Chargers (34) @ Steelers (24)

It's Dallas week, a resolution for Bountygate, Dan Rooney to return and the world is about to come to an end. Or was that last Sunday?

The bitter cold in Pittsburgh is normally an ally in winter as the Steelers make their final push to the playoffs every year; but in week 15, another kind is plaguing the city's south side.

The #Steelers are inconsistent and struggling. But if you try to apply the standard template to the league in general you'll be surprised and confused.

The San Diego Chargers traveled to Pittsburgh and dominated the Steelers on route to a 34-24 victory that was much more lopsided than the score indicates. See how the defense held the Steelers at bay.

As the Steelers starting left outside linebacker was able to fully participate in practice for the first time in several weeks, eight other players sat out while dealing with their own injuries.

Coaches and players have become a bit more forthcoming on the true state of the locker room, and the reasons concerning the suspension of the Steelers former starting running back.

Sixteen days after being placed on waivers, a former Steelers receiver returns to the fold.

Things change fast in the NFL. A week after the Ravens victory the Steelers were shamed by San Diego. Should Tomlin have gone for two? What about Mendenhall? Who is missed more, Colon or Taylor. Answer these and other burning questions.

Like a former American general, Mike Tomlin has had his unconventional methods questioned while trying to survive the 2012 season. His garrison has lost many battles along the way, but they have not yet lost the war.

Acting like a professional is a requirement, even in the face of understandable frustration and disappointment. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin had to make a decision on which running back to dress, and Rashard Mendenhall reacted like a child.