Daily News & Links: Mike Tyson Picks Raiders to Beat Steelers; Najee and Muth Mic’d Up at Pens Game

Chris Ward |

Updated: Oct 11, 2024

Pittsburgh Steelers RB Najee Harris — Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris runs with the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sept. 24, 2024. -- Ed Thompson / Steelers Now

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? Mike Tyson picked the Las Vegas Raiders to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. The former heavyweight champion lives in Vegas, so it’s not surprising that he’s going with the Silver and Black.

“Raiders gonna win baby,” Tyson said, via Vegas Sports Today.

? Najee Harris and Pat Freiermuth were mic’d up during the Penguins-Rangers game ringside on Wednesday night.

Najee Harris and Pat Freiermuth at the Pens Game

Najee: “oh sh*t scared the f*ck out of me.” 🤣🤣#steelers #penguins

🎥IG/ bleacher report pic.twitter.com/RaEfKkGIXp

— Matthew Luciow (@matthewluciow92) October 10, 2024

? The Steelers have 22 missed tackles on the season (third-lowest in the NFL). The Raiders are dead last in the NFL with 56 missed tackles, per advanced stats from Pro Football Reference.

? A Politico article explained how recently Elon Musk admitted to being both a Steelers and a Philadelphia Eagles fan.

Musk was captured waiving a Terrible Towel before the Steelers-Cowboys game. He also wrote on X, “Go Steelers!!” He was next to Steelers co-owner and fellow billionaire Thomas Tull in a suite. Tull is a businessman, entrepreneur, and film producer. He is the former chairman and chief executive officer of Legendary Entertainment. Tull has been a fan of the Steelers since age four and in 2009 became a part-owner of the team.

? George Pickens’ dad sent a message to the Steelers on X.

“George Pickens the Athlete. A very fiery competitor, that wants to win. He’s a very talented young guy that has definitely been misunderstood. He has the Super Competitive Gene. Guys with that Gene, have to be involved early and often. It’s a engaged tactic. Involve him early.”

George Pickens the Athlete. A very fiery competitor, that wants to win. He's a very talented young guy that has definitely been misunderstood. He has the Super Competitive Gene. Guys with that Gene, have to be involved early and often. It's a engaged tactic. Involve him early. pic.twitter.com/Bg9NkBuKDj

— George Pickens # GP3 (@George33101361) October 9, 2024

? T.J. Watt and Cameron Heyward are the only defensive linemen with an 80+ pass rushing and run defense grade this season, according to Pro Football Focus.

? Happy 30th Birthday to Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt, born on Oct. 11, 1994 in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. Watt recorded his 100th career sack in Sunday night’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. He joined Reggie White and Jared Allen as only the third player since 1982 to reach 100 career sacks before his 30th birthday.

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