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January 5, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers fans are silhouetted by the Steelers sign before playing the Baltimore Ravens in a football game at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Justin Guido/Post-Gazette)
Father Maximilian Maxwell blesses the team’s sideline before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth signs autographs before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers cheer for the team during warm-up before they play the Baltimore Ravens in a football game at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Justin Guido/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin yells before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers fans FaceTime as the Steelers warm up before they play the Baltimore Ravens in a football game at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Justin Guido/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) is introduced before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers T.J. Watt is introduced before they play the Baltimore Ravens in a football game at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Justin Guido/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)
Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) carries during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) sacks Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)
Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) gets past Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Malik Harrison (50) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) carries as he’s defended by Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Derrick Harmon (99) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) looks to pass as he’s pressured by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell (14) is tackled by Baltimore Ravens safety Alohi Gilman (12) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers Calvin Austin III (19) tries to bring in a pass as it’s broken up by Baltimore Ravens Nate Wiggins (2) in a football game at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Justin Guido/Post-Gazette)
Baltimore Ravens safety Alohi Gilman (12) and linebacker Kyle van Noy (53) take down Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell (14) on a fourth-down attempt to end the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers Nick Herbig (51) gets ahold of Baltimore Ravens Lamar Jackson (8) for a sack in a football game at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Justin Guido/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers Nick Herbig (51) gets ahold of Baltimore Ravens Lamar Jackson (8) for a sack in a football game at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Justin Guido/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers Kenneth Gainwell (14) gets past Baltimore Ravens Marlon Humphrey (44) for a sack in a football game at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Justin Guido/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers Kenneth Gainwell (14) celebrates a first down against the Baltimore Ravens in a football game at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Justin Guido/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers James Pierre (42) brings down Baltimore Ravens Derrick Henry (22) in a football game at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Justin Guido/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers Aaron Rodgers (8) runs for a 20-yard gain against the Baltimore Ravens in a football game at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Justin Guido/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Jabrill Peppers (40) celebrates after Baltimore Ravens place kicker Tyler Loop (33) missed a field goal at the end of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers win after Baltimore Ravens kicker Tyler Loop misses a field goal in a football game at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Justin Guido/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers Calvin Austin III celebrates with the crowd after the winning touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens in a football game at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Justin Guido/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers Pat Freiermuth and Calvin Austin III celebrate a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens in a football game at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Justin Guido/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers Calvin Austin III makes a catch on Baltimore Ravens Malaki Starks in a football game at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Justin Guido/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers Kenneth Gainwell celebrates a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens in a football game at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Justin Guido/Post-Gazette)
Baltimore Ravens Zay Flowers makes a touchdown catch over Pittsburgh Steelers Patrick Queen in a football game at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Justin Guido/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers Malik Harrison (50) celebrates with Aeneas Peebles (93) a tackle for a loss against the Baltimore Ravens in a football game at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Justin Guido/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers fan Parker “Fungi Flows” Raymond cheers his team on against the Baltimore Ravens in a football game at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Justin Guido/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers Aaron Rodgers gets sacked by Baltimore Ravens Travis Jones (98) in a football game at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Justin Guido/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) reacts after missing a field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers Adam Thielen (16) makes a catch against the Baltimore Ravens in a football game at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Justin Guido/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell (14) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith gives a play to quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8)during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) looks to throw during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) carries for a first down in front of Baltimore Ravens safety Malaki Starks (24) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers Aaron Rodgers (8) throws a pass against the Baltimore Ravens in a football game at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Justin Guido/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) carries during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt, left, celebrates with linebacker Alex Highsmith, right, after intercepting a ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) celebrates after intercepting a ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) pulls in a ball for an interception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin congratulates Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Connor Heyward (83) after he scored a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Adam Thielen (16) pulls in a pass in front of Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (44) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) and quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) celebrate after defeating the Baltimore Ravens in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) throws a football into the stands after defeating the Baltimore Ravens in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell (14) celebrates after defeating the Baltimore Ravens in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) celebrates after defeating the Baltimore Ravens in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers guard Mason McCormick (66) celebrates after defeating the Baltimore Ravens in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) celebrates after defeating the Baltimore Ravens in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth, middle, celebrates after defeating the Baltimore Ravens in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers guard Spencer Anderson (74) reacts after defeating the Baltimore Ravens in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Derrick Harmon (99) celebrates after defeating the Baltimore Ravens in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)