Ben Roethlisberger Says Ravens’ Title Window Is Closing as Torrey Smith Disputes the Claim

Overview

• Roethlisberger, who weighed in Monday on the Deebo & Joe podcast, said Baltimore’s Super Bowl window is closing and backed Pittsburgh’s outlook.
• Former Ravens receiver Torrey Smith pushed back on X, accusing Roethlisberger of making things up and saying he doubts Pittsburgh is ahead of Baltimore or Cincinnati.
• The debate follows a 2025 season in which the Steelers went 10-7, won the AFC North, and beat the Ravens twice, while Baltimore finished 8-9 and missed the playoffs.
• Baltimore kept Lamar Jackson and changed course by hiring defensive-minded head coach Jesse Minter, adding four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Trey Hendrickson, re-signing backup QB Tyler Huntley, and bringing in safety Jaylinn Hawkins after a defense that allowed 398 points.
• Pittsburgh’s 2026 picture hinges on quarterback clarity, with Aaron Rodgers’ future unresolved and only Will Howard and Mason Rudolph in-house, a gap analysts say could limit a true Super Bowl push.