3 biggest threats to Pittsburgh in the AFC playoff bracket

#2: Baltimore Ravens

Baltimore just might be the most overlooked AFC team heading into these playoffs. And how much trouble they gave the Steelers in their two regular-season meetings has become a dying topic. The rivalry, the lack of predictability, the exciting playstyle. Absolutely nothing points toward this hypothetical game being a breeze. And when you consider that Pittsburgh swept this team, that statement is even more telling as to how well the Ravens have bounced back since the last time these two went head-to-head.

Following the return of Lamar Jackson after his COVID-19 recovery process, it has seemed as if few opponents can keep up with what they are capable of. Their by far most competitive game in recent memory was the 47-42 comeback win over Cleveland, and the Browns have not been the same since.

The Steelers defense has gotten tons and tons of love all year. For us to win this one, that fearful reputation needs to remain spot-on. Very few mistakes are condonable when you have such an impactful dual-threat quarterback like Lamar Jackson staring you right in the face. And it would also help if Ben Roethlisberger got off to a better start than he did in his first time around.