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• Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. dealing with shin injury, Keeanu Benton to undergo further evaluation

  17-11-2024 22:37 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Luckily, second-year star CB Joey Porter Jr. was able to make his way back to the lineup. Keeanu Benton, however, did not return. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense appears to be in trouble late in Week 11, as second-year star cornerback Joey Porter Jr. and DT Keeanu Benton both exited the game in the fourth quarter with apparent lower-body injuries.It marked Porter Jr.’s second departure from the game, having already exited the
  
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• The Steelers own the Ravens and Lamar Jackson

  17-11-2024 23:11 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images The so-called MVP can’t beat the Steelers So this is really the NFL’s king, eh? The guy who is 2-4 in the playoffs and 0-4 in the postseason when his opponent scores more than 13 points? The guy who just went 16-of-33 against the Steelers in yet another loss to take his record against Pittsburgh down to 1-4?
  The Steelers prove year in and year out that until further notice, they own the Baltimore Ravens and their quarterback, who has become amongst t
  
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• Death, taxes, and the Pittsburgh Steelers

  17-11-2024 22:57 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images The Pittsburgh Steelers are as guaranteed as anything in life If you wanted a throwback game, you got one.The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens have been two of the top offenses in the NFL this season, with the Steelers especially coming to life over the last month, averaging over 30 points per game. However, this was still a Steelers-Ravens matchup at the end of the day, and it looked like one of yesteryear.
  Players fighting after every snap, defensive s
  
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• Steelers improve to 8-2, strengthen AFC North lead with Week 11 victory over Ravens

  17-11-2024 22:25 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images You like AFC North football? The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens offered just about the most “AFC North” football game ever in Week 11 — a typical physical, chippy and emotionally charged game. Tensions were high on both sidelines, with plenty of back-and-forth in the chatter department, including several penalties that could lead toward disqualification on both sides of the ball. Typical.
  Regardless, after 60 minutes of action, the St
  
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• Two Steelers defenders go down in the fourth quarter with lower-body injuries

  17-11-2024 21:59 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Luckily, second-year star CB Joey Porter Jr. was able to make his way back to the lineup. Keeanu Benton, however, did not return. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense appears to be in trouble late in Week 11, as second-year star cornerback Joey Porter Jr. and DT Keeanu Benton both exited the game in the fourth quarter with apparent lower-body injuries.It marked Porter Jr.’s second departure from the game, having already exited the
  
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• Steelers lose two defenders in the fourth quarter with apparent lower-body injuries

  17-11-2024 21:59 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense appears to be in trouble late in Week 11, as second-year star cornerback Joey Porter Jr. and DT Keeanu Benton both exited the game in the fourth quarter with apparent lower-body injuries.It marked Porter Jr.’s second departure from the game, having already exited the lineup briefly in the third quarter due to what appeared to be a leg injury. When exiting in the fourth quarter, Porter Jr. was a
  
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• Week 11: Late Sunday NFL Open Thread

  17-11-2024 21:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images Decompression EditionAtlanta Falcons @ Denver BroncosSeattle Seahawks @ San Francisco 49ers
  Kansas City Chiefs @ Buffalo BillsCincinnati Bengals @ Los Angeles Chargers
  Let us know which game you’re watching.
  Let’s sit back and enjoy some late games and conversation with fellow Steelers fans.
  
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• Ravens vs. Steelers: Second-half open thread

  17-11-2024 20:44 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images Those who were expecting a relatively high-scoring matchup in this Ravens-Steelers showdown were likely very sorely disappointed, with another tough, gritty, low-scoring matchup appearing to be what’s on the menu for now.
  How are you feeling through the first half, Steelers Nation? If you’re Mike Tomlin, what are you preaching during halftime?
  The good news? Steelers are up, 9-7, and they’ve held the league’s most punishing offense in
  
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• Baltimore Ravens @ Pittsburgh Steelers First Half Open Thread

  17-11-2024 18:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Front Page Edition Don’t forget to tell us your preparation for today’s Steelers game.
  
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• Will Steelers have a package for Justin Fields against Ravens? 

  17-11-2024 17:41 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Barry Reeger-Imagn Images An offense that’s humming still has a secret weapon to unleash It’s been nearly a month since QB Justin Fields played a snap for the Steelers offense. Fields started the black and gold’s week six tilt against the Las Vegas Raiders - and helped propel Pittsburgh to a 32-13 victory.His passing was shaky, finishing just 14-24 for 145 yards through the air. He missed a few easy reads and open throws, which led to speculation on what would happen going forw
  
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• Steelers RB Jaylen Warren is officially ACTIVE for Week 11

  17-11-2024 17:39 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images We break down the game day inactives as the Steelers face the Baltimore Ravens in Week 11. We’re just under 90 minutes out from kickoff of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 11 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, and both teams have officially announced their gameday inactives.
  Here’s a look at the Steelers inactives for Week 11’s showdown against the Ravens.
  Steelers inactives Week 11QB Kyle Allen (Emergency 3rd QB)
  
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• Our favorite Ravens-Steelers player prop bets for Week 11

  17-11-2024 07:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images We go over the lines on FanDuel Sportsbook and pick out our favorite player prop bets to consider for the Steelers Week 11 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for their first divisional matchup of the year in Week 11, hosting the Baltimore Ravens at Acrisure Stadium in a battle of the AFC North. It’s a crucial matchup on both sides, as Pittsburgh holds a half-game lead in the division, and whichever team emerges
  
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• Steelers shuffle roster ahead of Ravens matchup

  17-11-2024 06:52 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images The Steelers sign a running back, place two cornerbacks on injured reserve.The Steelers made three roster moves ahead of Sunday’s Week 11 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens.Per Steelers.com, Pittsburgh placed cornerback C.J. Henderson on the reserve/injured list, also signing running back Jonathan Ward from the practice squad to the active roster in a corresponding roster move.The Steelers also placed cornerback Zyon Gilbert on the practice squad res
  
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• Saturday Night Open Thread: College Football Week 12

  17-11-2024 00:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Amber Searls-Imagn Images Come and join this merry band of Steelers’ faithful for some lively debate about our Steelers, good food, music, and the merits of the odd cold beverage. Live from Delaware, it’s Saturday Night! I, NAS204PSU, am here to bring you this Saturday Night Open Thread (aka SNOT).
  Tonight the 12 Bulldogs will be looking to maul the 7 Volunteers. Will TN help themselves out with a win OR does Georgia hit Paws on the Vols’ playoff hopes?
  This 6 pack of questions
  
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• Steelers game plan: Keys to victory vs. Ravens

  16-11-2024 21:11 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Keys to victory vs. the Ravens in Week 11 The Pittsburgh Steelers have an opportunity to get to 8-2 and take a firm grasp of first place in the AFC North should they defeat the Baltimore Ravens in Week 11. Here’s how they can do it.
  Let it fly
  Russell Wilson has been the most successful passer on passes of 20+ air yards since he took over as the Steelers’ starter in Week 7, completing a league-high 53.3 percent of such passes, per PFF. The Ravens&r
  
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• Ravens vs. Steelers: How to watch on TV, broadcast map, live stream and more for Week 11

  16-11-2024 21:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images How to be sure you will not miss the first AFC North contest of 2024 Familiar faces in new places meet for one of the NFL’s biggest games this week. The Pittsburgh Steelers host the Baltimore Ravens as the two headline a slate of 1 p.m. Sunday NFL contests.Diontae Johnson will meet Pittsburgh for the first time since departing this past offseason. The same goes for Patrick Queen as he will face the team that drafted him for the first time in his career. Not to m
  
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• BTSC Staff Picks: Steelers vs. Ravens

  16-11-2024 20:25 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Staff picks for Week 11 The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens will square off in Week 11 with first place in the AFC North on the line. In the biggest matchup of these two teams in recent memory, here is how are staff sees things playing out.Welcome to the rivalry Russell Wilson. The Steelers defense will stick to their blueprint of running an outside linebacker straight at Lamar Jackson. But this time, the reigning MVP will be the passer he’s nev
  
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• Steelers Reacts Results: Fans confident Pittsburgh will slow down Ravens offense

  16-11-2024 20:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images We asked. You answered.The Steelers are headed into their biggest game yet this season with a Sunday matchup against the AFC North rival Baltimore Ravens.Earlier this week, we polled fans about their confidence in the direction the team is heading, how they’d grade GM Omar Khan in 2024, and whether or not Pittsburgh can slow down the Ravens’ high-octane offense.Here’s what they had to say:
  Fans are confident Steelers can hold Ravens to under 30
  
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• Steelers CB Cory Trice downgraded to OUT vs Ravens

  16-11-2024 19:47 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images The young cornerback isn’t quite ready to return The Pittsburgh Steelers seem to have a blooming star in cornerback Cory Trice. The second-year man missed all of his rookie season with a torn ACL, but showed immense potential early on in the season. He recorded his first interception in just his second game against the Denver Broncos, killing a scoring chance by picking off a pass in the end zone. However, Trice was injured in the Steelers’ Week 3
  
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• 4 CFB players Steelers fans should scout in Week 12 of the CFB season

  16-11-2024 19:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images Well, how the turntables turn. There’s been a serious quarterback quandry in Pittsburgh the past few years, but the Steelers are assuredly elated with the play of QB Russell Wilson so far. Wilson is undefeated in three starts for the black and gold, and the offense is scoring over thirty points per game. Thus, for the first time this year, I didn’t consider adding a quarterback to this list. That must be incredibly refreshing for the fan-base.
  
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• Pro Football Network names Steelers’ T.J. Watt midseason Defensive Player of the Year

  16-11-2024 18:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images T.J. Watt is once again a DPOY frontrunner.Steelers star outside linebacker T.J. Watt entered 2024 as a Defensive Player of the Year favorite, and it appears he’s still on that pace at the midseason mark.Pro Football Network recently revealed their 2024 midseason awards, and Watt was named Defensive Player of the Year.“Watt has been a one-man game-wrecker,” wrote PFN’s Adam H. Beasley. “His four forced fumbles (in nine games) lead t
  
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• Week 12: Saturday College Football Open Thread

  16-11-2024 17:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images Avoiding Chores EditionThere’s a grand total of two top 25 matchups today, and almost no under 1 score point spreads. I guess there’s the 2.5 point spread between the 2-7 FL Atl and the 2-7 Temple Owls.
  (23) Missouri @ (21) So Carolina; SC -12.5: 4:15 pm ET
  (7) Tennessee @ (12) Georgia; UGA -10.5: 7:30 pm
  Let us know which teams and what players you’re watching today.
  
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• Friday Night Happy Hour: Ravens Week

  16-11-2024 00:00 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Been waiting all week for the weekend. Welcome back to BTSC’s Friday night open thread:
  It’s Ravens week! There’s no better rivalry in sports in my opinion. Since relocating from Cleveland and becoming the Ravens in 1996, the Steelers and Ravens have squared off 60 times, including the playoffs. The Steelers lead the series 35-25. You’ve likely heard the Steelers have gone 7-1 over the previous eight games, but zoom out a little further
  
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• Steelers final injury report brings good and bad news

  15-11-2024 22:31 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images Final practice report of the week... The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to host the Baltimore Ravens for their first divisional matchup of the season in Week 11, with plenty of injury updates worth monitoring ahead of the big showdown.With the final practice of the week in the books, here’s a full breakdown of Steelers' final injury designations, as well as their participation report for their final practice and what it all means ahead of Week 11 against t
  
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• Steelers OC Arthur Smith says wife makes sure he’s behaving during meetings with Russell Wilson

  15-11-2024 21:21 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images The OC has jokes about what goes down in the Friday meetings. Football is a game, but the NFL is a business - and one that requires a lot of hours for both the players and coaches.
  Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is no different. He and Russell Wilson have weekly meetings on Friday nights that sometimes run late into the evening as they prepare for their next opponent. Smith made note of those meetings, and said that his wife FaceTimes him to make su
  
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• Steelers likely without RB Jaylen Warren vs. Ravens

  15-11-2024 19:26 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images The Steelers’ running back looks like he’ll be out The Pittsburgh Steelers are heading into their biggest game of the season - a matchup with the Baltimore Ravens with first place in the AFC North on the line. However, the Steelers’ offense looks as if they will be missing an explosive part of their backfield.
  Per Alan Saunders of Steelers Now on X, Jaylen Warren wasn’t participating in the ball security drill on Friday, which all but s
  
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• Steelers vs. Ravens preview: Key storylines to follow in Week 11

  15-11-2024 15:30 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images What to keep a close eye on in the first divisional duel of 2024 The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens, arguably the greatest rivalry in the NFL, open the book to the 2024 chapter. Here in 2024, the stakes of this heated matchup may not have been so high in quite a few years. With the Ravens at 7-3 and the Steelers at 7-2, the winner of this game will take sole possession of the No. 1 spot in the AFC North.
  Pittsburgh leads the all-ti
  
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• Eagles vs Commanders: Thursday Night Football Open Thread

  15-11-2024 01:02 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Let’s chat Week 11 in the NFL season will open with the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders squaring off for first place in the NFC East.
  The Eagles are 3.5 point favorites, but I’m going with the Commanders to win outright (+175).
  The Commanders have had great success in Philadelphia in recent memory. In 2022, Washington upset the Eagles and ended their undefeated season. Last year, the Commanders took the Eagles to the brink and came up
  
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• Steelers S Minkah Fitzpatrick on lack of splash plays: ‘I can’t tell quarterbacks to throw at me’

  15-11-2024 00:02 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images The three-time All-Pro has come under fire recently Minkah Fitzpatrick has been one of the NFL’s top safeties since 2019 when the Pittsburgh Steelers sent a first-round pick to the Miami Dolphins to acquire him. He has the most All-Pro selections of any safety in that span with three - the only other safety to have that many is Justin Simmons. However, Fitzpatrick has come under fire recently from some fans who made note of the lack of interceptions and s
  
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• Steelers RB Jaylen Warren misses practice with a back injury ahead of Week 11

  14-11-2024 22:40 via behindthesteelcurtain.com
  
  Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Here’s a look at who’s popped up on the injury report for the Steelers ahead of their Week 11 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. The Pittsburgh Steelers have held their second practice of the week in preparation for their first meeting of the season with the Baltimore Ravens, and it was largely a mixed bag of good news and bad news.
  First up is the bad news — Steelers RB Jaylen Warren missed practice Thursday with a new back injury. He was
  
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