It wasn’t pretty on Sunday in a heated AFC North rivalry matchup with the Baltimore Ravens, and the red zone struggles were rather glaring, but the Pittsburgh Steelers found a way to win the pivotal football game, 18-16, at Acrisure Stadium to take control of the AFC North moving forward.
In the process, the Steelers sent a statement to the rest of the NFL, showing the they are a real, legitimate contender moving forward, right there with the likes of the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs and even the Ravens.
For some NFL executives, who remain anonymous, there is a greater belief in the Steelers this season compared to in other seasons, in large part due to their offensive scheme under coordinator Arthur Smith, and the stability at quarterback with Russell Wilson under center.