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5 things to expect from the Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens game

By Daryl Jaquette

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 10: Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens fumbles as he is sacked by T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth quarter during the game at Heinz Field on December 10, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 10: Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens fumbles as he is sacked by T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth quarter during the game at Heinz Field on December 10, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MD – SEPTEMBER 23: John Brown #13 of the Baltimore Ravens attempts to catch the ball in front of Chris Harris #25 of the Denver Broncos during the first half at M&T Bank Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD – SEPTEMBER 23: John Brown #13 of the Baltimore Ravens attempts to catch the ball in front of Chris Harris #25 of the Denver Broncos during the first half at M&T Bank Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

Expect the Ravens to throw deep 10 times

The Ravens have a history of going deep. It’s engrained in their philosophy. This year’s deep threat, speedy John Brown, leads the receiving corps in yardage (222), yards per reception (18.5), TDs (2) and longest play (45 yards).

As if Brown wasn’t enough to handle. The Steelers will also need to defend Michael Crabtree, Willie Snead and Mark Andrews. All of whom, have receptions of 20 yards or more.

While the vaunted Steelers D (pause for laughter), has been torched by intermediate and deep passes all season. Lest we forget, the Kansas City Chiefs’ slicing and dicing the secondary for 7 TDs. They owned the sidelines and embarrassed the Steelers with intermediate passes down the middle. TE Travis Kelce killed them!

Not to mention, last Monday night. When journeyman Tampa Bay Bucs QB, Ryan Fitzpatrick, looked unstoppable for three quarters. Before the Steelers eked out a three-point victory.

Past performances indicate, the Steelers defense won’t stop the Ravens passing attack. But they must slow it down. The secondary must keep the plays in front of them, limit big plays and make tackles. Otherwise, we’re in for another white-knuckle experience.

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