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Steelers’ Cam Heyward isn’t satisfied with AFC North Division Title

The Pittsburgh Steelers miraculously defeated the Baltimore Ravens 26-24 on Sunday night, claiming their first AFC North title since the 2020 season. Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward had his fingerprints all over this game, with seven total tackles, a quarterback hit, and a pass breakup that led to a T.J. Watt interception. He was even […]

2 months ago | 4 reads

Let’s talk Steelers: It needs a name, right?

The Immaculate Reception. The Immaculate Extension. Like all sports fans, the Steelers faithful love to name the franchise’s most iconic plays. And a new moment worthy of name recognition occurred on Sunday night, with Pittsburgh defeating the Baltimore Ravens in primetime on the final play of regulation. Baltimore kicker Tyler Loop missed a field goal […]

2 months ago | 1 read

Steelers release veteran cornerback ahead of playoffs

The Pittsburgh Steelers have released veteran defensive back Tre Flowers. Pittsburgh signed Flowers on Christmas Day after he was released by the Detroit Lions at the end of November. He appeared in just one game for the Steelers, that coming in Week 17 where he played two special teams snaps in the 13-6 loss to […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

Steelers’ DK Metcalf surprised by upheld suspension

The Pittsburgh Steelers have successfully escaped the two-week period in which star wideout DK Metcalf served his suspension. The discipline came after Metcalf attempted to strike a Detroit Lions fan who was taunting Pittsburgh’s WR1. Despite his antics, the Steelers were still able to squeeze out a playoff berth with their win over Baltimore on […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

Varsity & JV: Winners and losers from Steelers win over Ravens

In what was one of the most chaotic endings to a game we have seen in quite some time, the Pittsburgh Steelers held on to a 26-24 win over the Baltimore Ravens to clinch the AFC North for the first time in five years. Let’s dive into the best and worst performances of the night. […]

2 months ago | 3 reads

Steelers open as home underdogs to Texans in wild card round

The Pittsburgh Steelers are AFC North champions, and they will host the first full-capacity playoff game at Acrisure Stadium in eight years next Monday night when they host the Houston Texans. The Texans are winners of their last nine games entering the playoffs, and their defense is arguably the best in the NFL. Because of […]

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2 months ago | 2 reads

Steelers 2026 opponents revealed

The Pittsburgh Steelers clinched the AFC North in what was one of the craziest games of the 2025 season. The Steelers defeated the Baltimore Ravens 26-24 after Tyler Loop missed a field goal in the final seconds. With the win, they will host the Houston Texans in the wild card round on Monday night to […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

3 takeaways from the Steelers’ 26-24 win over the Baltimore Ravens

The Steelers closed out the regular season in nail-biting fashion with a two-point victory over their division rival Ravens on Sunday night. As always, there are plenty of takeaways to be had. 1. When it mattered the most, Aaron Rodgers delivered It wasn’t a perfect game by any means from the Steelers, or even Aaron […]

2 months ago | 3 reads

Steelers will host Texans in Monday night wild card game

The Pittsburgh Steelers survived a wild fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens that featured four touchdowns and a missed field goal in the final seconds by Tyler Loop to clinch their first AFC North title since 2020. With the win, the Steelers have secured a home playoff game in wild card weekend, the first since […]

2 months ago | 3 reads

Steelers get good, but vague, injury news ahead of playoffs

The Steelers had a clean injury report entering Sunday night’s divisional clash with the Ravens. And they might’ve left the physical matchup with some more good news. Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin always lists out any injuries of note in his postgame press conference, but after the Ravens game, he just mentioned “some bumps and […]

2 months ago | 4 reads

Steelers survive wild fourth quarter, clinch AFC North

The Pittsburgh Steelers had the field at Acrisure Stadium blessed with holy water by a priest ahead of their Week 18 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens, so it seems only fitting that an act of God seemed to push the kick by Tyler Loop wide right to give the Pittsburgh Steelers the win and their […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

Steelers vs. Ravens: Week 18 SNF game discussion

The 9-7 Steelers take on the 8-8 Ravens in a season-ending battle for the AFC North title and a playoff spot. Kickoff is at 8:20 p.m. EST on NBC. 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 […]

2 months ago | 3 reads

Steelers-Ravens inactives: Roman Wilson healthy scratch for Week 18

The Steelers will be without their last two third-round picks for yet another game this season, with running back Kaleb Johnson and wide receiver Roman Wilson healthy scratches for Pittsburgh’s Week 18 game against the Baltimore Ravens. Recently signed Steelers cornerback Tre Flowers, outside linebacker Jeremiah Moon, and offensive tackle Jack Driscoll are also inactive […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

Steelers vs. Ravens: Week 18 staff picks

Sunday night could very well mark the end of the road for the 2025 Pittsburgh Steelers. With a win over the Baltimore Ravens, they win the AFC North. With a loss, their season is over, and big changes could follow. Will the Steelers host a playoff game in a fully-packed Acrisure Stadium for the first […]

2 months ago | 1 read

Ravens vs. Steelers: How to watch, TV channel, and more for Week 18

After a failed attempt at clinching a playoff berth a week ago, Pittsburgh’s season now hangs in the balance as a battle for the AFC North title will soon commence. The Baltimore Ravens travel to Acrisure Stadium, where the fate of each team’s season hangs in the balance. For Baltimore, a win of any sort […]

2 months ago | 1 read

Steelers vs. Ravens: 5 questions with the enemy ahead of Week 18

It’s a battle for the AFC North and a playoff spot as the 9-7 Pittsburgh Steelers take on the 8-8 Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football. Earlier this week, I spoke with Nikhil Mehta, the managing editor of SB Nation’s Ravens website Baltimore Beatdown, to learn what to expect from the Steelers’ Week 18 opponent. You can […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

Steelers are clearly preparing for life after Mike Tomlin

It’s been something you could set your watch to for the better part of five years – conversations starting about whether or not the Pittsburgh Steelers will move on from Mike Tomlin right around this time of the year. However, those conversations have largely just been speculation more than anything, with the Steelers themselves never […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

Steelers elevate DB for Week 18

The Steelers have elevated defensive back D’Shawn Jamison from the practice squad to the active/inactive roster ahead of the team’s Week 18 game against the Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh announced Saturday. After the game, Jamison will revert back to the practice squad. Jamison first joined the Steelers in 2024. He’s appeared in two games for Pittsburgh […]

2 months ago | 1 read

Saturday Night Open Thread & NFL games: Hope for tomorrow

Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here at BTSC to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT). Happy New Year! We can be the “Kings in the North” if we can beat the Ravens tomorrow night and start 2026 1-0, or we can lose and start the offseason immediately. Einstein […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

Mike Tomlin’s track record as an underdog adds intrigue to Steelers-Ravens

The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the final week of the regular season in a familiar position: overlooked by oddsmakers against the Ravens. Opening as 3.5-point underdogs according to multiple sportsbooks, including FanDuel, the Steelers once again find themselves counted out ahead of a high-stakes clash. History suggests that may be a mistake. Under head coach Mike […]

2 months ago | 3 reads