Week 14 Sunday tailgate open thread: Steelers at Ravens
The Steelers travel to Baltimore to take on the Ravens at 1 p.m. EST in a battle for the AFC North lead. Hang out at BTSC ahead of the game. Week 14, here we go!
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Saturday Night Open Thread: Division by subtraction
Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). The AFCN is the only division without a team with a winning record, but that is likely to end this weekend. We travel to the Ravens for the first of 2 PIT-BAL games. Either team […]
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Steelers elevate WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling ahead of Ravens matchup
After an embarrassing 26-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills last weekend in which the offense struggled to produce, the Steelers are responding by shaking up their wide receiver room. Aaron Rodgers will have one of his targets from his time in Green Bay back on the field with him on Sunday as the Steelers elevated […]
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Steelers vs. Ravens: Week 14 staff picks
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens are both limping into Week 14 at 6-6, with each respective offense in the midst of a slump. The Steelers rank 27th in EPA per play since Week 8, while the Ravens lot in at 19th. Something has to give, though. Will the Ravens win their third straight against […]
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Steelers mailbag: Will Pittsburgh trade for Kyler Murray?
It’s already Week 14, and I have to say, that is so depressing. Don’t get me wrong, I adore Christmas. It’s the best time of year. I spend way too much money on decor for my home, and I love it. But man, when the season is almost over, it always feels like it’s too […]
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Saturday college football open thread: Championship weekend
It’s the final stretch of the regular season, and Week 15 brings a full slate of Saturday action as teams make their last push for bowl positioning and playoff hopes in each conference’s championship. College gameday is in Atlanta, GA for the No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs to take on the No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide […]
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Opinion: Steelers’ defensive line will need a miracle vs. Ravens
For the Steelers to find their way back into contention, they must find answers on the defensive line. This offseason, they focused on enhancing their front, drafting DT Derrick Harmon with their first-round pick, along with 5th-round nose tackle Yahya Black. Unfortunately, Harmon will miss his second straight week due to injury. Last Sunday, with […]
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Steelers safety DeShon Elliott named NFLPA Community MVP
On October 26th, Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott suffered a knee injury that could very well keep him off the field the rest of the season, but he isn’t letting that stop him from making headlines for his work and volunteerism off the field. On Friday, Elliott was named the NFLPA Week Community MVP for […]
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Friday Night Happy Hour: The In Between Edition
Welcome back to BTSC’s Friday night open thread. We’re at an interesting point of the calendar that sits between the Thanksgiving holiday and the December holidays of Christmas and Hanukkah. The Steelers also find themselves at a interesting period in the organizations history, as it feels like we’re rounding into the end of an era, […]
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Steelers host veteran OT for visit Friday
The Steelers hosted offensive tackle David Sharpe for a visit Friday, per the NFL transactions wire. Sharpe was a fourth-round pick in 2017 by the Oakland Raiders out of the University of Florida. He’s bounced around the league over his career, with stints with the Houston Texans, Washington, Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, New York Jets, […]
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Kyle Dugger OUT vs. Ravens
The Pittsburgh Steelers will look to reclaim the AFC North lead and get to 7-6 on Sunday when they face their fellow 6-6 division counterparts, the Baltimore Ravens. And while the Steelers will look to get back on the wnning side of things, they will do so without safety Kyle Dugger. The Steelers’ safety is […]
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Steelers CB Donte Kent out for season
The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without rookie Donte Kent for the remainder of the 2025 NFL season, team spokesperson Burt Lauten announced on Friday via X. “After returning to practice from Reserve/Injured on December 3rd, Steelers CB Donte Kent sustained a new injury that will cause him to miss the remainder of the 2025 season,” […]
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George Pickens shows Cowboys why Steelers were so eager to trade him
For the vast majority of the 2025 season, George Pickens has looked like an All-Pro receiver – the same caliber of player that many a Pittsburgh Steeler fan believed he was capable of becoming. He is second in the NFL in receiving yards and is tied for third in touchdown receptions. However, we all know […]
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Steelers weekly mailbag: Week 14 callout
The first snowfall of the year arrived in Pittsburgh this week, marking the beginning of the end of the NFL regular season – it always passes by way too quickly. With the Pittsburgh Steelers walking the line of AFC North leader and missing the playoffs altogether, it will make for a stressful final month, so […]
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Steelers Read & React Week 14 preview — What to expect against the Ravens
The Ravens and Steelers are each 6-6 entering Week 14, and the vibes surrounding both franchises aren’t exactly great. Each team lost big in Week 13, and yet this week’s matchup will determine who rises to first place in the AFC North – and a playoff spot, for the time being. Ahead of the big […]
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Steelers vs. Ravens: 5 questions with the enemy ahead of Week 14
The Pittsburgh Steelers (6-6) and the Ravens (also 6-6) clash this week in Baltimore. Ahead of a matchup that will place the winner atop the AFC North (for now, at least) , I chatted with the staff of SB Nation’s Ravens website Baltimore Beatdown to figure out what the Steelers can expect from the Ravens […]
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Cowboys at Lions: Thursday Night Football open thread
Week 14 starts tonight with an NFC battle with serious playoff implications: the Cowboys are traveling to Ford Field to take on the Lions. Both are contenders for the NFC wildcard spot, and the loser may fall out of contention. Dak won’t have to go out on a Lamb to have his Pickens of star […]
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Steelers injury report: Kyle Dugger misses practice on Thursday
The Pittsburgh Steelers are gearing up to face the Baltimore Ravens in a de facto playoff game, with the loser falling to 6-7 and seeing their postseason hopes all but vanish. The Steelers wrapped up their second day of practice of the week, and they did so without safety Kyle Dugger. The starting safety is […]
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Week 14 Poll: Will the Steelers bounce back this week?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Steelers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Heading into Week 14, we want to know how you’re feeling after watching the team so […]
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Alex Highsmith named Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee
The NFL released the entire list of Walter Payton Man of the Year nominees on Thursday, as every team has selected its respective nominees for what is recognized as the most prestigious award in the NFL. Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward won the award in 2023, and Pittsburgh’s 2025 nominee is another defensive player. Edge […]
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2 former Steelers advance in Hall of Fame process
Steelers legend L.C. Greenwood is the closest he’s ever been to a gold jacket following the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Wednesday announcement of 2026 finalists. Greenwood was named one of three finalists from the “seniors” category, joining Ken Anderson and Roger Craig. Two other finalists were announced: Robert Kraft (contributor) and Bill Belichick (coach). […]
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Steelers injury report: T.J. Watt doesn’t practice Wednesday
Four Steelers didn’t participate due to injury in Pittsburgh’s Wednesday practice report. Those players included linebacker Patrick Queen (glute), quarterback Aaron Rodgers (left wrist), outside linebacker T.J. Watt (toe), and defensive tackle Derrick Harmon (knee). Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin already ruled Harmon out for Sunday’s matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Limited on the Steelers […]
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Pat Freiermuth opens up about ‘frustrating’ role in offense
The Pittsburgh Steelers have lost three of their last four games and are noticeably struggling on offense. Their most recent seven-point performance has raised frustrations among Black and Gold faithful and even some players. Tight end Pat Freiermuth has taken a step back in the offense this season with the emergence of Darnell Washington and […]
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Steelers sign former Raiders LB
The Steelers signed linebacker Kana’i Mauga to the practice squad Wednesday, the team announced. Pittsburgh had an open spot after releasing wide receiver Cornell Powell on Tuesday. Mauga went undrafted in 2022. He’s since had stints with the Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders, and Los Angeles Chargers over his NFL career. Mauga, 25, has played […]
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Steelers rookie CB returns to practice
A member of the Steelers’ 2025 draft class could be making his NFL debut before the season ends. The team announced Wednesday that it has opened the 21-day practice window for cornerback and kick returner Donte Kent, who was a Steelers’ seventh-round pick this year. Kent was placed on injured reserve in late August before […]
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