Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news. What should the Steelers' new expected win total be after their 7-2 start, with an NFL Week 11 showdown with the Baltimore Ravens looming? Is 11 or 12 a fair baseline now that Russell Wilson has invigorated the offense? Could the additions of Mike Williams and Preston Smith help coach Mike Tomlin's team get to 13 or more wins? What about the continued emergence of guys like George Pickens, Najee Harris and Pat Freiermuth with Wilson at the helm?

Paul tackles those topics and more on the Steelers front. Then later, he reacts to the Penguins' decision to trade veteran Lars Eller to the Washington Capitals so early in the NHL season. Is this an early sign that GM Kyle Dubas feels the season is lost? Even with stars like Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang still on the roster?

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian insider Joel Haas react to attacks on the Nittany Lions' No. 4 ranking in the AP and College Football Playoff polls from numerous critics including Sports Illustrated's Pat Forde. Are their critiques of Penn State's lack of big wins fair? Or are there just as many holes in the resumes of teams like Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia and Ole Miss? Are the Crimson Tide and Bulldogs, specifically, benefitting from brand bias? And how many teams ranked behind Penn State have reasonable claims of being more talented?

Our duo tackles those topics, then reacts to a week of TV contract drama around the Big Ten. How diminished was Penn State's White Out win against Washington by airing on NBC's Peacock streaming service? And will blowback against Fox's Big Noon Saturday result in more marquee night games for Penn State and premier Big Ten foes like Ohio State, Michigan and Oregon any time soon?

Then our duo wraps the show by chatting a little nuts-and-bolts football. Did Penn State's receivers engender more confidence after big nights against Washington from Trey Wallace, Liam Clifford and Julian Fleming? What is the running game's outlook if Nick Singleton is forced to miss time with an injury? And how many sacks can Abdul Carter total by the end of the regular season after notching four in the last two games?

On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to break down QB Russell Wilson's game ahead of a pivotal NFL Week 11 matchup with the AFC North rival Baltimore Ravens. Does Wilson get enough credit for how he distributes the ball to numerous targets, including George Pickens, Mike Williams, Pat Freiermuth, Calvin Austin III, Van Jefferson and Darnell Washington within OC Arthur Smith's offense? How can that skill help just as much as his effective deep passing? And could it mean more targets for Freiermuth and Washington in coming weeks?

Later, our duo also talks defense. Specifically, they analyze what impact former Ravens Patrick Queen and DeShon Elliott could have for coach Mike Tomlin's defense against their former team after GM Omar Khan signed them to notable free agent deals in free agency.

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey ponders coach Mike Tomlin's resume for NFL coach of the year ahead of his team's NFL Week 11 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens. How much credit does he deserve for a 7-2 start? For decisions that include choosing Russell Wilson over Justin Fields at quarterback? Managing receiver George Pickens? Hiring Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator? Integrating new players including Zach Frazier, Mason McCormick, Mike Williams, Preston Smith, Payton Wilson, Patrick Queen and others into the lineup? And how do his accomplishments compare to those of competitors like the Washington Commanders' Dan Quinn or the Detroit Lions' Dan Campbell?

Later, Jason reacts to the Penguins deciding to trade Lars Eller to the Washington Capitals on Tuesday. Why did GM Kyle Dubas decide to make that deal now? Could Rickard Rakell and Marcus Pettersson be the next veterans shipped out in exchange for NHL draft capital? And how invested is Dubas in winning games while stars including Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang are still on the roster?

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news. Is the Steelers' rivalry with the Ravens still one of the best in the NFL? How will Patrick Queen and Diontae Johnson changing sidelines impact the bad blood between the two teams beginning with their Week 11 matchup? How does Russell Wilson matchup with Lamar Jackson at quarterback? What about Najee Harris with Derrick Henry at running back?

Then later, Paul gives his thoughts on the Penguins' disastrous 7-1 loss to the Dallas Stats on Monday night. What should GM Kyle Dubas do with coach Mike Sullivan? What is going on at goalie with Tristan Jarry and Joel Blomqvist? And does this roster have the talent to win under any other coach?

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo react to coach Mike Tomlin's news conference Tuesday at the team's South Side facility ahead of an NFL Week 11 matchup with the AFC North rival Baltimore Ravens. What's the latest on Alex Highsmith after his injury against the Washington Commanders? And how will the improving health of Nick Herbig and the trade for Preston Smith help the pass rush navigate the injury? Are rookie offensive linemen Zach Fraizer and Mason McCormick ready for the challenge of facing the tough Ravens defensive front? Why has Patrick Queen's play at linebacker been so encouraging it the last few games? Will Russell Wills, George Pickens, Mike Williams and the passing game have a big day against a leaky Ravens secondary? And can we expect to see banged-up players including Najee Harris, Donte Jackson and Calvin Austin III suit up? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

On their weekly Pitt basketball mailbag video, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Stephen Thompson answer reader questions. Among them: What are the best and worst things coach Jeff Capel's team has going for it heading into a crucial Backyard Brawl rivalry matchup with West Virginia? Are Jaland Lowe, Ishmael Leggett and the Panthers ready? And what is guard Amsal Delalic's ideal role with this team when healthy? Then on the football front, what has gone wrong for coach Pat Narduzzi, QB Eli Holstein and the Panthers in their back-to-back losses to SMU and Virginia after a 7-0 start? And how much blame does OC Kade Bell deserve for a lack of innovation during the season?

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to the Penguins' disastrous 7-1 loss to the Dallas Stars on Monday night at PPG Paints Arena. Are the players ignoring coach Mike Sullivan's message, particularly on the defensive end? And does Fenway Sports Group need to consider a change if poor results continue, despite the success Sullivan has had with stars including Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang? Jason ponders those questions plus the situation at goalie. Why did Joel Blomqvist start Monday despite the return of Tristan Jarry? And how much pressure should be on Kyle Dubas amid struggles by Jarry, Erik Karlsson, Ryan Graves and others in whom the GM has invested quite a bit?