Steelers face Panthers in Thursday matchup

By Sam Farmer

Dec. 22, 2010 12 AM PT

NFL tonight

CAROLINA (2-12)

AT PITTSBURGH (10-4)

TV: NFL Network.

Line: Steelers by 14.

Over/under: 37.

Story line: Even though the Steelers already have secured a playoff berth, they need to stay ahead of Baltimore in the race for the AFC North crown and have their eye on the second seeding in the conference.

Sam Farmer’s pick:

Steelers 24, Panthers 9.

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Sam Farmer

Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his “long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football,” Sam Farmer has covered the NFL for 25 seasons. A graduate of Occidental College, he’s a two-time winner of California Sportswriter of the Year and first place for beat writing by Associated Press Sports Editors.

Steelers face Panthers in Thursday matchup

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