Baltimore Ravens LB Bart Scott, who two years ago injured Reggie Bush and then boasted about it, found joy in a foolish text message Pittsburgh rookie RB Rashaad Mendenhall sent to Baltimore’s Ray Rice:

“He said later that he was just joking, but it’s too late,” Ravens linebacker Bart Scott said. “Thanks for the bulletin-board material, rookie.”

For the second week in a row, the Steelers will face one of the league’s most rabid defenses, and with Willie Parker out, and Big Ben banged-up, it’s tough to call Pittsburgh a lock against the unbeaten Ravens, even though “Tennessee Lite” boasts a rookie QB. We’re leaning a bit toward the Ravens +5, but not with much confidence, especially on the road. [Ed. Late change: Taking Steelers -6.]