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Kenny Pickett's first start against the Ravens was a short one. The Steelers' rookie quarterback exited Sunday's game following Pittsburgh's second possession. The Steelers trailed the Ravens 10-0 when Pickett went to the locker room to receive further evaluation from Pittsburgh's medical staff. He was ruled out with a concussion.

Pickett initially appeared to be shaken up after getting sacked by Roquan Smith on Pittsburgh's first possession. Pickett was slammed to the turf by Smith after initially shaking free of fellow linebacker Patrick Queen's grasp. Pickett walked off the field gingerly before going into the team's medical tent. He came out for the Steelers' second drive after clearing concussion protocol, according to CBS sideline reporter Melanie Collins, but was reevaluated after the second drive.

Pickett was replaced in the lineup by Mitch Trubisky, who started Pittsburgh's first four games before being replaced by Pickett. While he completed 70% of his throws, Trubisky's three interceptions was the main difference in Pittsburgh's 16-14 loss. He threw two interceptions in the red zone before throwing his third pick on the Steelers' second drive of the second half. 

Trubisky did try to mount a late rally after throwing a touchdown pass to Pat Freiermuth with 2:30 left. However, the Ravens were able to pick up a first down on their ensuing drive to run out the clock. 

Sunday marked Trubisky's first live action since replacing an injured Pickett during the second half of Pittsburgh's Week 6 over the Buccaneers. Trubisky led the Steelers to their first touchdown on his first possession. His 42-yard completion to George Pickens set up Najee Harris' short touchdown run.

But the Steelers wouldn't score again until the game's final minutes. The loss dropped the Steelers to 5-8 and on the cusp of playoff elimination. The Steelers are also one loss away from suffering their first losing season since 2003.