The Baltimore Ravens (12-5) are set to host the Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7) in a primetime AFC Wild Card matchup at M&T Bank Stadium. The stakes couldn’t be higher as these two bitter rivals meet in the playoffs for the first time in a decade. After splitting the regular-season series, this is the rubber match, with everything on the line.
Baltimore enters the game riding a wave of momentum after erasing a two-game deficit to win the AFC North. Pittsburgh, meanwhile, limps into the postseason on the heels of a four-game losing streak, barely clinging to their playoff lives.
The Ravens will need to adjust offensively without Zay Flowers, but Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry remain the keys to success. For Pittsburgh, the question is whether their quarterback carousel of Russell Wilson and Justin Fields can produce enough offense to keep up.
Here’s everything you need to know about the announcers, referees, and broadcast details for this must-see Wild Card showdown.
Announcers for Ravens vs. Steelers
Network: Amazon Prime (national) | WMAR Channel 2 (local Baltimore)
- Play-by-play: Al Michaels
- Color commentary: Kirk Herbstreit
- Sideline reporter: Kaylee Hartung
This veteran Amazon Prime crew is primed for the spotlight. Al Michaels brings his signature gravitas, Kirk Herbstreit offers sharp insights, and Kaylee Hartung provides updates from the trenches. The broadcast will also highlight the fierce rivalry between these two teams, sure to amp up the energy for fans watching at home.
Referee crew for Ravens vs. Steelers
Crew Chief: Alex Kemp
- Umpire: Mark Pellis
- Down Judge: Frank LeBlanc
- Line Judge: Rusty Baynes
- Field Judge: Sean Petty
- Side Judge: Anthony Jeffries
- Back Judge: Greg Meyer
Alex Kemp, now in his 11th season and fifth postseason appearance as a referee, leads a crew that has leaned toward a slightly above-average penalty count this season. Kemp’s team is known for being diligent with pre-snap penalties and physical play in the secondary. This could spell trouble for Pittsburgh’s aggressive pass rush or Baltimore’s physical defensive backs.
Time & channel for Ravens vs. Steelers
- Home: Baltimore Ravens (12-5)
- Away: Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7)
- Venue: M&T Bank Stadium — Baltimore, MD
- Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
- Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Channel: Amazon Prime (national) | WMAR Channel 2 (local Baltimore)
Injury updates
Baltimore Ravens
- WR Zay Flowers (knee): Out
- WR Deonte Harty (knee): Questionable
- RB Justice Hill (concussion/illness): Active
- S Kyle Hamilton (knee): Active
Pittsburgh Steelers
- WR Roman Wilson (hamstring): Out
- LB Cole Holcomb (knee): Out
- DT Logan Lee (calf): Out
- G Mason McCormick (hand): Questionable
- OT Calvin Anderson (groin): Questionable
Game preview & stakes
This game is everything fans could want in a Ravens-Steelers showdown: primetime drama, historic stakes, and one of the most electric environments M&T Bank Stadium has ever seen. Baltimore will rely on its dominant rushing attack and opportunistic defense, while Pittsburgh will need a near-flawless performance from its patchwork offense.
For the Ravens, it’s about advancing in the playoffs and defending their home turf. For the Steelers, it’s about proving they belong. Buckle up—it’s win or go home. It's survive and advance.