Steelers Set to Clash with Ravens in Baltimore's Nest
As the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare to face off against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent winning trend. The Steelers have shown a resurgence in form, coming off a decisive 30-23 victory against the Seattle Seahawks and an even more impressive 34-11 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. These performances have highlighted Pittsburgh's ability to control both sides of the ball, with an average gain of seven yards per play and a red zone efficiency hovering around 50 percent.
The offense has been particularly potent, with passing ratings above 100 in both games and a combined total of two touchdowns through the air. On the ground, they've been just as effective, rushing for three touchdowns against Seattle and adding another two versus Cincinnati. Their defense has not disappointed either; it forced three interceptions from Cincinnati and held them to just one touchdown.
However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for Pittsburgh as they faced a setback against Indianapolis Colts in Week 15 with a loss of 30-13. Despite this blip on their record where turnovers were an issue (three turnovers), they've shown resilience by bouncing back strongly.
The upcoming game is set on January 6th at M&T Bank Stadium – home turf for Baltimore – which could pose additional challenges for Pittsburgh. Playing away from home always adds pressure but considering their recent form; fans should expect them to rise to the occasion.
The venue is known for its raucous crowd support which could influence game dynamics; however, if Steelers maintain possession time effectively like they did against Seattle (37:33), they can keep Ravens' offense off-field and quieten down home supporters.
Fans can catch this highly anticipated matchup live on ABC/ESPN networks at 9:30 PM local time. With playoff implications potentially on line depending upon other results around league - every snap counts towards securing that postseason berth.