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James Boutros

Why Steelers-Ravens May Be The Most Critical Game Of The Year

The Pittsburgh Steelers will host the Baltimore Ravens in a massive week 11 divisional contest.

Pittsburgh is currently first in the AFC North with a 7-2 record but Baltimore is right behind them with a 7-3.

These two teams have a lot of history, with some saying it is the greatest rivalry in NFL history.

Below, we will take a look at the recent history between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens and break down their massive week 11 contest.

Pittsburgh Steelers Vs Baltimore Ravens Recent History

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 7-3 in the last 10 games against the Baltimore Ravens.

Scoring points has been difficult for each team when facing one another. Neither team has scored more than 20 points in each of the last seven meetings.

In the last 10 meetings, the Pittsburgh Steelers averaged 18 points per game, while the Baltimore Ravens averaged 17.30 points per game.

Nine of the last 10 meetings between these two teams have been won by seven or fewer points.

This shows just how evenly matched both teams have been and how close the contests have been between the Steelers and Ravens. One misplay can win or lose a game when these two teams square off.

Lamar Jackson is 2-4 against the Steelers. Jackson has thrown one or more interceptions in each of his last four games against Pittsburgh. The Steelers give Jackson a hard time and Jackson does not see as much success against Pittsburgh as he does against other teams.

Russell Wilson will see Baltimore for the first time since joining the Steelers, so there is not much history to go off of.

If recent history is any indication, the Steelers vs Ravens matchup in week 11 will be a very close game that will come down to a team making one mistake.

Steelers Vs Ravens Week 11

The Pittsburgh Steelers will host the Baltimore Ravens in a massive week 11 divisional contest.

Pittsburgh is currently first in the AFC North with a 7-2 record but Baltimore is right behind them with a 7-3.

The Steelers rank 12th in points per game, 26th in passing yards per game, and eighth in rushing yards per game. Baltimore ranks first in points per game, third in passing yards per game, and first in rushing yards per game. The offensive advantage in this game goes to the Ravens. However, Pittsburgh’s offense has looked crisp and the passing game has improved with Russell Wilson under center in each of the last three games.

The Steelers rank second in points allowed per game, 19th in passing yards allowed per game, and fourth in rushing yards allowed per game. Baltimore ranks 25th in points allowed per game, last in passing yards allowed per game, and first in rushing yards allowed per game. The defensive advantage in this matchup goes to the Steelers. However, Pittsburgh’s strength on offense has been running the football but there is no better team at stopping the run in the league than Baltimore.

This matchup is as evenly as it gets between two teams fighting for first in the AFC North. With first place in the AFC North on the line and huge playoff implications, Sunday afternoon at Acrisure Stadium will have a playoff atmosphere for this massive divisional contest.

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