Jaguars vs. Steelers: TV Schedule, Live Streaming, Radio, Game Time and More

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Jacksonville Jaguars both need to get things together.

A week ago, the Steelers found a bit of an offense in the form of Ben Roethlisberger tossing five touchdown passes, but they still can't run the football.

As for the Jacksonville Jaguars, they're dealing with a rookie quarterback and an offense that simply cannot move the football.

Coach Jack Del Rio needs to get things together quickly, or he might be out of a job before the season's out.

This visit to Pittsburgh is not going to help them much. The Steelers have a bunch of injuries to get through, and they won't see their bye until Week 11.

Every win they can get along the way is important.

Where: Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Penn.

When: Sunday, Oct. 16 at 1:00 p.m. EDT

Watch: CBS. DirecTV 706.

Listen: Jaguars: WOKV, Sirius 148. Steelers: WDVE 102.5 FM/970 ESPN, Sirius 94.

Betting Line: Steelers -12

What's At Stake?

Playoff hopes. Dropping to 1-5 for the Jaguars will all but end their postseason chances. Rookie Blaine Gabbert is learning on the go, but he's not nearly ready to lead a team into the playoffs.

But, if something were to radically change, it would have to be this week.

And the Steelers simply cannot afford to lose to any conference games the way they've been playing.

Jaguars' Injury Report

Eugene Monroe, LT: Blaine Gabbert's blindside protector aggravated an injury he sustained in Week 4. He could miss time this week, and that will be very, very bad for the Jags.

Drew Coleman, CB: Suffered a concussion last week and weakens an already thin secondary.

Derek Cox, CB: Also still battling a groin issue. Status still unknown, although he was seen at practice.

Steelers' Injury Report

Rashard Mendenhall, RB: The Steelers expect to have their starter back, but they are not sure how many carries they plan to give him as he returns from a hamstring injury.

Marcus Gilbert, RT: Has been deemed questionable with a shoulder injury.

James Harris, OLB: Out for a few more weeks after having surgery around his eye.

Fantasy Start 'Em, Sit' Em and Sleeper

Start 'Em: Ben Roethlisberger, QB, Steelers

Big Ben burst out of his shell last week and more than doubled his touchdown total for the season. The biggest issue in previous weeks was keeping him standing upright. That shouldn't be an issue against the league's third-worst pass rush. Jared Allen of the Vikings has more sacks by himself than the Jaguars do as a team.

Sit 'Em: Maurice Jones-Drew, RB, Jaguars

The Steelers aren't as dominant in the pass rush as they have been in recent seasons, and they're also without James Harrison for a few more weeks. They do have the best pass defense in the league, though, and will focus extra attention on the stuffing the running game knowing that Jacksonville's passing game is already in a world of hurt. MoJo will be the focus of the Steelers defense.

Sleeper: Hines Ward, WR, Steelers

The veteran receiver burst back onto the scene last week, and it is obvious that Roethlisberger still needs him. Young playmakers like Mike Wallace, Antonio Brown and Emmanuel Sanders are big play threats, but Ward is still a guy Roethlisberger is going to find when he has time. 

What They're Saying

The Florida Times-Union discussed the Jaguars woes at linebacker writing:

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One of the best players on the Jaguars defense wasn't at practice today. Linebacker Daryl Smith didn't appear during the portion of practice open to the media. His injury is unknown.

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Linebacker Clint Session was at practice, but wasn't in with the first team when those drills began. He's had a brace on his right elbow all week.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette talked about Mendenhall's return this week writing:

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If there is no hole, slam it up in there anyway. That's what the Steelers are looking for. If Mendenhall gets through a hole, he's tough to stop; getting through the line is the big problem. He would have scored on that play in which Jonathan Dwyer ran 76 yards. No one would have caught him.

So Mendy will get his chances to do just that on Sunday, but the coaches won't be so hesitant and using Redman a little more if the dancing continues.

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Jaguars Player to Watch: Blaine Gabbert, QB

Every week a rookie quarterback is on the field, he is usually the player to watch. In this instance, the Jaguars' offense is stalling with Gabbert under center. Things are simply not going well, and he has a long road ahead of him.

The Steelers will come after him, and this game could get ugly if he doesn't process quick enough.

Steelers Player to Watch: Rashard Mendenhall, RB

Pittsburgh's starting running back is returning from a hamstring injury and is expected to get the start against Jacksonville. Even so, it will be interesting to see how much the Steelers use him. Hamstring injuries are notorious for causing nagging problems, and watch to see how Mendenhall runs this week.

The Steelers' running game hasn't been good this year, and if there is no hole there, he might not push himself as much as he would if healthy.

Key Matchup: Steelers O-Line vs. Jaguars D-Line

If the Steelers can continue to keep Big Ben upright, this Steelers team is a different animal. If his passing outburst from a week ago isn't just a mirage, it will loosen up the front seven of opposing defenses considerably and help this running game.

And, if the Steelers can get a better push in the run game, it will help the play-action pass game, which is huge for speedy playmakers Pittsburgh has on the outside.

The Jaguars need to find a way to put pressure on Big Ben, or it will be a long afternoon in Pittsburgh.

On the Hotseat: Jack Del Rio, Jaguars

He's been on the extreme hot seat since the jettisoning of David Garrard. The move has since backfired after their surprise Week 1 win over the Titans.

A loss this week against the Steelers will drop the Jaguars to 1-5; essentially a death sentence for playoff hopes.

Many expected that Del Rio had to make the postseason to save his job this year, and that doesn't look like it is happening.

Prediction: Steelers 31, Jaguars 7