Steelers Gameday

Steelers at Ravens Gameday: TV Info, Lines, Injuries, Playoff Picture, Clinching Scenarios, More

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11 months ago

January 6, 2024

Alan Saunders

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STEELERS RAVENS GAMEDAY INFO

Week 18, Pittsburgh Steelers (9-7) at Baltimore Ravens (13-3)

Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, 4:30 p.m.
M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore (71.008, Grass)

Broadcast
TV: ESPN, ABC, WTAE-TV Channel 4 locally (Chris Fowler, Louis Roddick, Dan Orlovsky, Laura Rutledge)

Radio: Steelers Radio Network, 102.5 WDVE-FM (Bill Hillgrove, Craig Wolfley, Max Starks); SiriusXM 82 or 226; Westwood One Sports (Mike Watts, Devin McCourty)

SN Coverage: Alan Saunders, Nich Farabaugh, Ed Thompson
Weather: Rain, 47 degrees. Wind ENE 16 mph.
Lines: Steelers -3, Steelers -180, over/under 34.5

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AT STAKE

Somehow, not only are the Pittsburgh Steelers still in the thick of the AFC playoff picture after losing three straight games to start the month of December, they also cannot be eliminated, even with a Week 18 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

The Steelers will obviously want to win, as four of their five playoff scenarios involve a victory over the Ravens, but even if the Steelers lose, they will have to watch the rest of the Week 18 game to see what happens.

The Ravens have already clinched the No. 1 seed and have nothing to play for.

STEELERS CLINCHING SCENARIOS

The Steelers have five ways to clinch a playoff berth this weekend:

1 Win and Buffalo loss

2 Win and Jacksonville los

3 Win and Houston-Indianapolis tie

4 Tie, Jacksonville loss and Houston-Indianapolis don’t tie

5 Jacksonville loss, Denver win, Houston-Indianapolis don’t tie.

AFC PLAYOFF PICTURE

The Steelers can finish as either the No. 6 or No. 7 seed, and if they make the playoffs, they can only play the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs or Miami Dolphins.

1. Baltimore Ravens 13-3
2. Miami Dolphins 11-5
3. Kansas City Chiefs 10-6
4. Jacksonville Jaguars 9-7
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5. Cleveland Browns 11-5
6. Buffalo Bills 10-6
7. Indianapolis Colts 9-7
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8. Houston Texans 9-7
9. Pittsburgh Steelers 9-7
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10. Denver Broncos 8-8
11. Cincinnati Bengals 8-8
12. Las Vegas Raiders 7-9
13. New York Jets 6-10
14. Tennessee Titans 5-11
15. Los Angeles Chargers 5-11
16. New England Patriots 4-12

AFC NORTH STANDINGS

The AFC North standings have been finalized, with the Steelers finishing in third place, and nothing that happens this weekend can change that.

	Overall	AFC North	AFC	Head-to-head
Ravens	13-3	3-2	7-3	CIN 2-0, CLE 1-1, PIT 0-1
Browns	11-5	3-2	7-3	BAL 1-1, CIN 1-0, PIT 1-1
Steelers	8-7	4-1	6-5	BAL 1-0, CLE 1-1, CIN 2-0
Bengals	8-7	0-5	3-7	CLE 0-1, BAL 0-2, PIT 0-2

STEELERS INJURY REPORT

Three Steelers are questionable to play in this one: free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, inside linebacker Elandon Roberts and strong safety Trenton Thompson.

Player	Injury	Date	Prognosis	Roster Status
DE Cam Heyward	Groin	Jan. 2	Minor	Active, LP on Thu.
RB Najee Harris	Knee	Jan. 2	Minor	Active, FP on Thu.
LG Isaac Seumalo	Shoulder	Jan. 2	Minor	Active, DNP on Thu.
ILB Elandon Roberts	Left pectoral muscle	Dec. 23	Week to week	Active, QUES. vs. BAL
SS Trenton Thompson	Neck stinger	Dec. 16	Day to day	Active, QUES. vs. BAL
FS Minkah Fitzpatrick	Left knee	Dec. 16	Day to day	Active, QUES. vs. BAL
QB Kenny Pickett	Right ankle surgery	Dec. 3	Day to day	Active, FP on Thu.
SS Keanu Neal	Rib	Nov. 12	Week to week	IR (Wk. 15), OUT
ILB Kwon Alexander	Achilles	Nov. 12	Out for season	Injured reserve
ILB Cole Holcomb	Left knee surgery	Nov. 2	Out for season	Injured reserve
ILB Chapelle Russell II	Knee	Aug. 11	Out for season	Injured reserve
CB Cory Trice	Right ACL tear	Aug. 1	Out for season	Injured reserve
RB Alfonzo Graham	Torn right labrum	July 29	Out for season	Injured reserve
DT Renell Wren	Torn right Achilles tendon	May 17	Out for season	Injured reserve

STEELERS TRANSACTIONS

Myles Jack and Eric Rowe have been elevated from the practice squad for the third consecutive week.

THE OTHER SIDE

The Ravens will be without Lamar Jackson for sure, as they are resting their MVP candidate quarterback. Tyler Huntley is expected to start.

Also ruled out are WR Odell Beckham Jr., guard Kevin Zeitler, linebacker Malik Harrison, cornerback Daryl Worley and cornerback Marlon Humphrey. Wide receiver Zay Flowers is doubtful.

THE LAST TIME

Kenny Pickett hit George Pickens on a late 41-yard touchdown to break open a deadlocked contest and lead the Steelers over the Ravens, 17-10 in Pittsburgh on Oct. 8. Joey Porter Jr. had the key defensive play, intercepting Jackson in the end zone.

Lamar Jackson 🎯 Joey Porter Jr
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— PFF (@PFF) October 8, 2023

Miles Killebrew blocked a punt for a safety, Larry Ogunjobi and Alex Highsmith both forced fumble and the Steelers stifled Jackson and company all afternoon.

STEELERS-RAVENS SERIES

Since the Cleveland Browns moved to Baltimore to become the Ravens, the Steelers are 34-25 against their purple-and black-clad divisional foes. The Steelers have won six of the last seven games, dating back to 2020. The Steelers are 14-13 all-time in Baltimore.