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Steelers open as heavy underdogs to Ravens in Week 14

The Pittsburgh Steelers are now 6-6, and the road doesn’t get any smoother in the immediate future. Pittsburgh will travel to Baltimore in Week 14 to take on the Ravens in the first of two matchups between the AFC North rivals. Considering how poorly Pittsburgh has played, it should come as no surprise to anyone […]

11 days ago | 1 read

3 takeaways from the Steelers’ 26-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills

Well, that was a football game that happened. The Steelers lost 26-7 to a banged up Buffalo Bills team Sunday afternoon, falling to 6-6 on the season. As always, there are takeaways to be had: 1. The Steelers have deflated Sunday’s loss was one of the most painful, hard-to-watch games I’ve ever seen from Pittsburgh. […]

11 days ago | 1 read

AFC Playoff Picture: Pittsburgh Steelers lose AFC North lead again

After the Baltimore Ravens lost on Thursday night, the Pittsburgh Steelers were the leaders of the AFC North again. That was short. The Steelers lost the top spot to the Ravens on Sunday when Pittsburgh lost to the Buffalo Bills. Pittsburgh’s record vs common opponents is worse than the Ravens, so Baltimore moves up. Baltimore […]

11 days ago | 3 reads

Mike Tomlin responds to ‘fire Tomlin’ chants after loss to Bills

The Pittsburgh Steelers dropped their fifth loss in seven games Sunday, losing 26-7 to the Buffalo Bills. The one-sided loss prompted chants to fire head coach Mike Tomlin. Pittsburgh’s bench boss is the longest tenured coach in the NFL and a beloved member of the Steelers organization. However, with frustrations boiling over and a current […]

11 days ago | 1 read

This needs to be the end for Mike Tomlin

Fans booed Renegade. “Fire Tomlin” chants began to ring out in Acrisure Stadium. The choir of disappointment will act as the swan song for Mike Tomlin when all is said and done, and when his time in Pittsburgh inevitably does end, this game will be remembered as when everything finally came crashing down. With their […]

11 days ago | 0 reads

Broncos at Commanders: Week 13 SNF open thread

It’s a late-season battle between an AFC and NFC team as the 3-8 Commanders host the 9-2 Broncos to close out another Sunday of NFL football. Washington has had a disappointing season after making it to the NFC Championship last year. Star quarterback Jayden Daniels remains out after suffering a gruesome elbow injury in Week […]

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Two Steelers defenders injured in loss to Bills

Two Steelers defenders were injured Sunday afternoon, head coach Mike Tomlin told the media, after Pittsburgh fell 26-7 to the Bills at home. Tomlin said linebacker Patrick Queen suffered a “contusion” and “wasn’t able to run.” Queen left the game and did not return. Cornerback James Pierre also left the game. Tomlin said Pierre is […]

11 days ago | 2 reads

Patrick Queen injured vs. Bills

The Pittsburgh Steelers lead the Buffalo Bills 7-0 at the time of writing. Buffalo is marching and just on the brink of the red zone at the two-minute warning. Pittsburgh will hope to hold onto the lead, but they are doing so without one of their defensive stars. Linebacker Patrick Queen left the game with […]

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Steelers vs. Bills: Week 13 game discussion

The 6-5 Steelers host the 7-4 Buffalo Bills today at 4:25 p.m. EST on CBS. Currently, both teams are in the playoff picture, with Pittsburgh holding on as the AFC’s No. 4 seed as the top team in the North, while the Bills are the No. 7 seed. You can read BTSC’s preview of the […]

11 days ago | 1 read

Steelers CB Darius Slay healthy scratch vs. Bills

The Steelers will host the Buffalo Bills in a Sunday afternoon matchup in less than two hours. Ahead of the game, both teams released their inactive reports. For the Steelers, cornerback Darius Slay is a surprise inactive despite not being listed on the injury report earlier in the week. Pittsburgh elevated practice squad cornerback Asante […]

11 days ago | 2 reads

Bills vs. Steelers: How to watch, TV channel, and more for Week 13

When the 2025 NFL schedule was released, Pittsburgh fans circled this weekend on their calendars. Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers will host the Buffalo Bills at a rare kickoff time of 4:25 p.m. EST. Josh Allen, James Cook, and co. roll into town losers in two of their last three. Now, at 7-4, the Bills will […]

12 days ago | 1 read

Rapoport: Aaron Rodgers has multiple fractures in wrist

Aaron Rodgers will return to the lineup for the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 13 when they host the Buffalo Bills. Rodgers missed the Week 12 loss to the Chicago Bears with a wrist fracture – one that is more severe than originally thought. While it was known that Rodgers had a fracture of some sort, […]

12 days ago | 1 read

Report: Broderick Jones out for season

The Pittsburgh Steelers placed left tackle Broderick Jones on IR with a neck injury, meaning he will miss at least four games. The Steelers will be starting veteran Andrus Peat at left tackle against the Buffalo Bills, and likely through the duration of the injury. And while Jones will have to miss at least four […]

12 days ago | 0 reads

Week 13 Sunday tailgate and early game open thread: Steelers vs. Bills

The Steelers will host the Bills this afternoon with the late, 4:25 p.m. EST kickoff time on CBS. Until then, feel free to hang out at BTSC this Sunday morning and enjoy the early afternoon games. There’s only four matchups at the 1 p.m. EST Sunday time slot this week following a Thanksgiving tripleheader and […]

12 days ago | 2 reads

Saturday Night Open Thread: Bills to pay

Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). Tomorrow we host the Buffalo Bills. Many have said for years Aaron Rodgers needed to get a grip, and that will be even harder with a broken wrist. Josh Allen will test our […]

12 days ago | 2 reads

Steelers vs. Bills: Week 13 staff picks

The Pittsburgh Steelers enter Week 13 with an opportunity to reclaim first place in the AFC North. After the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh holds the division lead as it stands, but it will give it right back to Baltimore with a loss. Can they defeat the Buffalo Bills at home? Our staff […]

12 days ago | 1 read

Steelers place LT Broderick Jones on IR

In the Steelers’ 31-28 loss to the Chicago Bears last Sunday, the team knew they had suffered a potentially major loss after left tackle Broderick Jones left the game in the second half with a neck injury. On Saturday, it was announced that, along with Jones missing this weekend’s contest against the Buffalo Bills and […]

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Steelers elevate Asante Samuel Jr. ahead of Week 13 vs. Bills

The Pittsburgh Steelers will have a big name making his Steelers debut on Sunday when they take on the Buffalo Bills. The Steelers are elevating cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. to the active roster, per Adam Schefter. Samuel was signed to the practice squad on November 11th after recovering from a neck injury. He was labeled […]

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Saturday college football open thread: Week 14

It’s Saturday and College Game Day is exactly where you’d expect it to be on rivalry weekend: Ann Arbor as No. 15 Michigan takes on No. 1 Ohio State. Join your fellow Steelers fans and let us know what games you’re watching and which NFL prospects would look good in black and gold. Showtimes available […]

13 days ago | 1 read

Steelers mailbag: Could AFC North winner go 8-9?

Great news: I won’t be doing this from a Starbucks this week. I hope everyone had a terrific Thanksgiving and took some time to forget about how the Pittsburgh Steelers will probably ruin what has been a nice, long weekend so far. In between bites of leftover stuffing, let’s dive into this week’s mailbag. Q: […]

13 days ago | 2 reads

Steelers-Bills injury report: PIT gets healthier, BUF down top OTs

Aaron Rodgers, D.K. Metcalf, Joey Porter Jr., Alex Highsmith, and Cam Heyward don’t have game statuses and all logged full practices for the Steelers Friday as the team prepares to take on the Buffalo Bills Sunday. Talking to the media on Friday, head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed that names such as Metcalf and Highsmith would […]

13 days ago | 2 reads

Bears at Eagles: Black Friday game open thread

Nothing says materialism like a Friday NFL game playing on a streaming service on a holiday made to sell stuff. But am I complaining? Nah. This could be a good one. Before the season, Bears versus Eagles didn’t sound all that intriguing. But as of Week 13, it’s a clash of two division-leading, 8-3 football […]

13 days ago | 1 read

Steelers weekly mailbag: Week 13 callout

Happy Black Friday to all who partake. My lady and I got out this morning. Feet are sore, but it was a good time. As you all eat a massive leftover plate with Eagles-Bears on your TV, why not funnel in a few questions for this week’s mailbag? And you know what? It doesn’t have […]

13 days ago | 2 reads