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RC Lens : Ce qu’il faut savoir sur Feignies-Aulnoye avant cette confrontation décisive
Le RC Lens affrontera Feignies-Aulnoye vendredi en 32e de finale de la Coupe de France au stade Bollaert-Delelis. Le club amateur arrive de la Nationale 2, cherchant à créer l’exploit face à un professionnel. Cette rencontre se disputera à 21 heures et sera retransmise en direct. Les conditions de préparation ne sont pas optimales pour …

Steelers Defensive Front Has Big Help on the Way
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Derrick Harmon at practice on Nov. 4, 2025,. -- Ed Thompson / Steelers Now PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers will bolster their defensive front when they visit the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Rookie defensive tackle Derrick Harmon (knee) seems to be ready to get back in the fold. Harmon has missed the past three games due to an injury to the same knee he banged up in the preseason. “We had some guys that missed the previous game or games and are angling toward getting back,” Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said. “Probably the most favorable of those is Derrick Harmon. He was probably healthy enough to play at the very end of last week, but as a young guy with limited rep opportunities, I didn’t think it would be fair to him or for us to put him in uniform, and so he’ll have an opportunity to get a complete week’s work, getting an opportunity to go back to his hometown and play some football. “He certainly has been an asset to us, particularly in terms of defending and stopping the run, and anticipating what we’re gonna face this week, man, that’ll be big.” Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Derrick Harmon at practice on Nov. 4, 2025,. — Ed Thompson / Steelers Now Harmon, the team’s first-round pick in this past draft, has played in nine games this season. He has 22 combined tackles, two sacks, a fumble recovery and a pass defended. With him in the lineup, the Steelers allow 96 rushing yards per game. Averaging 131.1 yards per game, the Lions have the fifth-best rushing offense in the NFL. Alan Saunders contributed reporting from Pittsburgh.This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Steelers Defensive Front Has Big Help on the Way

DB’s Steelers Dudes & Duds: Run D Roars, Depth Shines vs. Dolphins
Steelers fans across the globe couldn’t believe their eyes on Monday night as their favorite team played a football game that didn’t give everyone constant heart palpitations for three hours. The first half was essentially a rock fight between the two squads, but contrary to their previous second-half letdowns, Mike Tomlin’s club came out firing on all cylinders in the second half to put this game out of reach in a hurry. This felt like complementary football at its finest, with the offense, defense, and special teams units pulling their weight en route to an impressive win. The franchise has now made history with 23 straight home games on Monday Night Football, a streak that spans all the way back to October of 1991. That’s not the only history being made, though. It feels fitting that this would be the first-ever iteration of dudes & dudes without any “losers” on the list. Consider me impressed. Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell during a game against the Miami Dolphins on Dec. 15, 2025. — Ed Thompson / Steelers Now Dude: RB Kenneth Gainwell After signing a one-year deal in the offseason, Gainwell’s breakout campaign continued on Monday night to the tune of 126 yards from scrimmage. He hauled in all seven of his targets on the night, and half of his rushing attempts were deemed successful as well. His signature play came on a run that bounced to the right side, easily brushed off a safety that was working downhill, and proceeded to rip off a 38-yard scamper. Aaron Rodgers stated his wish to get Gainwell paid in the offseason, and you better believe that offensive coordinator Arthur Smith will be lobbying for him to remain in the fold. Pittsburgh Steelers defenders Derrick Harmon, Yahya Black and Jack Sawyer in a game against the Miami Dolphins on Dec. 15, 2025. — Ed Thompson / Steelers Now Dude: Steelers Run Defense The number one priority for the Steelers coming into this game was figuring out a way to slow down the Dolphins’ rushing attack that had been one of the most efficient and explosive units lately as they’ve shifted philosophies on that side of the ball. In the bitter cold, this unit was up to the task. By holding them to a 29% rushing success rate on early downs, Teryl Austin’s troops forced their opponent into a style they simply didn’t want to play with more true dropback situations. Captain Cam Heyward led the group with three stops; the much maligned Patrick Queen was frequently around the ball, while the rest of the front controlled the point of attack. Mission successful. Dude: OT Dylan Cook You’ve probably heard me say that offensive line depth is the biggest oxymoron in the sport, but Cook was clearly out to prove me wrong by not allowing a single pressure on 30 pass sets. It’s a blessing to get that type of play from your fourth-stringer, but what made it even more impressive was that the Steelers didn’t feel the need to tie up excessive resources to help him either. The offensive line in general started to wear down the opposition as the game wore on because the time of possession was in their favor for once. It’s too early to make long-term proclamations about Cook’s future, but he definitely deserves to start the rest of the season with Broderick Jones on injured reserve. After that, who knows? Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ben Skowronek and cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. in a game against the Miami Dolphins on Dec. 15, 2025. — Ed Thompson / Steelers Now Dude: CB Asante Samuel Jr. Imagine telling someone nine months ago that the Steelers would acquire Jalen Ramsey and Darius Slay in the offseason but would turn to James Pierre and Asante Samuel Jr. for stability in their secondary. The former has been one of the biggest nuisances at the position in limited playing time, and the latter was signed off the street following a significant surgery that abruptly ended his time in Los Angeles. Ball skills have always been a major strength of Samuel’s game, which isn’t a surprise given his…

Aaron Rodgers Gives Steelers Playoff Hope | Steelers Morning Rush
Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it’s Monday night’s win over the Miami Dolphins, the NFL playoff picture, and how Aaron Rodgers should give the Black and Gold hope going into January. After losing back-to-back games to the Chicago Bears and Buffalo Bills, things looked bleak for the Steelers coming into December, and there was probably a good amount of deja vu involved, considering how their 2024 season ended. But now they’ve stopped the skid, turned it around, and not only does Rodgers deserve a lot of credit for that, he’s a reason they should be hopeful moving forward. Alan breaks it down. Click for the full archives of Steelers Morning Rush. Check out more from Alan Saunders, Zachary Smith and the rest of the team on the Steelers Now Youtube page.This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Aaron Rodgers Gives Steelers Playoff Hope | Steelers Morning Rush

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Sweet Revenge: Jonnu Smith Makes Dolphins Regret Steelers Trade
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Jonnu Smith plays against the Indianapolis Colts. Ed Thompson/Steelers Now PITTSBURGH — Jonnu Smith was prepared to spend the rest of his football career in South Beach. Instead, in freezing temperatures on Monday night, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ tight end was leaving the Miami Dolphins in the dust. With the Steelers up 18 points in the fourth quarter, Smith lined up in the backfield and took a toss from Aaron Rodgers. He hit a hole opened up by Adam Thielen and Darnell Washington and raced in untouched for a 14-yard rushing touchdown. “That was nice, huh?” Smith said afterwards. “All credit due to those guys up front, making that a lot easier. If you go back and watch the film, man, you could’ve drove a truck through that thing.” Smith, who’d had a career year with Mike McDaniel’s team last season, arrived in Pittsburgh with Jalen Ramsey via trade this past offseason. Smith denied having any added motivation entering the matchup. Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith at practice on Aug. 23, 2025. — Ed Thompson / Steelers Now “It’s another game for me,” Smith said after Saturday’s practice. “You can’t get caught up with the emotions of it. I’m a professional. I’m gonna go handle this game like any other.” Smith has shared his positional duties with Darnell Washington and Pat Freiermuth, with Washington emerging as a key cog in the Steelers’ attack. Smith knew the magnitude of the home victory in primetime. “It was even better getting that win, though,” Smith said. “We needed that one to make this push. … This time of year, December, this is when you either get ready to play meaningful football or plan your vacation. We wanna be on the right side of this thing.”This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Sweet Revenge: Jonnu Smith Makes Dolphins Regret Steelers Trade

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