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Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, and is joined by Ashley Wenskoski of Pittsburgh Sports Tonight.
Pittsburgh Steelers surge to first place in the AFC North, yet national analysts still doubt their title chances. Are bettors sleeping on Mike McCarthy’s squad? Veteran leadership from T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward anchors a defense ranked top-five in both points and yards allowed, while Keeanu Benton’s breakout alongside Hayward fuels Pittsburgh’s dominant run-stopping ability.
Christopher Carter and guest Ashley Winskoski break down the team’s offensive evolution, highlight Jaylen Warren’s dynamic impact, and debate the Steelers’ trade deadline strategy—should Omar Khan pursue a new wide receiver given Michael Pittman Jr.’s injury? Key discussion points include the impact of Patrick Graham’s coaching adjustments, schedule challenges featuring Joe Burrow’s Cincinnati Bengals, and the importance of draft capital with quarterback uncertainties looming. Can the Steelers capitalize on their momentum or will offensive firepower hold them back on their playoff quest?
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"Steelers Slept On as AFC North Threat Over Bengals? | Keeanu Benton Now Cam Heyward's Elite Partner" is an episode of Locked On Steelers – Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh Steelers. Runtime 30 min. Published November 5, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
