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Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers week 17: Sit down with Steeler Maven

By Richard Bradshaw

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 06: Marlon Humphrey #44 celebrates with Matt Judon #99 of the Baltimore Ravens after recovering a fumble during overtime against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on October 6, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 06: Marlon Humphrey #44 celebrates with Matt Judon #99 of the Baltimore Ravens after recovering a fumble during overtime against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on October 6, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – OCTOBER 06: Marlon Humphrey #44 celebrates with Tyus Bowser #54 of the Baltimore Ravens after recovering a fumble during overtime against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on October 6, 2019, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – OCTOBER 06: Marlon Humphrey #44 celebrates with Tyus Bowser #54 of the Baltimore Ravens after recovering a fumble during overtime against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on October 6, 2019, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /

Matchups and spoilers:

5. What are the biggest matchups you’re looking forward to when you turn the game on this Sunday?

"“I’m excited to see Hollywood Brown! I think Brown has potential to make incredible noise in this league, it’s just a matter of him staying healthy. From a match-up standpoint, I really want to watch Bud Dupree vs Ronnie Stanley. Stanley has played like a franchise LT this season, and Dupree is looking to cap a career year off before he looks to be paid this off-season. Both players have had stellar seasons, and individually have reasons to perform at their best on Sunday. Another match-up I want to see is Marlon Humphrey on JuJu Smith-Schuster. JuJu has had a tough 2019 campaign, and now with a clean bill of health, I’d like to see what he’s able to do as a true #1 receiver against a phenomenal defensive back in Humphrey.”"

Round two of Marlon Humphrey vs. JuJu Smith-Schuster has me pumped, but watching the Pittsburgh Steelers edge rushers (Bud Dupree and T.J. Watt) go up against the Baltimore Ravens offensive tackles (Ronnie Stanley and Orlando Brown Jr.) is a contest to be enjoyed by all football lovers.

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6. Which three Baltimore Ravens have the best chance to ruin the Pittsburgh Steelers hopes for a playoff berth?

"“I know I just talked about Humphrey, but I’ll take Brandon Carr as one of those guys. If Carr is able to limit Johnson/Washington, I’m just not sure where Hodges will look outside of the two receives he’s developed a rapport with this season. Having JuJu/another receiver on lock would really turn Pittsburgh into a one-dimensional offense. Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey didn’t practice Wednesday due to a knee injury, so it looks as if the Steelers will be without him on Sunday barring any updates. BJ Finney didn’t exactly have a great game at center last week, and if he’s the guy vs Baltimore, the Finney vs Michael Pierce battle will entirely dictate the line of scrimmage. I like Pierce’s chances in that case. I’ll also throw in Matt Judon as my third and final player, simply due to his motor off the edge and Pittsburgh’s struggles at the tackle position.”"

Brandon Carr’s versatility has made him an excellent player this season for the Ravens. Michael Pierce and Matt Judon have had stellar seasons and are up for new contracts following the 2019 season. They’ll be auditioning for both the Ravens and the rest of the NFL for big-time money in this game.

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