Overview
- Pittsburgh beat Baltimore 27-22 to move to 7-6 and take first place in the AFC North.
- Tomlin told reporters, "I've been in the hot seat for 19 years," downplaying questions about his job security.
- ESPN’s Adam Schefter has reported the Steelers hold a 2027 team option that must be decided by early March.
- Former Steelers Ben Roethlisberger and James Harrison have publicly pushed for change, with Harrison saying only a Super Bowl would cement Tomlin’s return.
- League observers expect no in-season firing, framing the final four games and any playoff outcome as pivotal to ownership’s decision, as Tomlin also urged fans to pack Acrisure Stadium for the upcoming Monday night game.