Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: Weather Report, Head to Head, Storylines To Watch Out for

The Ravens sealed a playoff berth long ago, and are going to week 18 mostly to evaluate their squad. But for their opponent Steelers, it’s quite the opposite. Not only do they need to win Sunday’s clash, but they’re also hoping for favorable results in certain other games of the week.

Additionally, the extreme weather in Baltimore could make a cameo as a deciding factor for the Steelers. As the steel nation prepares for a Lamar Jackson-less Ravens, what are the other important match-ups that could decide the battle? And how do the sides historically compare as well?

Ravens vs Steelers: Extreme weather could be a determining factor

The Baltimore weather is set to give travelers a chilling welcome, as reports suggest. One of the windiest cities in the country, the Maryland football center will also be extremely cold during Sunday’s 4:30 PM kickoff. The temperature could drop to as low as 37° Fahrenheit or 2.8° Celcius, and winds could reach up to 15 mph, reportedly.

The poor weather conditions could make the already tough game impossible to win for the black and gold. However, it’s not the only deciding factor of the game. There are a couple of match-ups to watch out for. And looking at history, it does favor the Steelers. But that’s in the past, what about this weekend?

Ravens vs Steelers: history and crucial match-ups

Historically, the Steelers have been the greatest NFL sides ever, alongside the Patriots, with 6 rings to their name. They also possess a 34-25 (57.6%) all-time record over the 2x Super Bowl winners, including the playoffs. They further have a 2 game win streak over the AFC leaders. However, the scenario is entirely different. The visitors have to overcome quite a few challenges to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Without the service of a proper quarterback, cracking the Ravens’ 57-sack defense will be the biggest challenge for the Steelers. Even if they did it, next comes handling their own defense for the Tyler Huntley-led offense. The offensive lineman group of the Ravens won’t make the work simpler either for the away side. Lastly, the home side is used to playing in the windy Baltimore weather, but the Steelers – not so much.

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Do the Steelers have a realistic chance of making it to the playoffs by taking a Jackson-less Ravens down?

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