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back to BTSC’s Friday night open thread:
- The Steelers take on the Bengals this week for the AFC North lead. What are your thoughts, feelings, and predictions heading into this game and coming off the bye week?
- Ja’Marr Chase acknowledged the Bengals and Steelers are rivals, but then said they weren’t anywhere as close as rivals as the Bengals and the Chiefs. Sure it’s petty, but who doesn’t like a little smack talk with a division rival before a big game. What one liners do you have for the Bengals? Who, besides the Ravens, do you think are the Steelers top rivals presently?
- The Steelers didn’t make any moves at the trade deadline. Last chance to share your thoughts on that. I’m personally glad they didn’t trade away picks for what would likely be a rental player. But what was your reaction?
- Looking at the AFC playoff picture, it mostly seems set. The Ravens or Texans could surprise in the second half, possibly, and I don’t have a ton of faith in the Raiders or Browns. But those are the only teams on the outside right now that could get in. Given that, how do you think the Steelers stack up in the AFC playoffs right now? Could they finally end the drought?
- Song of the Night: “A Decade Under the Influence” – Taking Back Sunday
