Three Rivers Report: Door Remains Open For Pittsburgh To Win Afc North

Every team in the AFC North sits at .500 or better through four weeks, with the Pittsburgh Steelers one game behind the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens. And while the Browns sit at 3-1, everyone is waiting for the other shoe to drop. As for the Ravens, they could be without their star quarterback for multiple games.

Lamar Jackson suffered an ankle sprain in the team’s win over the Tennessee Titans this past Sunday. Ian Rapoport says that the former MVP could miss multiple games. Pittsburgh has a favorable stretch ahead of them, with games against the Indianapolis Colts, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New Orleans Saints, and the second matchup with the Browns. A 3-1 stretch, combined with the Ravens having a difficult stretch over the next month and a half, leaves the door open for the Steelers to stay in the race for the division win.

Steelers coverage at Behind the Steel Curtain

• Steelers sign former Browns defensive end: The Steelers add a former Browns defender to their practice squad.
• Steelers waive cornerback Doneiko Slaughter: Pittsburgh waives a standout from preseason.
• DeShon Elliott ‘getting close’ to Steelers return: The Steelers are getting close to getting their starting safety back.

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Steelers news and notes

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