2. Get After Big Ben
Ben Roethlisberger is coming back from a meniscus injury. The Steelers quarterback cannot be allowed to get comfortable in this game. The Ravens need to hit him early and often in this game. We all know that Roethlisberger is coming back. Nobody soaks up the drama quite like Roethlisberger. The Ravens need to make the injury a factor. If Roethlisberger gets on a roll, he will be hard to stop. If he never gets rolling, the Ravens will be in good shape.
The Ravens want to make this an ugly football game. If the Ravens offense is going to continue to struggle, a slug-fest is the only way they can win. The Ravens have to be aggressive. They have to blitz Roethlisberger. Every hurry and every hit counts against Roethlisberger. If he is healthy, getting him down on the ground is the only way to truly stop him. Nothing changes strategy wise when he’s banged up.
The Ravens know how to beat the Steelers. They have to be aggressive against the Steelers. It’s the only way that has ever worked.