With honorable mention shout outs to Jay Cutler, Charles Tillman and James Harrison, here’s a list of most valuable players (and coaches) from the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.

NFL Network analyst Deion Sanders said before the Ravens-Steelers game that the key to winning for both teams came down to Ravens TE Todd Heap and Steelers WR Hines Ward, because neither team was going to have much success running the football.

Some rivalries come and go, but bitter divisional rivalries always continue to fester.

With an assist from the NFL Network research crew, here’s a look at some of the notable numbers and top performances of Week 14.

Steelers DE Brett Keisel has been ruled out of Sunday’s matchup with the Raiders, NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora reported, citing a team source.

Steelers WR Hines Ward had to be helped off the field at Heinz Field on Sunday night after a hit to his helmet left him wobbly and woozy.

A look at Week 7 through some of the most notable numbers of the week, with an assist from George Li of the NFL Network research desk:

A look at Week 6 through some of the most notable numbers of the week, with an assist from George Li of the NFL Network research desk.

Hines Ward of the Steelers joined Rich Eisen Thursday to talk about rivalry week against the Ravens.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 3-0, and one week away from getting starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger back on the practice field. Imagine that.

Hines Ward added a second job last week — one with a high-profile new boss. President Barack Obama named Ward to his Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

A look at a few of the notes to come off the NFL Network research desk in Week 3.

The Pittsburgh Steelers proved in Week 1 they have Dennis Dixon’s back. Veterans Hines Ward and James Farriorcalled upon their teammates to pick up the young quarterback in his second career start.

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger granted an exclusive interview with the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review on Tuesday, and the theme was the changes he’s made after a tumultuous offseason that hit its low point when Commissioner Roger Goodell suspended him for six games. (Goodell will review the penalty with Roethlisberger in a face-to-face meeting Friday).

There was no mistaking when the Steelers made their way into Fawcett Stadium on Saturday night. There was a considerable pop from the far corner of the stadium, and fans flocked to the end zone next to the stage where the Steelers started filing in.