Ravens Vs. Steelers

The Ravens are coming off a gut wrenching loss to Indianapolis. This game was such a disappointment. The Ravens had every opportunity to win this game and couldn't. From the missed field goal, to Flacco's interception, to not being able to put the ball in the end zone on the 1 yard line, this game was practically handed to the Ravens, and they didn't take it.

If there was one game I wanted the Ravens to win this year, it was definitely that one against Indy. But now, with equally as much anticipation for this weeks game, I need the Ravens to put a beat down on our arch rival, the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Steelers beat the Ravens 3 times last year, each time in very close and controversial fashion. This is a must win game for the Ravens. If we lose this week, our season is over. Pittsburgh is also in a desperation situation.

The Ravens sit at 5-5 and the Steelers are at 6-4. Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger suffered a head injury last week and is questionable for this weeks game in Baltimore. If he's not able to play the Steelers will be forced to play their 3rd string QB Dennis Dixon. Their 2nd string QB Charlie Batch was injured last week as well.

This could very well work in the Ravens favor, but personally I'd rather have Roethlisberger play so we can say we beat them with their star QB.

Flacco has to improve from last years performance against Pittsburgh, where each game against them he progressively got worse. He has been very good this year, but hasn't faced a defense quite like the Steelers.

Well I've waited for this game for a long time, and so has my girlfriend who is a huge Steeler fan. This game should definitely be a nail biter, but I see the Ravens pulling this out at home in front of a national audience. Let's just hope the Ravens fans can keep the Steeler fans out of M&T Bank Stadium.

Ravens: 17
Steelers: 13