The Facts: Following up on an item in this week's Team Notes. ... Even as HC Mike Tomlin said he'd "leave the light on" for Le'Veon Bell to play, the focus Wednesday was on readying Harris. "The expectation level is high. He's got big shoes to fill if 2-6 can't go," Ben Roethlisberger said. "We'll see what happens, but we've got confidence in him."

Diehards Line:In coming in after Bell was hurt Sunday night, Harris did show off his speed in a 59-yard run. It was ultimately called back after a late flag for holding, but Roethlisberger said he thought that run had to aid Harris' confidence -- and maybe even send a message to the Ravens that they should respect the Steelers' back-up. The Steelers signed veteran running back Ben Tate, cast off by both the Browns and the Vikings this season, Tuesday. But Tomlin cautioned against expecting too much from Tate. Roethlisberger said at most, there might be a package of "a few runs here, a few passes there" for him. He said Tate stood up in the Steelers' team meeting room this morning and told his new teammates he's "just here to help us win."