Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 3 things we want to see

The Baltimore Ravens are about to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Here are the 3 things we want to see in this one:

1. Lamar Jackson winning the day:

This is the Baltimore Ravens first game against the Steelers in a long time where neither Joe Flacco or Ben Roethlisberger will be on the field. Lamar Jackson is getting his first start against the Steelers and it’s a big moment for his career as a Ravens quarterback. It may not be in prime time, however Jackson’s first start against the Steelers is a moment we’re always going to remember. Jackson has to get a win in his first big battle with the Steelers.

Whether or not the Ravens’ defense concerns you, you have to think that if the Ravens score enough points that Mason Rudolph won’t be able to keep up. If the offense comes out and has a big day where production leads to touchdowns, the Ravens will win this game. The number one thing you want to see from Jackson is that he makes the big plays that win this game. When the Ravens need him to shine, Jackson has to deliver a big pass. He doesn’t have to have a perfect day but when he’s up against it in a very hostile environment he has to step up to the moment. Ravens vs. Steelers always comes down to a few big plays and Jackson has to be the difference on third downs, in the red zone and in the fourth quarter.

Some rivalries give players a chance for signature moments. For Joe Flacco it was 92 yards in Pittsburgh for a win. When Flacco started beating the Steelers the rivalry shifted towards the Ravens. Jackson has a chance to make his mark on the biggest rivalry in the NFL. He has to have a big game.