Ravens 16, Steelers 14: Reaction To Team's Sloppy Loss

PITTSBURGH, PA — The Steelers proved beyond all doubt that they are 5-8 and a last-place team on merit by letting the Baltimore Ravens sneak away with a 16-14 victory at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday. Here's what writers across the country thought about the game:

• Brooke Pryor, ESPN: "The Steelers' already slim odds for a playoff bid are microscopic after their loss to the division-rival Baltimore Ravens, who finished the game without Lamar Jackson or backup quarterback Tyler Huntley. Before the loss, the Steelers were quietly building momentum with three wins in their past four games, but Sunday that progress ground to a halt."

• John Breech, CBS Sports: "The Steelers' loss was similar to their early season home losses to the Patriots and Jets. In all three defeats, the Steelers (5-8) lost low scoring games after committing costly penalties. On Sunday, they committed three turnovers after not turning the ball over in their previous four games."

• Nick Shook, NFL.com: "Steelers fans will wonder if this one could've gone differently had Pickett remained in the game, which is encouraging for the franchise's long-term perspective, but frustrating on Sunday. It also stands as a reminder that the Steelers likely aren't a playoff team in 2022, even if their recent run gave their fans temporary hope."

• Stephen Thompson, Sports Illustrated:"Mitch Trubisky had a golden opportunity in front of him nonetheless when he took the injured Kenny Pickett's place at quarterback midway through the first quarter against the Ravens. But instead of reminding the football world that there is a place for him in the NFL, Trubisky served up a reminder of why he was benched for Pickett in the first place."