunday, 4:05 p.m., Fox Betting line: Rams by 3, according to FanDuel SportsBook Against the spread: Steelers 3-2; Rams 3-1-2. Series record: Rams lead 15-10-2. Last meeting: Steelers beat Rams 17-12 on Nov. 10, 2019, in Pittsburgh. Last week: Steelers had bye, beat Ravens 17-10 on Oct. 8; Rams beat Cardinals 26-9. Steelers offense: OVERALL (30), RUSH (28), PASS (27), SCORING (30) Steelers defense: OVERALL (30), RUSH (29), PASS (25), SCORING (20) Rams offense: OVERALL (7), RUSH (17), PASS (6), SCORING (12) Rams ...

Johnson hoping to play vs Rams

By Will Graves The Associated Press PITTSBURGH — Diontae Johnson’s right hamstring is on the mend. The Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver is hopeful his return can help an offense that’s at times looked lost without him. Johnson practiced on Wednesday, his first full practice since ...

Rams shape roster for Steelers game

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have re-signed Super Bowl-winning running back Darrell Henderson to their practice squad and promoted Royce Freeman to the active roster. The Rams made the moves Tuesday after top running backs Kyren Williams and Ronnie Rivers left Sunday's 26-9 victory over Arizona with injuries. Williams' ankle injury and Rivers' knee injury are likely to sideline them for at least this week's game against Pittsburgh, although coach Sean McVay didn't provide a timetable Monday. Henderson spent his first 3 1/2 NFL seasons with the Rams, who ...

Johnson returns to Steelers practice

Next up Who: Pittsburgh at Los Angeles Rams When: Sunday, 4:05 p.m. TV: FOX Radio: WRKY-FM 104.9 Latest line: Rams are 3-point favorites The Associated Press PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson has been cleared to return to practice, opening the door for a potential return, possibly as early as this week. Johnson has been on injured reserve since injuring his right hamstring during a 30-7 loss to San Francisco in the season opener. The Steelers opened the 21-day window for Johnson and backup running back Anthony McFarland Jr. on Monday. The ...

NFL will have to wait until next year for perfection

By Rob Maaddi The Associated Press The NFL’s last two undefeated teams beat themselves. The San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles struggled on the road against inferior opponents with backup quarterbacks and tough defenses. That allowed Larry Csonka and his teammates from the 1972 Miami Dolphins to pop the champagne bottles in October. They’ll remain the only perfect team in league history for at least another year. The Buffalo Bills, the NFL’s biggest favorite so far this season, also had problems on Sunday facing a losing team and a backup quarterback but they ...

Fans can thank ‘D’ for top spot

The Associated Press PITTSBURGH — Nick Herbig took offense to the question. Asked if T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith might be the best edge-rushing tandem in the NFL, the Pittsburgh Steelers rookie outside linebacker who has essentially attached himself to his two superstar teammates since training camp began just shook his head. “Might be?” Herbig said, with more than a tinge of sarcasm. “Might be? Look at the tape, bro.” Look at the standings, too. The Steelers enter their bye week at 3-2 and atop the AFC North almost in spite of an offense that still can’t seem to ...