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When the Chiefs run EDGE>> STEELERS Jamaal Charles had a nice debut as the Chiefs' featured back last week in Oakland, but things should be different today.

There are three phases to every football game. Sunday, the Steelers failed miserably in two of those phases and wore down in the third phase.

Steelers linebacker James Harrison told the Post-Gazette today he was fined $5,000 by the NFL for punching Cincinnati offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth Sunday.

As a concession to potential injury and their status on the team, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin relieved Pro Bowl outside linebacker James Harrison and starting defensive end Brett Keisel of important special teams responsibilities.

Frustration ran deep as the Steelers walked off the field following the final series of their 18-12 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.

The Steelers had to play four games without strong safety Troy Polamalu earlier this season, going 2-2 without the five-time All-Pro. Now, the wait is on to find out if they will be without Polamalu for another extended stretch.

I read an article today from one of my favorite writers, TJ Jenkins , talking about Larry Johnson wanting to play for the Steelers.

MNF: Steelers' Quick Hits. The following are the little things that were awesome, or not-so awesome in last night's Monday Football Game of the Steelers versus the Broncos.

Roethlisberger made the admission one night earlier during a national television interview on ESPN's primetime news program, "E:60." "That surprises me," said defensive lineman Brett Keisel , who is Roethlisberger's closest friend on the team.

Monday Night Football. It's finally here. Prime time. The eyes of millions are watching.A My two modest eyes are watching as well.

The Denver Broncos are a nice football team with good defense, but in the eyes of many they are no Pittsburgh Steelers.

Steelers vs. Broncos Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos Date : Monday, Nov. 9, 2009 Kickoff : 8:30 p.m. Site : INVESCO Field at Mile High Denver, Colo.

When cornerback William Gay was drafted by Pittsburgh three years ago, he took one look at Steelers pass-rusher James "Deebo" Harrison and had flashbacks to his college days playing alongside Elvis Dumervil.

Every young boy's dream is to be a professional football player. Every player who's ever stepped foot onto the green, gleaming grass on a Friday night dreams of making it to the biggest stage of them all.

Originally published November 6, 2009 at 12:46 p.m., updated November 6, 2009 at 2:09 p.m. PITTSBURGH a ' The more coach Mike Tomlin keeps talking about it, the more agitated his players get.

For the record: Pittsburgh is 5-2, Denver 6-1. Last game: Pittsburgh is coming off a bye week.

For his first NFL start, Tyler Polumbus gets to take on James Harrison, Lawrence Timmons and the mighty 3-4 Pittsburgh Steelers defense.

Steelers safety Ryan Clark doesn't want his career to vanish in thin air. Clark became almost deathly ill after playing in Denver's mile-high altitude two years ago, losing his spleen and gall bladder plus 30 pounds due to medical complications that ended his season.

Three times the Minnesota Vikings were ready to take the lead and possibly put away the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Steelers linebacker James Harrison was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Month for October.