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By Larry Snyder

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The Pittsburgh Steelers (2-1) seek their third victory this Sunday when they host the winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-3) along the North Shore.

It will be the 10th time for these two teams to meet durin the regular season, since 1976. The Black and Gold have outscored Tampa Bay 209-104 in the series.

When: Sunday, September 28

Kickoff: 1:00 pm ET

Where: Heinz Field

Playing Surface: Natural Grass

Series History: Began in 1976

Overall Regular Season: Steelers lead 8-1

Streak: Steelers have won the last four

At Pittsburgh: Steelers lead 3-0

At Tampa Bay: Steelers lead 5-1

Last Meeting: Sept 2010 – Steelers beat Buccaneers 38-10 in Tampa

Postseason Series: N/A

Television: FOX

Announcers: Thom Brennaman and David Diehl

Radio: WDVE 102.5 FM / WBGG 970 AM

Announcers: Bill Hillgrove and Tunch Ilkin with Craig Wolfley on the sideline

Sirius XM Satellite Radio: Sirius Channel 132, XM Channel 112

Odds: Steelers -9 per Bovada Online Sportsbook

The Pittsburgh Steelers are first in the league averaging 163.3 rushing yards per game and it is clear that Le’Veon Bell’s star is on the rise with his 315 rushing yards. However, keep in mind that of the team’s three rushing touchdowns this season, it has been LeBarrette Blount who has put his name on the score sheet for two of them.

Today could be the day for another milestone at Heinz Field as Ben Roethlisberger needs 117 passing yards to reach 35,000 for his career.

Antonio Brown continues to contribute to both the offense and special teams. The 5-foot-10, 186-pound wide receiver has caught at least five passes for 19 consecutive games, which is an NFL record. The Central Michigan product is averaging 10.9 yards on five punt returns.

Matthew Marczi of steelersdepot.com likes the 6-foot-4, 300-pound Cody Wallace to fill in at left guard if Ramon Foster can not make the start.

Here is the Steelers injury report according to the team web site on Saturday night – Out: linebacker Ryan Shazier (knee) and cornerback Ike Taylor (forearm); Questionable (50% chance a player will play): offensive lineman Ramon Foster (ankle); Probable (75% chance a player will play} : running back Dri Archer (ankle), wide receiver Darrius-Heyward Bey (illness), defensive end Brett Keisel, tight end Heath Miller, safety Troy Polamalu, and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

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Tampa Bay is hoping to move on and get past their 56-14 embarrassing loss to the Atlanta Falcons last week.

The Steelers defense is going to see Mike Glennon under center as he is filling in at quarterback for the injured Josh McCown. In the game against Atlanta, Glennon completed 17 of 24 for 121 yards and one touchdown.

The Bucs’ ground game is averaging 5.0 yards per carry and should get a boost with the return of Doug Martin. Meanwhile, Bobby Rainey has contributed 197 yards on 37 carries while hauling in 12 passes for 102 yards and a touchdown.

Here is the Buccaneers injury report according to the team web site on Saturday night – Out: defensive end Larry English (hamstring) and linebacker Mason Foster (shoulder); Doubtful (25% chance a player will play): quarterback Josh McCown (right thumb); Questionable: defensive end Michael Johnson (ankle); Probable: defensive lineman William Gholston (shoulder); wide receiver Vincent Jackson (knee); running back Doug Martin (knee); defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (hand); and tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins (ankle).

The Black and Gold are on the road next Sunday as they travel to the Sunshine State to take on the Jaguars (0-3) at EverBank Field in Jacksonville. Kick-off is set for 1 p.m. and the game will be seen on CBS.

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