Could this Steelers season bottom out? Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk thinks the messaging might be getting stale in Pittsburgh. Bob thinks if the Steelers come out win against the Colts, some of the noise will go away but if they lose it will be bad. The Steelers could win the AFC North at 9-8.

The Colts are the sixth-best pass offense in the league. The Steelers are telegraphing the defense too much. Big Ben thinks Jalen Ramsey should be guarding tight ends. Chris Hoke is very concerned with the Steelers' ability to cover man defense.

Other teams are minimizing the Steelers' best players with quick passes. Hokie thinks DeShon Elliott's absence is huge, but he was also there for the Flacco game. Hokie thinks there is a lack of focus and guys are taking bad angles. "It's little things popping up TOO OFTEN."

Sidney Crosby and Trevor Zegras weren't allowed to take part in the shootout after Sid came off the bench at the end of overtime and earned a misconduct. Joe wanted the NHL to allow Crosby to participate because it was "Frozen Frenzy" night. Tyler Kennedy understood the move with the rules and was unfortunately the proper decision.

Stanley Cup Champion Tyler Kennedy joined the show. Tyler has respect for figure skaters. Trevor Zegras has brought fire back to the Flyers-Penguins rivalry. TK still doesn't fully believe in the goaltending.

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani (10-1pm), Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Wednesday, October 29th, 2025

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: A fight broke out between the Penguins and Flyers at the end of overtime. ESPN used a split screen at the end of the game! The Penguins are tied for first in the East and have the best goal differential. The Steelers have acquired safety Kyle Dugger from New England.

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Jeremy Fowler believes the Steelers will trade for wide receiver Jakobi Meyers. Mark hasn't heard that they will, but thinks Meyers would be a good option. The Patriots traded safety Kyle Dugger to the Steelers and Mark thinks it's a home run addition by Omar Khan to trade for a starting safety for nothing. Doug Whaley said there is no substance in Mike Tomlin's press conference and no substance in the team's defense.

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Ben Roethlisberger on his Footbahlin podcast said the Steelers stink at making halftime adjustments. Ben wants Jalen Ramsey to cover tight ends. The Steelers have had issues covering tight ends for years. Ben wants the Steelers to throw the ball to DK Metcalf more! Will the Ravens come back and win the AFC North?? Jordan Love wins NFC Offensive Player of the Week against the Steelers.

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Joe thinks this is a make-or-break game for the Steelers. Do the Steelers give up over 40 points or does the defense finally put it all together? Mike Florio wonders if the Steelers are reaching the point they need to completely overhaul the coaching staff. The Steelers have added Chuck Clark, Patrick Peterson, Juan Thornhill, Donte Jackson, and other defensive backs in the last few years that haven't worked out.