First Call: Steelers’ optimistic odds of winning the AFC North; why George Pickens wasn’t ejected [Video]

Monday’s “First Call” has updated odds on the future of the Pittsburgh Steelers after things went their way over Thanksgiving weekend.

We also provide a referee explanation about why George Pickens wasn’t ejected in Cincinnati. Joe Burrow got hurt during the game. The AFC playoff picture is taking shape.

And the Robert Morris men’s hockey team does a little community outreach while playing a home series against a conference rival.

Odds and ends

It was a successful holiday weekend for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Not only did they win their road game in Cincinnati 44-38, but the AFC rival Baltimore Ravens also lost to the Philadelphia Eagles 24-19.

Eagles take the lead on the QB sneak.

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That means the Steelers have strengthened their hold on the AFC North division lead by improving to 9-3. The second-place Ravens dropped to 8-5. They have a …