STEELERS MIKE TOMLIN RULES OUT KENNY PICKETT FOR WEEK 15 VS. COLTS MITCH TRUBISKY TO START AT QB

head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters during his Monday pre s conference that he has ruled out quarterback for Saturday's Week 15 matchup against the . Pittsburgh's starter has been sidelined due to an ankle injury that required surgery last week. The team did not place him on injured reserve, which leaves the door open for Pickett to return inside

The NFC was the 49ers invitational this season, even though San Francisco was challenged in the postseason. The 49ers had the best record in the conference and stomped their two biggest challengers in the regular season (Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys), but struggled to beat the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers in the playoffs en route t