3 reasons why the Steelers-Ravens situation is a bad look for the NFL
By Austin Lloyd
The NFL knows a Steelers-Ravens matchup is a money-maker
Let’s face it, the National Football League is a business. An entertainment business, to be exact. So when arguably the toughest rivalry in the entire sport is at stake of being damaged even remotely, Roger Goodell will fight for it to be spared like his life depends on it.
Not only that, but just about every NFL fan outside of Pittsburgh absolutely hates the Steelers due to their historical greatness. So whenever an opportunity arises for the 10-0 Steelers to crumble, that is one too profitable to pass up.
Now it is crucial to note that if Baltimore and Pittsburgh face off on Wednesday, a plethora of players, including Lamar Jackson, will most likely not be on the field. With that said, the Steelers will have a strong chance to pull away with the victory. But the league is appearing to try and wait out Jackson’s diagnosis and see to it that he is up bright and early to take on the bullies up north.
This, of course, is not fair to the Steelers team and fans at all, as they are not crashing and burning with positive COVID cases (unlike one team). But hey, whatever pushes the narrative. Because narratives make money.