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Lamar Jackson to Start as Ravens, Steelers Play for AFC North and Final Playoff Berth

Jackson dismissed a critical column as noise and said he wants to remain in Baltimore.

Derrick Henry #22 of the Baltimore Ravens warms up prior to a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at M&T Bank Stadium on December 01, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
Ravens’ Derrick Henry has a long run that set up a touchdown during the game against the Patriots. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)
BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 21: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens races on the sideline during the second half against the New England Patriots at M&T Bank Stadium on December 21, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews fails to catch a high pass while Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Chuck Clark defends during the second quarter of an AFC North division showdown of NFL football in Baltimore. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Overview

  • Sunday night’s winner-take-all matchup will decide the division and the last AFC playoff spot, with the victor hosting a wild-card game and the loser eliminated.
  • Pittsburgh will be short-handed on offense, as DK Metcalf serves the final game of his suspension and tight end Darnell Washington is out with a broken arm.
  • Steelers star T.J. Watt is expected to play after a collapsed lung but on a restricted snap count, according to defensive coordinator Teryl Austin.
  • Betting markets have tilted toward Baltimore with Jackson available, with the spread moving to Ravens -3.5 and the moneyline around -184.
  • Baltimore’s ground game looms large after Derrick Henry’s recent surge, while Pittsburgh aims to force Jackson into must-pass situations after limiting him in the first meeting.