Baltimore Ravens Face Their Arch Nemesis, The Pittsburgh Steelers In A Critical Week 9 Clash: Baltimore Ravens Face Their Arch Nemesis, The Pittsburgh Steelers In A Critical Week 9 Clash:
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Baltimore Ravens Vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 3 Big Things

By Chris Schisler

Sep 11, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens tackle Timmy Jernigan (97) reacts following his tackle against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens tackle Timmy Jernigan (97) reacts following his tackle against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports /
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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 /

The Ravens Have The Steelers Number:

The Ravens have won the last three games against the Steelers. Baltimore has even taken eight of the last 11 games in this rivalry. The Ravens three game winning streak includes a 2014 playoff win in Pittsburgh. Last season, John Harbaugh saw his team get two of their five wins against the Steelers. When the Ravens swept the Steelers in 2011, the gained a mental edge that they haven’t gotten back. Instead of dreading the fights against the yellow and black, the Ravens live for them. This is the moment that the Ravens want.

Last season, beating the Steelers was the only thing Baltimore had to be excited about. The fact that getting knocked down in the draft order felt worth it, tells you everything about this rivalry. The purple and black will always give the Steelers their best performance. Motivation isn’t going to be a concern this Sunday.

The Ravens will go into this game confident. They know they have the Steelers pegged. They also know that this is the moment that can turn around the season. Pittsburgh will give the Ravens a tough game. In the end, the extra motivation may serve the Ravens well. A win in this game means more than another tally in the win column.

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