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Ravens-Steelers Meeting to Tilt AFC North Race as Jackson Cleared, Rodgers Manages Wrist

The winner strengthens playoff odds in a rivalry renewed in Baltimore.

Overview

  • Baltimore and Pittsburgh enter Sunday at 6-6, opening a two-game series this month that includes a Week 18 rematch at M&T Bank Stadium and in Pittsburgh.
  • Lamar Jackson was removed from the injury report after a full Friday practice and called the matchup a playoff game for Baltimore.
  • Aaron Rodgers is playing through a healing broken left wrist after missing one game, practicing fully late in the week as the Steelers' offense seeks a rebound.
  • Pittsburgh allowed 249 rushing yards to Buffalo last week, putting focus on Derrick Henry, who is 69 yards from another 1,000-yard, 10-TD season benchmark.
  • Analysts highlight contrasting edges: the Steelers’ four-man pressure and red-zone defense versus Jackson’s mobility and a disruptive Ravens interior front.