Prediction Machine Makes Week 2 NFL Picks
Paul Bessire, known better as "The Prediction Machine," checked in with The Fan Morning Show Thursday for his regular weekly spot, which can be heard Thursdays at 8:40 a.m.
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Paul Bessire, known better as "The Prediction Machine," checked in with The Fan Morning Show Thursday for his regular weekly spot, which can be heard Thursdays at 8:40 a.m.
PITTSBURGH (93-7 THE FAN) -- Steelers safety Troy Polamalu acknowledges fellow Defensive Player of the Year honoree James Harrison is a presence on the field, but he doesn't believe the uncertainty surrounding Harrison's health--or his own--will affect his play in Sunday's Week 2 contest against the New York Jets at Heinz Field.
PITTSBURGH (93-7 THE FAN) -- You know, it's been a full decade since the Steelers last...well, never mind, says linebacker LaMarr Woodley.
NFL on CBS color analyst Phil Simms spoke with The Fan Morning Show on Thursday to offer some insight on the Week 2 matchup between the Steelers and Jets.
With the Jets and Steelers meeting in a Week 2 matchup on Sunday at Heinz Field, Jets' guard Brandon Moore checked in with The Fan Morning Show on Saturday to chat about the upcoming game.
While it was tough, the Steelers' loss to Denver is just one roadblock on a long journey to the post-season.
PITTSBURGH (93-7 THE FAN) -- Don't ask head coach Mike Tomlin to lean on the injury bug as a crutch following a 31-19 season-opening loss in Denver Sunday night.
Some veterans who are back from serving in Iraq and Afghanistan were the Steelers' special guests Tuesday evening. The event was called "Heroes at Heinz Field." About 75 veterans had a chance to toss, kick and catch a football with members of the Steelers.
Jonathan Dwyer led the Pittsburgh Steelers' ground attack in the season opener Sunday in Denver, gaining 43 yards on nine carries. Today, we learn a little more about the Steelers running back.
Steelers offensive tackle Marcus Gilbert suffered a knee injury in Pittsburgh Week 1 loss to the Denver Broncos, but he is expected to be a key cog for the Steelers this season.
CBS Sports' NFL analyst Steve Beuerlein plays a little Monday morning QB with Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan's Vinnie & Cook.
Peyton Manning showed that he can still run the no-huddle offense with incredible efficiency, and Pittsburgh's defense didn't have an answer for it. Ben Roethlisberger made some impressive plays, but he didn't get enough support from the running game. It added up to a 31-19 Steelers loss to the Denver Broncos Sunday night.
DENVER (93-7 THE FAN) - Although he was certainly not the only culprit, Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, in characteristic fashion, accepted full responsibility for his team's 31-19 loss to the Denver Broncos at Mile High Stadium on opening night of the NFL season Sunday.
DENVER (93-7 THE FAN) — What most will take from the Steelers' 31-19 season-opening loss to the Denver Broncos at Mile High Stadium Sunday is that new quarterback Peyton Manning showed Mike Tomlin he's still Peyton Manning.
The Steelers headed into Denver this weekend hoping to start the season off right and seek a little revenge for their loss in last year's postseason, but Peyton Manning and the Broncos had other ideas.
The Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers face off with both trying to bolster their playoff positioning in the wide-open AFC.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-2 on Wednesday night to snap a two-game losing streak.
Ohio has become the 45th state to allow high school athletes to enter into name, image and likeness agreements.
No. 22 Pitt hosts No. 12 Miami on Sunday at Acrisure Stadium.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes will receive a record $3.4 million from this year's pre-arbitration bonus pool.
The Steelers, Penguins and Pirates are teaming up again to feed hungry families this Thanksgiving.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be monitored in practice but appears on track to play in Week 13.
Ward is one of 26 semifinalists for this year's class.
Fake QR codes, phony social media posts and phishing emails are among the tools scammers use to trick online shoppers.
A woman was hit by a vehicle in Liberty Township earlier this week, and she ultimately died from her injuries.
A man was found shot in the chest outside of an East Liberty home early on Friday morning.
For the second straight day, snow showers in Pittsburgh are possible in the afternoon as the weekend approaches.
An oven fire in a Westmoreland County home left a family scrambling to come up with new Thanksgiving plans.
President Trump said Thursday evening that Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom died from her injuries in the Washington, D.C., shooting, and Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe was "fighting for his life."
A 29-year-old Afghan national named Rahmanullah Lakanwal has been identified as the suspected shooter in the ambush that killed one National Guard member and wounded another in D.C., officials say.
U.S. Sen. Jim Justice of West Virginia has agreed to pay nearly $5.2 million in overdue personal taxes.
Over the weekend, Elon Musk's X unveiled a feature that lets users see where an account is based — and it led to some surprises.
The group appeared in a video last week that called on service members and members of the intelligence community to "refuse illegal orders."
Electric prices in Pennsylvania are going up next month.
Saturday's grand opening included live music, food, and a meet-and-greet with Lego Master Krist Kay.
Thursday will be the first time many people cook and host Thanksgiving dinner - here's how you can avoid illness and danger.
To much fanfare, the 51st Aldi opened in the Pittsburgh area on Thursday morning.
Black Friday has gone from a single day of deals to a week or more of sales, and that can lead to getting ripped off. Here's what shoppers should know.
Sean Collier shows us where to go and what to see this holiday weekend!
Daisy shows us around for some early-season shopping.
Local actor, Shaler’s own Daniel Gerard Bittner, quizzes David and Mikey on their knowledge of Les Misérables!
Local actor, Shaler’s own Daniel Gerard Bittner, returns home for the holidays, thanks to Les Misérables!
Daisy Jade visits the Heinz History Center to learn all about the life of David McCullough and the artifacts on display in the History Center’s special archive room!
Drivers who were convicted of infractions years ago are being told to surrender their licenses or file costly appeals because Allegheny County never processed the paperwork.
For most students, the most dangerous part of their day is going to and from school.
Shopping malls are under threat from online shopping and disappearing customers, and many are facing the wrecking ball.
On Monday, Pittsburgh City Council took aim at a controversial $6 million comprehensive plan, saying the public is being short-changed.
Campers who bought lifetime memberships to a Laurel Highlands campground say they are being told they have to leave.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
With costs expected to go up for the Affordable Care Act, people are examining potentially more affordable options.
Beginning in fall 2026, Independence Health System will operate under the WVU Medicine brand.
The threat of flu season has arrived with a new strain that could lead to hospitalization numbers and potential deaths that surpass last year's totals.
The Fall 2025 safety report card from a patient safety group gave high marks to many Pittsburgh-area hospitals.
The Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers face off with both trying to bolster their playoff positioning in the wide-open AFC.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-2 on Wednesday night to snap a two-game losing streak.
Ohio has become the 45th state to allow high school athletes to enter into name, image and likeness agreements.
No. 22 Pitt hosts No. 12 Miami on Sunday at Acrisure Stadium.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh voted last week to end their three-year-long walkout.
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
A report on the future of water in central Ohio warns that industrial demands for water will skyrocket at the same time experts expect farmers will need to regularly irrigate their fields.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
A new Barnes & Noble is coming to Pittsburgh.
Christina Aguilera and Liev Schreiber were spotted at Wednesday's Pittsburgh Penguins game at PPG Paints Arena.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
Fans of Jeff Goldblum are seeing double.
Saturday's grand opening included live music, food, and a meet-and-greet with Lego Master Krist Kay.
A 68-year-old woman was killed in a pedestrian crash in Mercer County earlier this week.
A man in his 30s was found shot in the chest outside of a home in East Liberty early on Friday morning.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
Two separate crashes, including one that killed one person, closed parts of Interstate 79 and Interstate 70 in Washington County.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
Eli Holstein threw for 304 yards and 4 touchdown passes in the 45-17 Panthers' win over the Chippewas.
