NFL Schedule Release: 3 Reactions To Ravens Schedule

Dec 25, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Michael Campanaro (12) and cornerback Tavon Young (36) and tight end Nick Boyle (86) take the field to play the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 31-27. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 25, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Michael Campanaro (12) and cornerback Tavon Young (36) and tight end Nick Boyle (86) take the field to play the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 31-27. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 27, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) pressured by Baltimore Ravens tackle Timmy Jernigan (99) at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) pressured by Baltimore Ravens tackle Timmy Jernigan (99) at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports

1. Why Do We Always Get The Bengals In Finale?

Is there a rule that the Ravens have to play the Bengals in week 17. It’s a nice change of pace that it’s in Baltimore, but it’s unfair that the Steelers always finish the season against the Cleveland Browns. The Browns are a perennial loser. The Bengals are usually competitive. Division foes make week 17 more competitive, but the match ups should change.

The Ravens begin the season, the same way they end it, with the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals look like a team set up for a nightmare season, but you can’t take anything for granted in the AFC North. The fact that the Bengals have had the Ravens number over the past several seasons should concern Ravens fans. With a good draft, the Bengals may turn things around too.

I’m not saying the NFL is showing the Steelers favoritism, but I doubt Pittsburgh fans are complaining about their annual week 17 game against the Browns.

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