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Week 14 NFL late games open thread

The Steelers game is over, but there’s still plenty of football to be played this afternoon. Here’s the NFL’s late afternoon slate for Week 14: As always, here’s the broadcast map on 506 Sports. What games will you be watching? Who will you be rooting for? Who do you have in fantasy? Let us know in […]

Steelers TE Darnell Washington OUT with concussion vs. Ravens

UPDATE: Washington has been ruled out, as has linebacker Malik Harrison: Darnell Washington has developed into a key piece of the Steelers’ offense in 2025, but he had to leave Pittsburgh’s Week 14 game against the Baltimore Ravens after being hit by two defenders on a second-quarter catch. Washington gained 12 yards, but was hit […]

Roman Wilson healthy scratch vs. Ravens

The Pittsburgh Steelers made multiple moves involving wide receivers this week. They signed veteran Adam Thielen after he requested his release from the Minnesota Vikings, and they elevated Marquez Valdes-Scantling to the active roster for Week 14. In turn, they have also taken a helmet away from one of their receivers. Roman Wilson will be […]

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Steelers at Ravens: Week 14 game thread

The 6-6 Steelers take on the 6-6 Ravens in a battle for control of the AFC North. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. EST on CBS. You can read BTSC’s preview of the game here. Join the discussion by signing up for an account. Stop by and enjoy the game with your fellow Steeler fans here at […]

Steelers have massive Mike Tomlin decision to make in 2026

Many NFL insiders remain adamant that the Pittsburgh Steelers will not fire Mike Tomlin. However, that doesn’t mean the two sides won’t go in opposite directions. According to Adam Schefter, 2027 is an option year on Tomlin’s contract, and the Steelers must decide if they will pick up that option before the new league year […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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,” […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]