Steelers GameDay Cheat Sheet: Week 8 vs. the New York Giants

by Joe Kuzma (joe_kuzma) on October 27, 2024

Steelers GameDay Cheat Sheet is a weekly series featuring a quick glance at the upcoming Steelers game, including odds, records, things to watch for, and how to watch/listen to the game.

New York Giants (2-5) at Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2)

Since Monday Night Football debuted in 1970, the Steelers have played in 78 games and holds a 53-25 (.679) mark under the lights on Monday, including 30-5 (.857) at home and 23-20 (.535) on the road.
Pittsburgh’s 78 appearances on Monday Night Football are tied for the fourth most in the NFL. Pittsburgh’s .679 winning percentage on Monday Night Football is the highest in the NFL (min. 50 games).
The Steelers’ 53 victories on Monday Night Football are tied for the most in the NFL.
Pittsburgh’s .857 home winning percentage on Monday Night Football is the highest in the NFL (min. 25 games).
Pittsburgh has won 21 consecutive Monday Night Football home games. The Steelers last lost a MNF home game on Oct. 14, 1991 vs. New York Giants (23-20).
Pittsburgh is 99-69 (.589) in regular-season primetime games since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger.
QB Russell Wilson completed 16-of-29 passes (55.2 percent) for 264 yards, two TD passes, one TD run, no interceptions and a 109.0 rating in Week 7 vs. N.Y. Jets.
Wilson set a franchise record for passing yards in Steelers debut.
The 12 signal callers to pick up victories in their first career start with the franchise include: Russell Wilson (2024), Justin Fields (2024), Mitch Trubisky (2022), Devlin Hodges (2019), Charlie Batch (2005), Ben Roethlisberger (2004), Steve Bono (1987), Mike Kruczek (1976), Bobby Layne (1958), Earl Morrall (1957), Jack Scarbath (1956) and Ted Marchibroda (1956).
Pittsburgh has not only eclipsed the 30-point barrier in each of the last two weeks (37-15 vs. N.Y. Jets in Week 7; 32-13 at Las Vegas in Week 6) but also registered back-to-back victories by at least 19 points.
The Steelers had not recorded back-to-back victories by at least 19 points since Week 10 (36-10 vs. Cincinnati) and Week 11 (27-3 at Jacksonville) of 2020.
The Steelers’ 37 points are their most in a game since Week 11 of 2021 at L.A. Chargers (37). The 37-points scored are the most for Pittsburgh in a home game since Week 6 of 2020 vs. Cleveland (38).
The Steelers have a 60-point scoring margin, which ranks fifth in the NFL in 2024.

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Series Notes

All-Time Giants lead, 46-32-3
- Last: Steelers Win, 26-16 (Sept. 14, 2020)
Home Giants lead, 22-15-3
- Last: Steelers Win, 24-14 (Dec. 4, 2016)
Away Giants lead, 24-17
- Last: Steelers Win, 26-16 (Sept. 14, 2020)

The Coaches

Steelers: Mike Tomlin
- At Franchise: 178-102-2 (18)
- Overall: 178-102-2 (18)
- Versus Opponent: 3-1
Giants: Brian Daboll
- At Franchise: 17-23-1 (3)
- Overall: 17-23-1 (3)
- Versus Opponent: 0-0

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Gameday Information

Date: Monday, October 28
Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
Location: Acrisure Stadium
Pittsburgh, PA
Capacity 68,400 // Natural Grass
TV: ESPN & ABC, Locally WTAE-TV (Check listings below for affiliates)
- Joe Buck (play-by-play)
- Troy Aikman (analysis)
- Lisa Salter (field reporter)
Satellite Radio
- Steelers: Sirius 81, XM/SXM 226, Internet 826
- Giants: Sirius 83, XM/SXM 225, Internet 823
National Radio: Westwood One Sports
- Kevin Harlan (play-by-play)
- Devin McCourty (analysis)
Local Radio: Steelers Radio Network
Locally: 102.5 WDVE-FM (Pittsburgh) & 970 WBGG-AM (Pittsburgh)
(48 affiliates – see below)
- Rob King (play-by-play)
- Craig Wolfley (analysis)
- Max Starks (sideline)
- Missi Matthews (field reporter)
Referee: Scott Novak
Vegas: Steelers -6.5 | Over/Under: 36.5

Steelers-Giants Pregame Show

Joe and Brian are back to preview the Monday Night Football clash between two of the most storied franchises in the National Football League as the Pittsburgh Steelers host the New York Giants.

The 2-5 Giants have struggled on offense this season, making them a prime target for T.J. Watt and company. However, the Giants defense features the league’s leader in sacks, Dexter Lawrence, and is capable of playing spoiler against a still unproven Steelers offense and patchwork line.

Will this game give Pittsburgh momentum as they head into their bye week or will it be another case of Mike Tomlin playing down to lesser opponents?

View the video below on YouTube or visit our podcast page to find it on all popular audio platforms.

SCU Steelers News & Notes

Team Rankings

	NYG	PIT
Home Record	0-4-0	2-1-0
Away Record	2-1-0	3-1-0
Record vs. Spread	3-4-0	5-2-0
Points Scored/Game	14.1 (30th)	23.0 (16th)
Points Allowed/Game	21.3 (12th)	14.4 (2nd)
Takeaway Diff.	-2 (20th)	+9 (2nd)
Pass Yds/Game	189 (23rd)	180 (26th)
Rush Yds/Game	101 (25th)	134 (9th)
Def. Pass Yds/Game	179 (6th)	217 (22nd)
Def. Rush Yds/Game	138 (25th)	81 (3rd)

Team Leaders

Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 Leaders
Justin Fields	106/160, 1106 yds, 5 TDs
George Pickens	31 rec, 474 yds, 1 TD
Najee Harris	117 rush, 478 yds, 2 TDs

New York Giants 2024 Leaders
Daniel Jones	150/240, 1442 yds, 6 TDs
Malik Nabers	39 rec, 427 yds, 3 TDs
Devin Singletary	61 rush, 239 yds, 2 TDs

Steelers Notes

QB RUSSELL WILSON passed for 264 yards & 2 TDs vs. 0 INTs with 109 rating & rushed for TD in 1st start of season last week, 17th-career game with 2+ TD passes & rush TD, tied with HOFer Steve Young for 4th-most in NFL history. Is 3-1 with 4 career starts vs. NYG. Aims for his 3rd in row vs. NYG with 250+ pass yards. Has 7 TDs vs. 0 INTs with 104.5 rating in his past 5 starts on MNF.
RB NAJEE HARRIS aims for 3rd in row with 100+ rush yards & rush TD. Is only player in NFL with 70+ scrimmage yards in 7 games this season. Has rush TD in 3 of 4 career games on MNF.
RB JAYLEN WARREN had 59 scrimmage yards (44 rush, 15 rec.) last week. Has 50+ scrimmage yards in 2 of his past 3 at home.
WR GEORGE PICKENS led team with 5 catches for 111 yards & 1st TD of season in Week 7. Has 50+ rec. yards in 4 of past 5. Has 184 rec. yards (92 per game) in 2 career games on MNF.
WR VAN JEFFERSON had 1st TD catch of season last week.
TE PAT FREIERMUTH had 51 rec. yards in Week 7, 2nd 50-yard game of season.
LB T.J. WATT had 2nd PD of season last week. Has TFL & FF in 2 of past 3. Has sack in 3 of his past 4 at home. Had 2 PD, TFL & INT in last meeting. Has 12.5 sacks, 6 PD, 3 FFs & 3 FRs in 10 career games on MNF.
LB PATRICK QUEEN has 7+ tackles in 4 of past 5. Had sack & FF in his last game vs. NYG (10/16/22 w/ Bal.). Aims for his 3rd in row on MNF with PD.
DT CAMERON HEYWARD had 1st PD of season in Week 7. Had INT in last meeting.
DT LARRY OGUNJOBI had 1st full sack of season last week. Has TFL in 3 of past 4. Had half sack in only career game vs. NYG (12/20/20 w/ Cle.).
CB BEANIE BISHOP (rookie) had 6 tackles, TFL & 1st 2 career INTs last week. Aims for 4th in row with PD & 3rd in row with TFL.

Giants Notes

QB DANIEL JONES is 1 of 3 (Joe Burrow & Jared Goff) with 2+ TD passes & 100+ rating in 3 road games this season. Aims for his 4th in row on road with 2+ TD passes & 100+ rating. Had 301 yards (279 pass, 22 rush) & 2 TD passes in last meeting. Aims for his 3rd in row on MNF with 65+ rush yards.
RB DEVIN SINGLETARY has rush TD in 5 of his past 6 on road. Aims for his 4th in row on road with rush TD & 7th in row on road with 65+ scrimmage yards. Rushed for 87 yards in his only career game at Pit. (12/15/19 w/ Buf.). Has 50+ scrimmage yards in 4 of his past 5 in primetime.
RB TYRONE TRACY (rookie) has 100+ scrimmage yards in 2 of his past 3.
WR MALIK NABERS ranks 2nd among rookies in receptions (39) & 3rd in rec. yards (427) in 2024. Has 8+ catches, 75+ rec. yards & TD catch in each of his 1st 2 career road games.
WR WAN’DALE ROBINSON had 6 catches last week & is 1 of 5 with 5+ catches in 6+ games (6) this season. Has 5+ catches in 8 of his past 9 & aims for his 6th in row with 5+ catches.
DL DEXTER LAWRENCE had 2 sacks last week, his 3rd game in 2024 with 2+ sacks. Leads NFL with career-high 9 sacks. Aims for his 3rd in row on road with 2+ sacks & for his 4th in row overall with sack. Had sack in last meeting.
LB BRIAN BURNS has sack in 4 of his past 5. Aims for his 3rd in row on road with sack & 2 PD, 4th in row overall with sack & 6th in row overall with TFL.
LB AZEEZ OJULARI aims for his 3rd in row with sack.
LB BOBBY OKEREKE aims for his 7th in row with 5+ tackles. Has 5 TFL, 5 PD & 2 FFs in his past 5 primetime games.
S TYLER NUBIN led team with 9 tackles last week & leads all rookies with 49 tackles. Aims for his 3rd in row in primetime with 8+ tackles.

Steelers TV Coverage

This week’s game will be broadcast nationally and in primetime on ESPN and simulcast on ABC.

Steelers Radio Coverage

Flagship Stations

WDVE-FM (102.5)
WBGG-AM (970)

Pennsylvania Affiliates

Altoona-WVAM (1430)
Altoona-WRKY (104.9)
Beaver Falls-WBVP (1230)
Beaver Falls-WMBA (1460)
Bedford-WBVE (107.5)
Butler-WISR (680)
Chambersburg-WCHA (800)
Clarendon-WKNB (104.3)
Clarion-WCCR (92.7)
Cooperstown-WUUZ (107.7)
DuBois-WIFT (102.1)
DuBois-WKFT (101.3)
Erie-WRKT (104.9)
Johnstown-WNTJ (1490)
Johnstown-WRKW (99.1)
Latrobe-WCNS (1480)
Milton-WVLY (100.9)
Saegertown-WUZZ (94.3)
Somerset-WNTI (990)
Starview-WONN (92.7)
State College-WQWK (1450)
Uniontown-WMBS (590)
Washington-WJPA (1450)
Williamsport-WCXR (99.3)
Williamsport-WZXR (103.7)

Maryland Affiliates

Cumberland-WRQE (106.1)
Hagerstown-WHAG (1410)

Ohio Affiliates

Fremont-WOHF (92.1)
Marietta-WJAW (630)
Youngstown-WNIO (1390)

Virginia Affiliates

Vienna-WDMX (100.1)

West Virginia Affiliates

Fairmont-WRLF (94.3)
Fairmont-WMMN (920)
New Martinsville-WXCR (92.3)

Steelers Nation Radio

Steelers Nation Radio is a 24-hour/day HD radio station dedicated specifically to the Pittsburgh Steelers. It can be heard on www.steelers.com, the official Steelers app or the iHeart app on your smartphone, and at 102.5 WDVE HD2.

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