Nothing gets easier for the black and gold after their hard-fought victory against the Commanders. They still have to face their division opponents twice during the final eight weeks of competition. That is no easy task, especially with both the Ravens and the Bengals starting to turn their seasons around. Pittsburgh could be in for a rude awakening in the coming weeks.
Not all is hopeless, as the Steelers sit with a 7-2 record despite many experts believing they would crumble before the season even started. The black and gold have found different ways to win football games, and they are coming off their biggest win yet. With the Ravens coming to town, it will present a similar stage that this rivalry has always posed: hard-fought football in tight numbers on the scoreboard.
Baltimore comes into this matchup after winning their last seven of nine games. They turned things around after a 0-2 start to their campaign. They are winning football games, and they have consistently produced quality numbers on offense along the way. The Steelers will have their hands full on defense in Week 11, as Baltimore boasts a strong run game and a newly found passing attack.
Pittsburgh vs Baltimore Week 11 prediction: Steelers 24, Ravens 26
Lamar Jackson has not had a good career going up against the Steelers for the most part. When he goes up against Pittsburgh's defense, he is unable to keep his game on track. There are a few mistakes made by the Steelers when you look at past matchups against Jackson. Timely turnovers and shutting down the run so he is forced to make some big-time throws in difficult situations.
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Right now, Jackson is playing his best football, and he has shown a better ability to throw the ball. If the Steeler's defense can keep up their prior outings and carry that over into this game, then it could be another win for the black and gold. That is going to be much easier said than done with how well the Ravens offense has been playing since Week 2 of the season.
Russell Wilson and company need to continue their hot streak against a Ravens secondary that has been terrible to this point in the year. If Pittsburgh can get their run game moving and open up the passing attack, then this could be a great pathway to success for the home team. If they fail to score more than 20 points, then they could be looking down the barrel of defeat.
Baltimore has one of the best offenses in the NFL right now. Derrick Henry has been a fantastic addition to them. With Pittsburgh's defense giving up plenty of points in recent weeks to varying degrees of competition, it makes it hard to believe this is a winnable game. Add on the fact that the Ravens haven't played since last Thursday, and it makes it even more difficult for the Steelers.