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Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 3 predictions for SNF

By Chris Schisler

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 10: Chris Moore #10 of the Baltimore Ravens makes a catch for a 30 yard touchdown reception while being defended by Sean Davis #28 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second quarter during the game at Heinz Field on December 10, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 10: Chris Moore #10 of the Baltimore Ravens makes a catch for a 30 yard touchdown reception while being defended by Sean Davis #28 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second quarter during the game at Heinz Field on December 10, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – SEPTEMBER 09: Antonio Brown #84 of the Pittsburgh Steelers carries the ball during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – SEPTEMBER 09: Antonio Brown #84 of the Pittsburgh Steelers carries the ball during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

2. Antonio Brown makes this game a challenge for Baltimore:

The biggest challenge for the Ravens is that the Steelers have one of the best weapons in the entire NFL. Antonio Brown was the biggest problem for the Ravens in their 39-38 loss to the Steelers last season. Jimmy Smith has been one of the only cornerbacks who has had consistent success slowing down Brown. Smith didn’t play in the game last year and it made a huge impact. Brandon Carr got torched by Brown.

Smith was suspended for the first four games of this season. Smith therefore will be unavailable for the Ravens once again. The key for the Ravens is to slow down Brown. When Brown and Roethlisberger get their connection going, Pittsburgh’s offense can become incredibly potent. Brown is a special player so even when it’s not his best day, he’s going to make plays. The Ravens need to prevent Brown from taking over the game.

If you look at the match up, the Ravens have several advantages. Roethlisberger is a great quarterback, Brown is a great receiver and they can act as the equalizer for the Steelers. The Steelers are going to lean on the Big Ben-Brown connection. The Ravens have to be ready for it, and one way or another it will make this game a challenge.

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