# Steelers Midseason Review & Trade Buzz

> Steelers lead AFC North but trade deadline looms as McCarthy evaluates team.
- Title: Steelers Midseason Review & Trade Buzz · Steelers Depot
- Summary: Steelers lead AFC North but trade deadline looms as McCarthy evaluates team. Pittsburgh Steelers lead AFC North with 10-3 record but trail Bengals in…
- Keywords: steelers, pittsburgh steelers, afl, mccarthy, trade deadline, midseason review, afl north, nfl, Steelers Depot
- Source: Steelers Depot — https://steelersdepot.com/2026/11/the-terrible-podcast-steelers-midseason-review-latest-trade-buzz-mccarthy-evaluation-more
- Author: Ross McCorkle
- Published: 2026-11-04T16:40:54+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: steelers, pittsburgh steelers, afl, mccarthy, trade deadline, midseason review, afl north, sports, nfl
## Podcast Release
Season 17, Episode 44 of The Terrible Podcast is now available for listening.
## Midseason Focus
The Steelers are atop the division with a 10-3 record at the midway point of the season.
## WR Room Discussion
The podcast discussed struggling Pittsburgh Steelers WR DK Metcalf and the team's WR room as a whole.
## Trade Deadline Analysis
The podcast analyzed which positions Pittsburgh should target and whether to make trades before the deadline.
## McCarthy Evaluation
Mike McCarthy gave the team additional time off this bye week and the podcast discussed his connection with the veteran locker room.
## Division Race
The Steelers trail the Bengals in division odds despite leading them in record and head-to-head.
## Sponsorship Details
Len Testa at touringplans.com sponsors Monday episodes of the podcast throughout the 2026 season.
## Listener Engagement
The podcast invites feedback and questions via email, Twitter, and a new hotline for listener input.
## Podcast Details
The episode is 58 minutes long and covers minor topics not noted in the recap.
## Key takeaway

Pittsburgh Steelers lead AFC North with 10-3 record but trail Bengals in division odds despite better head-to-head and record.