Pittsburgh used an early fumble by Baltimore to take control of the AFC North title game, marking one of Troy Polamalu’s final appearances as part of his former Steelers outfit, as highlighted in Pittsburgh Steelers Vs Baltimore Ravens Match Player Stats.
The Pittsburgh Steelers employ play action on 13.1% of their offensive snaps, making them third in terms of league usage. Furthermore, they utilize multiple tight ends at an incredible rate (second highest).
| Date | Match Result | Winner | Key Player Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2026 | Steelers 26–24 Ravens | Steelers | Lamar Jackson: 238 pass yds, 3 TD; Steelers offense: 390 total yds |
| Dec 7, 2025 | Steelers 27–22 Ravens | Steelers | Steelers: 318 total yds; Ravens: 420 total yds but loss due to turnovers |
| Jan 11, 2025 | Ravens 28–14 Steelers | Ravens | Ravens: 464 total yds, strong offensive efficiency |
| Dec 21, 2024 | Ravens 34–17 Steelers | Ravens | Ravens: 418 total yds, 4 TDs; dominant passing game |
| Nov 17, 2024 | Steelers 18–16 Ravens | Steelers | Defensive battle; Steelers limited Ravens to 329 yds |
Ben Roethlisberger
Roethlisberger was selected in the first round from Miami of Ohio University and went on to lead Pittsburgh to two Super Bowl victories within four years of entering the league, becoming both youngest quarterback in NFL history to do so and second youngest to repeat it twice.
Additionally, he led Pittsburgh to three AFC North titles and is the franchise all-time leader for touchdown passes and passing yards – as well as being selected two-time Pro Bowler and five-time All Pro.
Pittsburgh and Baltimore have met 65 times in regular season and five playoff meetings, with Pittsburgh holding a slight edge. Most recently they played each other during Week 9 of 2016 season;
Steelers quickly went up 13-0 before Baltimore managed to make up ground before Troy Polamalu’s interception sealed it for Pittsburgh and led them to winning six straight division titles.
Both teams enter this matchup with defensive issues – the Steelers have allowed the most passing yards while Ravens’ rush defense has given up more rushing touchdowns than anyone in the league. Furthermore, Pittsburgh has struggled on special teams as well with penalties occurring on 35% of drives – the highest rate in NFL.
On the other hand, Baltimore has also struggled on offense, using multiple running backs in 75% of offensive snaps which is the highest rate in the league. Furthermore, their conversion rate for downs into either new downs or touchdowns stands out among all teams as only eight teams perform better at this.
DK Metcalf was suspended for throwing a punch at a fan at Ford Field in Detroit and has since been sidelined, leaving his absence a noticeable one; during seven games without him the team has averaged only 5.6 passing yards per attempt and no touchdown passes; Steelers wide receivers may try to exploit this weakness against Baltimore.
Le’Veon Bell
At its height during 2008 season, Pittsburgh and Baltimore rivalry reached new levels. Both teams finished with identical 9-7 records but Baltimore earned a playoff berth due to its superior division record. Both teams met twice during regular season play with both games decided by one-point margins – during their final meeting in which Steelers defensive end Ryan Clark delivered a legal concussion-inducing hit on Ravens running back Willis McGahee which forced him into spending one night in hospital due to concussion symptoms caused by Steelers defensive end Ryan Clark’s hit; rivalry continued into playoffs – with both teams winning at home while dropping road game by close margins before coming faceoff again at home on April 5th 2010.
After an inauspicious start, the Steelers offense started to flourish early in the second quarter. Le’Veon Bell scored on a 1-yard run to give his team some momentum; however, Baltimore defense managed to prevent any additional scoring chances on 4th down and retain their advantage.
The Ravens defense blitzes 10.5% of opposing dropbacks – the highest percentage in the NFL. This strategy allows them to force many turnovers and sacks while being susceptible to big plays; they allow more passing yards on deep passes than any other NFL team and their pass rush isn’t as potent without DK Metcalf present.
As such, when they face off against Baltimore, the Steelers must be mindful in their game plan and focus more on stopping run plays than passing defense.
This match-up between Ronald Stanley of the Steelers and Alex Highsmith of the Ravens should prove exciting to watch, as both are highly skilled players who excel at their respective jobs; Highsmith stands out due to his versatility; he can play both inside and outside positions, having great leverage against runs. Highsmith can present serious trouble for Stanley’s offensive line as he can frequently align near the line of scrimmage during snaps with him; Rodgers must remain attentive during these instances in order to avoid getting burned by Highsmith’s double teaming.
Antonio Brown
Last week, the Steelers and Ravens met in an important matchup that could determine who controls AFC North. While much of the first half went without major scoring action, Cleveland made their mark when Shedeur Sanders passed to Harold Fannin Jr. for a touchdown pass and field goal to tie it at 13. Steelers responded with two field goals in the second quarter, taking control of proceedings before the Browns scored two more touchdowns to claim victory in third and fourth quarters.
The teams have split their first two meetings this season, and their final encounter until 2020 will occur in Baltimore. The Steelers have never suffered another loss this season and hold tied with the Chargers for having the best record in the league.
Baltimore allows the seventh-most receiving yards per game for running backs, providing Antonio Brown an enormous advantage against them. Brown currently leads all receivers in receptions (97) and is on pace to pass 1,000 for five straight years – also rushing for a career high 135 yards this year! Antonio is amongst one of the NFL’s most dangerous receivers when in possession of the ball.
On the flipside of that coin are the Ravens who boast one of the league’s fifth-best rushing defenses with only 3.6 yards per carry allowed and two forced turnovers forced so far this season. Their impressive sack numbers include 8.7% dropback sack rate which ranks sixth highest.
The Ravens boast not only an effective run defense, but a formidable secondary led by safety Kyle Hamilton and cornerback Marlon Huard that can challenge Pittsburgh in their final home meeting. Additionally, special teams could prove crucial – their punter/kicker combination ranks fourth for kickoff return yards.
James Conner
James Conner is Pittsburgh Steelers running back of note and is an integral component of their high-powered offense. A second-year player, Conner has proven himself this season as the team leader in terms of both rushing yards and touchdowns while being effective as a receiver; six receptions for 76 yards.
Former Boston College standout Conner was twice honored as an ACC Offensive Player of the Week after running roughshod over Virginia Tech’s formidable rushing defense with 141 yards on 19 carries (7.4 average), taking shovel passes as 2-point conversions against them before then catching three passes for 57 yards against Duke – also ACC Offensive Player of the Week status!
He will be charged with stopping Baltimore Ravens rushing threat – third most in terms of yards per game, second in yards after contact and second-most touchdowns allowed per contest.
The Ravens’ run defense has far outshone their pass defense. Only five defenses in the league have allowed less yards after contact than them. Their pass defense, on the other hand, has been more troubling; giving up fourth most passing yards and second-most receptions from tight ends while also permitting 7.8 yards per target on receivers aligned on the outside.
In their first meeting with the Steelers, the Ravens allowed 217 rushing yards and 152 passing yards combined. They will look to improve upon that performance in week two by limiting 4.7 yards per carry away and 5.2 yards per carry at home.
On average, they allow wide receivers 6.7 yards per pass attempt. On the bright side, however, they have forced seven turnovers this season and not given up more than 20 points in any game this season; that mark stands as their best since defeating Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XLII in 2002. They’ve led at halftime in 11 of 11 games, tying for most in the NFL.
Unfortunately, they weren’t able to capitalize on opportunities to extend their lead against Cleveland and lost by one point; nevertheless, they remain in playoff contention and could potentially take control of AFC North with a victory against Pittsburgh Steelers on December 16.
