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Steelers open as 3.5 point underdogs against Packers

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Following a defensive train-wreck in a 33-31 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night, the Steelers will look to get back on track in Aaron Rodgers’ first matchup against his former team.

The Green Bay Packers will visit Acrisure Stadium next Sunday night, and the oddsmakers at FanDuel Sportsbook have pegged the visitors as three-point favorites.

Obviously, it’s very early in the week – and the Packers haven’t even played their week 7 game. They will travel to Arizona this Sunday, looking to improve to 4-1, and of course, stay healthy before the much-anticipated matchup.

Rodgers threw four touchdowns and led the black and gold to a late fourth-quarter lead after hitting Pat Freiermuth for a 68-yard score, but the Steelers’ leaky defense was ripped apart by a Bengals offense led by Joe Flacco, who arrived in Cincy just ten days ago.

The 41-year-old signal-caller has 14 TDs through six games, but he’ll need his defense to respond to adversity against a loaded Green Bay offense.

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Source: https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.c...s-open-as-3-5-point-underdogs-against-packers
 
Friday Night Happy Hour: Trap Game Blues Edition

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Welcome back to BTSC’s Friday night open thread:

  1. Well, unfortunately, a lot of our BTSC comment section voices get to give a big, fat, “I told you so,” tonight after the Steelers have once again failed to secure a Thursday Night Football win on the road. Consider this space your therapist’s couch, your cathedral, or your open seat at the bar: tell us your reactions following the 33-31 loss to Cincinnati. What do you think was the biggest contributing factor in the loss?
  2. Continuing on that thought: Do you consider this loss a blip or a cause for greater concern moving forward? Will the Steelers recover and win the division, or was this a turning point for the season?
  3. Last night I got the unfortunate experience of watching both my teams crash and burn on national TV simultaneously, as I am a Seattle resident who loves the Steelers and my hometown baseball team, the Mariners. I know the Pirates have been embattled for some time, so maybe this is more about the Penguins, or the Pitt Panthers, or Penn State, or something else entirely for you, but I was curious: Do y’all have any teams you root for whose losses sting just as bad or worse than a Steelers loss?
  4. And lastly, following a tough loss, do you have any traditions or go to activities to put it out of your mind and move on? Will you be doing anything fun this weekend with your Sunday free from Steelers football?
  5. Song(s) of the Week:

    In honor/shame of both my beloved Steelers and Mariners breaking my heart last night, it seems only fitting to return with another double shot of music tonight.

    First up, while the cover by Cheap Trick might be a more well-known version to current generations, I was always a fan of the original by Fats Domino. Cheers and batten the hatches.

    “Ain’t That A Shame” — Fats Domino

And in honor of my Seattle roots, we’ll also be offering a “bottom’s up” to the tune of this Nirvana cover of an old blues song, “Ain’t It a Shame to Go Fishin’ on a Sunday” by Leadbelly.

“Ain’t It A Shame” — Nirvana
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Source: https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.c...iday-night-happy-hour-trap-game-blues-edition
 
Saturday College Football Open Thread: Week 8

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It’s Saturday and College Game Day is ruffing it in Bulldog territory: Austin, GA. The 5th ranked Bulldogs host the No. 9 Rebels (Ole Miss) at 3:30 p.m. on ABC.

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 on 506 Sports

  • 10 LSU @ 17 Vanderbilt 12:00PM ABC
  • Washington @ Michigan 12:00PM FOX
  • 12 Georgia Tech @ Duke 12:00PM ESPN
  • Baylor @ TCU 12:00PM ESPN2
  • Arizona @ Houston 12:00PM FS1
  • Army @ Tulane 12:00PM ESPNU
  • Connecticut @ Boston College 12:00PM ACCN
  • Central Michigan @ Bowling Green 12:00PM CBSSN
  • Eastern Michigan @ Miami (OH) 12:00PM ESPN+
  • 14 Oklahoma @ South Carolina 12:45PM SECN
  • West Virginia @ UCF 1:00PM TNT
  • Buffalo @ Massachusetts 2:00PM ESPN+
  • Kent State @ Toledo 2:00PM ESPN+
  • Purdue @ Northwestern 3:00PM BTN
  • Troy @ ULM 3:00PM ESPN+
  • 5 Ole Miss @ 9 Georgia 3:30PM ABC
  • 1 Ohio State @ Wisconsin 3:30PM CBS
  • 4 Texas A&M @ Arkansas 3:30PM ESPN
  • UNLV @ Boise State 3:30PM FS1
  • Old Dominion @ James Madison 3:30PM ESPNU
  • SMU @ Clemson 3:30PM ACCN
  • Wyoming @ Air Force 3:30PM CBSSN
  • Michigan State @ 3 Indiana 3:30PM Peacock
  • Akron @ Ball State 3:30PM ESPN+
  • Coastal Carolina @ Appalachian State 3:30PM ESPN+
  • Northern Illinois @ Ohio 3:30PM ESPN+
  • Temple @ Charlotte 3:30PM ESPN+
  • Texas State @ Marshall 3:30PM ESPN+
  • UTSA @ North Texas 3:30PM ESPN+
  • 7 Texas Tech @ Arizona State 4:00PM FOX
  • 22 Memphis @ UAB 4:00PM ESPN2
  • Mississippi State @ Florida 4:15PM SECN
  • Southern Mississippi @ Louisiana 5:00PM ESPN+
  • Washington State @ 18 Virginia 6:30PM CW
  • 8 Oregon @ Rutgers 6:30PM BTN
  • 21 Texas @ Kentucky 7:00PM ESPN
  • Maryland @ UCLA 7:00PM FS1
  • Hawaii @ Colorado State 7:00PM Spectrum Hawaii, MWC Digital
  • Penn State @ Iowa 7:00PM Peacock
  • Georgia State @ Georgia Southern 7:00PM ESPN+
  • 11 Tennessee @ 6 Alabama 7:30PM ABC
  • 20 USC @ 13 Notre Dame 7:30PM NBC
  • Florida Atlantic @ 19 USF 7:30PM ESPNU
  • Pittsburgh @ Syracuse 7:30PM ACCN
  • 16 Missouri @ Auburn 7:45PM SECN
  • 23 Utah @ 15 BYU 8:00PM FOX
  • 24 Cincinnati @ Oklahoma State 8:00PM ESPN2
  • Nevada @ New Mexico 9:45PM FS1L
  • Lafayette @ Oregon State 10:00PM CW
  • Florida State @ Stanford 10:30PM ESPN
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Source: https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.c.../saturday-college-football-open-thread-week-8
 
Pittsburgh Steelers fall in AFC standings after Week 7 loss

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The Pittsburgh Steelers fell to 4-2 on Thursday night, but that didn’t mean they would fall far in the AFC playoff race. After the New England Patriots win, the Steelers fell to fourth place.

If the Los Angeles Chargers win on Sunday afternoon, the Steelers will stick in fourth place in the conference. If the Chargers lose, Pittsburgh moves up to third.

AFC playoff standings during Week 7​


The Indianapolis Colts stay in first place in the conference with a 5-1 record, but they play late against the AFC West-leading Los Angeles Chargers. At least one of them is going to lose.

The 5-2 New England Patriots lead the AFC East and sit in second place in the conference. They will stay there to finish the week. The Buffalo Bills are 4-2 on the bye and will stay in the wild card mix.

The Denver Broncos begin Week 7 with the same 4-2 record the Steelers have, but they still play in the late window.

The Bills and Ravens were on the bye this week.

1. Indianapolis Colts (5-1)
2. New England Patriots (5-2)
3. Los Angeles Chargers (4-2, win over DEN, 4-0 AFC)
4. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2, 3-1 AFC)
5. Buffalo Bills (4-2, 3-1 AFC)
6. Denver Broncos (4-2, loss to LAC, 3-2 AFC)
7. Jacksonville Jaguars (4-3, win over KC)
8. Kansas City Chiefs (4-3, loss to JAX)
9. Cincinnati Bengals (3-4)
10. Houston Texans (2-3)
11. Las Vegas Raiders (2-5)
12. Cleveland Browns (2-5)
13. Baltimore Ravens (1-5)
14. Miami Dolphins (1-6)
15. Tennessee Titans (1-6)
16. New York Jets (0-7)

AFC North standings after Week 7​


1. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2)
2. Cincinnati Bengals (3-4)
3. Cleveland Browns (2-5)
4. Baltimore Ravens (1-5)

The Steelers and Bengals open Week 7 on Thursday night, with the Browns playing Sunday and the Ravens on a bye.
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Source: https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.c...elers-fall-in-afc-standings-after-week-7-loss
 
Falcons at 49ers: Week 7 SNF open thread

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It’s a surprising battle of NFC heavyweights to close out Sunday of Week 7. The now-3-2 Falcons looked for real last week, beating the Buffalo Bills by two scores. The 49ers, on the other hand, sit at a strong 4-2 despite dealing with a brutal number of injuries to their stars for yet another season.

Who are you rooting for? What are you watching for? Have anyone in fantasy football? Let us know, and enjoy the game with your fellow Steeler fans.

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Source: https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.c...60505/falcons-at-49ers-week-7-snf-open-thread
 
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