Pittsburgh Steelers Meet The Opponent: Baltimore Ravens
By Donnie Druin
After their first win of the season, we preview the next Pittsburgh Steelers opponent as they return to Heinz Field: The Baltimore Ravens.
What: Baltimore Ravens (2-1) at Pittsburgh Steelers (1-1-1)
When: Sunday, September 30th, 8:20 PM ET
Where: Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Network: NBC
Broadcast Team: Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth, Michele Tafoya
Last meeting: Steelers 39, Ravens 38 on December 10th, 2017
After securing their first win of 2018, the Pittsburgh Steelers return home for a two game stretch. The first of those games comes against division rival Baltimore, as the Steelers/Ravens meet on Sunday Night Football in week four.
AFC North football is upon is, which means a few things: 1. Throw the records out. These teams see each other for a minimum of twice a season, they’re more familiar with each other than any set of teams in the league. 2. With the familiarity comes a tough, physical brand of football. AFC North match-ups are notorious for being some of the grittier in the league.
The Steelers find themselves as winners of the past three contests with the Ravens, their last defeat coming on November 6th, 2016. However, 2018 has seen a new version of both teams. Pittsburgh has yet to flash their 2017 selves that went 13-3, struggling to a 1-1-1 record thus far. Baltimore, on the other hand, currently sits tied for the division lead at 2-1 but remains second due to a loss against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Baltimore has looked the better of the two teams going into the pivotal week four match-up, yet will that narrative prevail? Both teams see this as a test to measure themselves, as the road to the division championship will go through either Pittsburgh or Baltimore.
You know the Ravens, so no need for friendly introductions. However, let’s take a look at the 2018 version of the Baltimore Ravens: