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Mike Tomlin and the Steelers look to end a long run of playoff futility against the streaking Texans

Mike Tomlin and the AFC North champion Pittsburgh Steelers host streaking Houston in the first round of the NFL playoffs, looking to end a lengthy run of playoff futility

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Steelers' sneaky weapon opens up about career-defining moment vs Ravens Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin received a tremendous confidence boost after helping his team clinch a playoff berth.

3 DAYS AGO • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Aaron Rodgers Reveals Steelers' Game-Winning Play Call Vs. Ravens Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers revealed the huddle conversation between him and Calvin Austin III vs. the Ravens.

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Ravens have a long offseason to think about where to go next after stunning loss to Steelers

The Baltimore Ravens head into an uncertain offseason following a sloppy 26-24 loss to Pittsburgh in the regular season finale that cost the Ravens the AFC North title

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Catches defense napping on late TD Austin had three receptions on seven targets for 55 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-24 win over the Ravens.

Impact Austin played the role of hero sans WR DK Metcalf (suspension) in Week 18 when he snuck past Baltimore's napping secondary in the final minute of regulation for the game-winning touchdown grab. The 26-year-old Austin was held to one reception for eight yards filling in for Metcalf last week, so this performance truly came from out of nowhere. Austin finishes the regular season with a 31-372-3 receiving line in 14 active games, numbers that were only good enough to register with those playing in deeper fantasy formats. With Metcalf returning to action in the wild-card round of the playoffs, Austin possesses minimal upside for next Monday's tilt against the Texans.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

4 Takeaways From the Steelers' Win Over the Ravens

The Steelers are AFC North champions after an instant classic between Aaron Rodgers and Lamar Jackson.

5 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From the Steelers' Win Over the Ravens

Rodgers and Steelers win AFC North, beating Ravens 26-24 after Loop misses kick at buzzer

Aaron Rodgers threw a go-ahead touchdown pass to Calvin Austin III with 55 seconds left, and the Steelers beat the Ravens 26-24 on Sunday night when Baltimore’s Tyler Loop missed a...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

HIGHLIGHT: Touchdown Austin III QB Aaron Rodgers finds WR Calvin Austin III for a 26-yard touchdown pass

5 DAYS AGO • STEELERS.COM

Returning Steelers playmaker faces enormous pressure in AFC North showdown The Pittsburgh Steelers are giving WR Calvin Austin III the perfect stage to prove his worth in a wild Week 18 AFC North battle.

5 DAYS AGO • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Steelers, Panthers, Jaguars secure division titles. Broncos clinch AFC's No. 1 seed

Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers sent Lamar Jackson and the Ravens home for the playoffs

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Ready for Sunday night Austin (hamstring) practiced in full Friday and does not carry an injury designation for Sunday night's regular-season finale against the Ravens, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Austin injured his hamstring Week 16 versus the Lions and subsequentially sat out Week 17, but he'll return to action to face Baltimore with the AFC North title on the line Sunday. With DK Metcalf (suspension) ruled out for one more game, Austin appears set to operate as the No. 1 wide receiver for veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, with a combination of Adam Thielen, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Scotty Miller, Ben Skowronek, Roman Wilson and potentially also practice-squad man Brandon Johnson contributing behind him. At tight end, with Darnell Washington (forearm) having been placed on IR, Pat Freiermuth and Jonnu Smith are in position to split the majority of opportunities.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers and Ravens will decide the AFC North title in a high-stakes Week 18 showdown

The 272nd and final game of the NFL's regular season will be for the AFC North title when the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Baltimore Ravens

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Limited again Thursday Austin (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Austin returned to practice as a limited participant Wednesday after having missed Week 17, and it's encouraging to see him string together another day of at least partial on-field reps. If he's able to upgrade to a full session Friday, Austin could avoid an injury designation entirely for Sunday's must-win divisional clash against Baltimore.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited practice Austin (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Austin wasn't able to practice at all prior to being ruled out for Pittsburgh's loss to the Browns in Week 17, but head coach Mike Tomlin mentioned the wide receiver as a player who "definitely has a chance" to retake the field for Sunday night's contest against the Ravens. With DK Metcalf (suspension) unavailable for Week 18, and the Steelers facing a game in which the victor will secure the No. 4 seed in the AFC playoffs while the loser will be eliminated from postseason contention, Austin's availability will be crucial for Aaron Rodgers and the passing game.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

The erratic Steelers blew a chance to clinch the AFC North in Cleveland. Week 18 could go either way

The Pittsburgh Steelers will have to regroup after missing out on a golden chance to clinch the AFC North

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Steelers facing must-win situation in season finale against Baltimore after 13-6 loss at Browns

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had multiple chances to clinch the AFC North

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday against Browns Austin (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact With Austin out and DK Metcalf suspended for two games, Varley suggests that it's "going to be all hands on deck this week" for the Steelers at the wide receiver position. With that in mind, added Week 17 snaps will be available for some combination of Adam Thielen, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Scotty Miller, Ben Skowronek and Roman Wilson, with Brandon Johnson representing a possible practice squad elevation. Additionally, QB Aaron Rodgers may turn to TEs Darnell Washington, Pat Freiermuth and Jonnu Smith more often than usual, with Pittsburgh's top two WR options on the shelf this weekend.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as DNP again Austin (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Austin has now missed back-to-back practices to begin Week 17 prep, making it safe to say that he's trending in the wrong direction for Sunday's road matchup against the Browns. The starting wideout is dealing with a hamstring injury sustained Week 16 against the Lions. With DK Metcalf (suspension) already out for Pittsburgh's final two games of the regular season, it's possible that Adam Thielen, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Scotty Miller, Ben Skowronek and Roman Wilson will have to serve as the Steelers' top wideouts versus Cleveland in Week 17.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP to open Week 17 prep Austin (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Austin injured his hamstring during the Steelers' Week 16 win over the Lions and was not cleared to return. The fourth-year wideout has worked in more of a rotational role at wide receiver over the past three weeks, but his absence would be detrimental to a Steelers offense that is already without DK Metcalf (suspension) for the final two games of the regular season. Austin will have two more opportunities to return to practice ahead of Sunday's AFC North tilt against the Browns.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Parity is one of the pillars of the NFL. Steelers have spent a record 22 years defying it

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a little bit of history in their 29-24 victory over Detroit

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Questionable with hamstring Austin (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Lions, Burt Lauten of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Austin exited the game in the fourth quarter after sustaining the injury. The wide receiver caught his sole target for an eight-yard gain before his exit.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Catchless in Week 15 Austin failed to reel in his only target and recorded nine yards on three punt returns during Monday night's 28-15 win over the Dolphins.

Impact Austin was limited by a calf injury at practice late in the week, but he was ultimately able to play, failing to reel in a pass for the second time in three weeks. With the additions of Adam Thielen and Marquez Valdes-Scantling in recent weeks, Austin's role on the offense has taken a hit, and he has now caught just one of five targets for 31 yards over the last three games.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Week 15 Austin (calf) does not have an injury designation for Monday's matchup against Miami.

Impact Austin was added to the injury report Friday, when he logged a limited practice session due to a calf issue. However, he was able to return to full participation Saturday and is clear to play on Monday Night Football. Austin has seen his offensive snap count trending down in recent weeks -- he hasn't been above 50 percent since Week 10 against the Chargers -- but he still figures to have a tangible role in the passing game while also working as Pittsburgh's primary punt returner.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Friday Austin was limited in practice Friday due to a calf issue.

Impact Austin wasn't listed on the Steelers' initial Week 15 injury report, so it's possible he sustained a calf injury during Friday's session. Either way, the wideout's game status for Monday night's game against the Dolphins is set to be revealed Saturday. If Austin is limited or out versus Miami, Adam Thielen, Ben Skowronek (hand) and practice squad member Marquez Valdes-Scantling would be candidates to log added snaps behind top WR DK Metcalf.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

When Aaron Rodgers is comfortable, Steelers win | Steelers Breakdown After weeks of struggling to generate explosive plays, Pittsburgh's offense finds success with deep throws to DK Metcalf and Calvin Austin I...

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • PENNLIVE.COM

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