These Two Pundits Believe Steelers Will Beat Ravens

Jonas Shaffer Ravens 23, Steelers 17 “Even if Pittsburgh makes life difficult for Jackson, I’m not sure where the Steelers can turn for reliable offense themselves. Their run game was one of the NFL’s worst over the second half of the season, and no one inside M&T Bank Stadium would be surprised if wide receiver George Pickens checks out after a rough start. That would leave Pittsburgh in a very bad place.” Kyle Goon Ravens 24, Steelers 13 “Even if there’s a weird energy to this rivalry, Baltimore is still the stronger team in almost every facet, and the need to capitalize on its opportunity has never been higher.” Giana Han Ravens 21, Steelers 17 “Even without Zay Flowers, the Ravens’ offense has many ways to attack. Meanwhile, the disconnect between Russell Wilson and George Pickens seems to have stalled the Steelers’ offense. I think this game will be close, but I’m making a vibes pick and going with the Ravens.” Paul Mancano Ravens 28, Steelers 13 “I really believe the Ravens unlocked something in their Week 16 win [over the Steelers] at M&T Bank Stadium. It was the first meeting between these two teams that was decided by more than one score since 2019. Marlon Humphrey’s fourth-quarter pick six was a collective exhale. Mike Tomlin can pull out whatever stops he likes. He won’t be able to stop the Ravens’ train from rolling.” Brandon Weigel Ravens 28, Steelers 16 “Aside from the uninspiring start to the team’s Week 18 game against a seriously depleted Cleveland Browns squad, the Ravens have looked the part of a team ready to make a deep run. Although the loss of Zay Flowers is cause for alarm, the Ravens have found another gear that the Steelers are incapable of matching.”