Titans vs. Steelers: 6 things to know for Week 9

Six things to know about the Titans-Steelers Week 9 matchup.

The Tennessee Titans and Pittsburgh Steelers will have the honors of kicking off Week 9 of the 2023 NFL season when they meet on “Thursday Night Football” at Acrisure Stadium.

Tennessee is coming off an impressive Week 8 win against the Atlanta Falcons that gave us a glimpse at the potential future of the franchise at quarterback in Will Levis, who was sensational in his debut.

Meanwhile, the Steelers are coming off a loss to the Titans’ division rival, the Jacksonville Jaguars, who topped Pittsburgh, 20-10, in a game that saw young signal-caller Kenny Pickett exit early with an injury.

The Titans have struggled mightily against the Steelers since 2014 and will look to exorcise their demons on Thursday. But before both teams take the field, a look at six things to know for the contest.