5 Things The Ravens Must Do To Beat The Steelers

Dec 27, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith (22) intercepts Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) (not pictured) pass intended for wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) during the fourth quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Baltimore Ravens defeated Pittsburgh Steelers 20-17. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith (22) intercepts Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) (not pictured) pass intended for wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) during the fourth quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Baltimore Ravens defeated Pittsburgh Steelers 20-17. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 21, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh talks with line judge Mark Perlman during the fourth quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Ravens won 23-21. Mandatory Credit: Ron Schwane-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 21, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh talks with line judge Mark Perlman during the fourth quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Ravens won 23-21. Mandatory Credit: Ron Schwane-USA TODAY Sports

5. Have A Sense Of Urgency:

The Ravens have to get off to a fast start in this game. They have to play well from start to finish in this game. This is not a game that they can wait to turn the jets on in desperation time. They need to get going from the opening kickoff. They need to do this for two reasons.

First, the Steelers will bury the Ravens if they dig their own grave. Secondly it’s their job. The Ravens job is to try to win. The season is on the line and it’s time to wake up from whatever haze they’re in. It’s what they are paid to do, and at the end of the day, their fans deserve a great effort.

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This is Ravens vs. Steelers. This is a battle for more than just a win. This is a battle for pride. When they play the Steelers it means too much to squander the opportunity. This is the kind of game that should get you out of bed singing the Ravens fight song and jumping up and down before you even get your morning shower. This game is the epitome of a must win. The games against the Steelers are a must win no matter what, but the season is on the line.