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Braced for the rush

One year after having the third-best rush defense since the NFL went to a 16-game season, the Steelers are more concerned with players, not teams, running for more than 100 yards. Last year, when they set a franchise record for fewest yards rushing per game (62.8), the Steelers allowed only two teams — the Patriots…

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Roethlisberger Questionable, Pouncey Out Tonight

PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) — As they continue preparations for their Monday night game against the San Francisco 49ers, the Steelers announced today that Ben Roethlisberger’s status remains questionable while center Maurkice Pouncey is out. According to the Steelers, Roethlisberger was limited during Saturday’s practice. Both Roethlisberger and Pouncey suffered high-ankle sprains in a 14-3 victory over…

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