Steelers running back James Conner
John Harbaugh and the Baltimore Ravens (4-4) have frustratingly lost two straight games, temporarily hurting their playoff chances. In order to avoid sinking under .500 for the first time this season, they will have to sweep their longtime AFC North rivals, Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2-1).
The game is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on CBS in select areas (coverage map here). If the game is on in your market and you don’t have cable or can’t get to a TV, you can still watch a live stream of the game (or DVR it) on your computer, phone or streaming device by signing up for one of the following cable-free, live-TV streaming services:
If you have Amazon Prime or start a free 30-day trial of Amazon Prime, you can watch all CBS content (both live and on-demand) via the CBS Amazon Channel, which also comes with a 7-day free trial.
Once you’re signed up for both Amazon Prime and the CBS channel, you can then watch a live stream of the game on your computer via the Amazon website, or you can watch on your tablet or streaming device via the Amazon Video app.
This service is available live in all 32 NFL markets.
CBS (live in 28 NFL markets) is included in FuboTV’s main package, which includes 85 total channels and is largely tailored towards sports fans. You can sign up for a free 7-day trial right here, and you can then watch a live stream of the game on your computer via the FuboTV website, or on your tablet or streaming device via the FuboTV app.
If you can’t watch live, FuboTV comes with 30 hours of Cloud DVR (with the ability to upgrade to 500 hours), as well as a handy “72-Hour Lookback” feature, which will allow you to watch the game on-demand up to three days after it airs even if you forgot to record it.
In addition to their extensive Netflix-like streaming library, Hulu now also offers a bundle of 50-plus live TV channels, including CBS (live in 29 NFL markets). You can sign up for “Hulu with Live TV” right here, and you can then watch a live stream of the game on your computer via the Hulu website, or on your tablet or streaming device via the Hulu app.
If you can’t watch live, “Hulu with Live TV” also comes with 50 hours of Cloud DVR storage (with the ability to upgrade to “Enhanced Cloud DVR,” which gives you 200 hours of DVR space and the ability to fast forward through commercials).
Watch on Your Phone: NFL Mobile
Streaming of in-market and prime-time games can be watched on phones via the NFL Mobile app.
If the Game is Out of Your Market
SundayTicket.TV allows you to watch a live stream of games that are out of your market and aren’t nationally televised. The service is available for people who live in residences that can’t get satellite (apartments, condos, etc.), as well as residents of San Francisco, Philadelphia and New York City. You can check here to see if you’re eligible.
Additionally, most college students may watch out-of-market games via SundayTicket U.
Once signed up, you can watch games on your computer via the NFL Sunday Ticket website, or you can watch on your phone, tablet or other streaming device via the NFL Sunday Ticket app, which is free to download on many different devices.
Watch On-Demand: NFL Game Pass
If you’re fine watching games on-demand, another option is NFL Game Pass Domestic, which allows you to watch replays of every NFL game for a fee of $99.99 for the season. No live games are available under this service, but you’ll be able to watch them following the conclusion of games for the day.
Once signed up, you can watch games on-demand on your computer via the NFL Game Pass website, or on your tablet or streaming device via the NFL Mobile app, which can be downloaded for free on a handful of different devices.
If You’re Outside the United States & Mexico
If you’re not in the United States, surrounding territories, or Mexico, you can watch NFL games live via NFL Game Pass International. The cost of the package depends on which country you’re in.
Once signed up, you can watch games on your computer via the NFL Game Pass website, or on your phone, tablet or streaming device via the NFL Mobile app, which can be downloaded for free on a handful of different devices.
Preview
The Ravens welcome the Steelers to M&T Bank Stadium in a matchup that will have heavy AFC playoff ramifications as Week 9 action continues on Sunday afternoon.
Pittsburgh enters Sunday on a three-game winning streak, which includes two wins against AFC North opponents, since losing to Baltimore the first time around. The Ravens handed the Steelers an early-season loss at Heinz Field on Sept. 30, and have lost three of four games since that first meeting.
Ben Roethlisberger returned to practice Thursday and will play on Sunday after being removed from the injury report. Big Ben currently has a fractured finger, but in his non-throwing hand, which means the veteran signal caller will likely wear a cast and move on business as usual. Tackle Marcus Gilbert (knee) is currently ruled as doubtful, and will likely miss another week.
After reports surfaced saying Le’Veon Bell could re-join the team following their bye week, Bell was a no-show this week. James Conner is currently pacing Bell’s peak-production performances, meaning the Steelers offense is just fine in Bell’s absence. As the trade deadline passed, it is looking more likely Bell becomes an unrestricted free agent next offseason.
Baltimore will be without starting tackles Ronnie Stanley and James Hurst. Both are nursing ankle injuries that could linger well past the Ravens’ bye next week.
Running back Alex Collins, simply OK this season averaging 3.8 yards per carry, is expected to play through a foot injury which limited him in practice during the week. Ty Montgomery was acquired from the Green Bay Packers for a seventh-round pick, and he will push Collins and incumbent — equally as ineffective — Buck Allen for backfield touches.