Pittsburgh Steelers Vs. New Orleans Saints: Injuries, Odds, TV/Radio, And Weather
By Larry Snyder
The Pittsburgh Steelers (7-4) seek to make it two wins in a row this afternoon when they host the New Orleans Saints (4-7) along the North Shore.
This afternoon’s contest is the 15th time the two teams have met during the regular season, and it marks the sixth time they have gotten together in the Steel City where the Steelers hold a one game advantage 3-2.
Last week, Mike Tomlin’s squad took down the Tennessee Titans 27-24 on the road, while New Orleans lost at home to the Baltimore Ravens 34-27. The Black and Gold are 4-1 at home while the Saints are 1-4 on the road this season.
When: Sunday, Nov. 30
Kickoff: 1 pm ET
Where: Heinz Field
Playing Surface: Natural Grass
Series History: Began in 1967
Overall Regular Season: Even At 7-7
At Pittsburgh: Steelers lead 3-2
At New Orleans: Saints lead 5-4
Streak: Saints won previous meeting
Last Regular Season Meeting: Oct. 31, 2010 At New Orleans (Saints 20, Steelers 10)
Neutral Sites: N/A
Postseason Series: N/A
Television: FOX
Announcers: Thom Brennaman and Donovan McNabb
Radio: WDVE 102.5 FM / WBGG 970 AM – Steelers Radio Network
Announcers: Bill Hillgrove and Tunch Ilkin with Craig Wolfley on the sideline
Sirius XM Satellite Radio: Sirius Channel 231, XM Channel 824
Spanish Radio: Available on Steelers.com/espanol
Live Stream: NFL Sunday Ticket (http://nflst.directv.com/DTVAPP/nflws/index.jsp)
Odds: Steelers -4 per the Bovada Online Sportsbook with the Over/Under at 55.
Weather Channel Online Forecast: Partly cloudy with a High of 56 and a 20 percent chance of showers.
Injuries for the Steelers: Out – Cortez Allen and Steve McLendon. Listed As Questionable are Marcus Gilbert and Ryan Shazier. Listed As Probable are Martavis Bryant, Brett Keisel, Heath Miller, Troy Polamalu, Ike Taylor, and Shamarko Thomas.
More from Ben Roethlisberger
- Without Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers Season is on the Brink of Disaster
- Pittsburgh Steelers: Grades for week 6 win over Kansas City
- Pittsburgh Steelers: Fantasy breakdown for Week 6 game at Kansas City
- Pittsburgh Steelers: Is Antonio Brown tantrum a distraction?
- Steelers: Quarterback Breakdown, Grades
Injuries for the Saints: Out – Linebacker Kyle Knox and running back Khiry Robinson. Questionable – Wide receiver Robert Meachem. Probable – Running backs Travaris Cadet, Mark Ingram, and Pierre Thomas, cornerback Keenan Lewis, linebacker Curtis Lofton, and tackle Zach Strief.
My Prediction: Pittsburgh Steelers 31 and New Orleans Saints 24
Up Next: The Black and Gold head down the river to Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati on Sunday, Dec. 7 when they take on Andy Dalton and the Bengals (7-3-1). Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. and the game will be broadcast on CBS.