Steelers vs Ravens Expert Predictions for NFL Wild Card Weekend
January 10, 2025
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The National League Football playoffs kick off this weekend with six Wild Card matchups.
In the AFC, the Los Angeles Chargers kick things off with a matchup against the Houston Texans, the Pittsburgh Steelers face off against the Baltimore Ravens, and the Denver Broncos are looking to upset the Buffalo Bills.
In the NFC, the Green Bay Packers have a Week 1 rematch with the Philadelphia Eagles, the Washington Commanders are battling the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the Minnesota Vikings are taking on the Los Angeles Rams.
The staff at Newsweek Sports has made predictions for all six matchups. Continue reading for the predictions on Steelers vs. Ravens.
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The No. 6 seeded Steelers (10-7) are taking on the No. 3 seeded Ravens (12-5) in an AFC North battle.
The Ravens and Steelers met twice this season, with both teams winning their respective home games. The Steelers beat the Ravens, 18-16, in Week 11, while the Ravens beat the Steelers, 34-17, in Week 16.
The Steelers, at one point 8-2, finished the season on a four-game losing streak. The Ravens, on the other hand, finished the season on a four-game winning streak to clinch the division.
The Ravens won a Divisional Round game last season, before losing to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game. The Steelers haven’t won a playoff game since 2016, losing their last five contests. Here’s how the staff predicts this game will shake out.
Matt Levine: We have a classic AFC North rivalry game in the Wild Card round and a rematch from a few years ago. Baltimore and Pittsburgh have met in the postseason a few times and it’s always a fun contest. The two teams split the season series this year, with each winning on their own home field. Baltimore dominated Pittsburgh the last time out and the Steelers enter this game on a losing streak. The Ravens have been the better team and will down their rival in the postseason.
Prediction: Ravens 20, Steelers 17
Noah Camras: The Steelers and Ravens always play tight games, especially when the stakes are highest. This game will be gritty, but in the end, potential three-time MVP in quarterback Lamar Jackson will be too much for the Steelers offense to keep up with. After starting the season 8-2 and looking like a true Super Bowl contender, the Steelers won’t even win a playoff game, leading to more questions about their quarterback position for next year.
Prediction: Ravens 27, Steelers 17
How to Watch Steelers vs Ravens NFL Wild Card Weekend
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens on NFL Wild Card Weekend kicks off on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET.
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