The Pittsburgh Steelers travel to Baltimore for a winner-take-all AFC North clash that could define both teams’ playoff hopes. Tied atop the division at 6-6, the Steelers are reeling from three losses in their last four, including a humiliating 26-7 home defeat to the Bills where their run defense surrendered 249 yards. The Ravens, fresh off a shocking 32-14 Thanksgiving flop against the Bengals that snapped a five-game win streak, boast the league’s top rushing attack but must navigate Lamar Jackson’s nagging toe issue. This bitter rivalry renews with physicality on the line—Pittsburgh’s stout secondary versus Baltimore’s ground-and-pound, but injuries to key run-stoppers could turn it into a track meet if the passing games click.
Venue and Game Details
Location: M&T Bank Stadium, 1 Ravens Way, Baltimore, MD 21230. The open-air venue seats 71,008 and is notorious for its rowdy purple-clad crowds, especially in December divisional games.
Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET.
Broadcast: CBS: Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, Tracy Wolfson (field reporter
Local radio on WDVE 102.5 (PIT) and 98Rock (BAL).
Weather: Expect chilly conditions with highs around 38°F and lows dipping to 28°F under partly cloudy skies. Low chance (20%) of light snow flurries early, but no major accumulation forecast—winds at 8-10 mph from the north could affect kicking and deep balls.
Injury Report
Injuries hit both fronts hard, particularly Pittsburgh’s run defense without rookie DT Derrick Harmon. Baltimore’s secondary gets a boost from returns, but Jackson’s toe lingers. Latest from Tuesday, December 2 practice reports:
| Team | Player | Position | Injury | Practice Status | Est. Game Status |
| Steelers | Derrick Harmon | DT | Knee | DNP (Mon/Tue) | Out; missed Week 13, critical vs. Henry’s 931 rush yds. |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | Wrist | Limited (Mon/Tue) | Probable; limited snaps last week but 123 yds, TD vs. BUF. | |
| Patrick Queen | LB | Glute | Limited (Tue; DNP Mon) | Questionable; 78 tackles but glute could limit mobility. | |
| James Pierre | CB | Concussion | DNP (Mon/Tue) | Questionable; protocol, secondary depth tested. | |
| Najee Harris | RB | Shoulder | Full (Tue) | Probable; 48 yds last week, volume back. | |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | Hamstring | Limited | Probable. | |
| Ravens | Taven Bryan | DT | Knee | DNP (Mon/Tue) | Out; IR, weakens interior line. |
| Justice Hill | RB | Neck | DNP (Mon/Tue) | Out; IR, backup to Henry out. | |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | Toe | Full (Tue; DNP Mon) | Probable; cleared for full, but monitor mobility (209 yds, 2 TD last full game). | |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | Foot | Limited (Tue) | Questionable; day-to-day, left Thanksgiving early. | |
| Kyle Hamilton | S | Ankle | Full (Tue) | Probable; full participation, key tackler back. | |
| Tavius Robinson | OLB | Foot | Full (Tue) | Probable; 21-day window opened, pass-rush boost. | |
| Ar’Darius Washington | S | Achilles | Full (Tue) | Probable; returning from May tear, depth help. |
Pittsburgh’s D-line thins without Harmon; Baltimore leans on Henry without Hill.
Key Player Matchups
This trenches battle features elite QBs but hinges on run games exploiting depleted fronts. Expect a low-scoring slugfest unless Rodgers or Jackson exploits mismatches.
Aaron Rodgers (PIT QB) vs. Ravens Secondary (Hamilton + Awuzie)
Rodgers (65.2% comp., 2,100+ yds) faces Baltimore’s No. 8 pass D (210 yds/g allowed). With Hamilton probable, slot coverage tightens on Freiermuth; but if Wiggins sits, deep shots to Metcalf (126 yds Week 4) loom.
Lamar Jackson (BAL QB) vs. Steelers Front Seven (minus Harmon/Queen?)
Jackson (110+ rating when mobile) vs. PIT’s No. 22 run D (120+ yds/g last month). Without Harmon, Henry’s lead blocks open lanes; Jackson’s 5.9 ypc scramble threat could shred if Queen limited.
Najee Harris (PIT RB) vs. Ravens Front (Bryan out)
Harris (4.2 ypc, 127 yds Week 7) meets BAL’s No. 5 rush D (89 yds/g). Bryan out softens interior; Harris’ power could grind 80+ yds if BAL stacks vs. pass.
Derrick Henry (BAL RB) vs. Steelers DL
Henry (931 yds, 10 TD) vs. PIT’s vulnerable line (249 rush yds allowed last week). Queen questionable means mismatches; Henry’s burst projects 120+ vs. depleted box.
DK Metcalf/George Pickens (PIT WRs) vs. Ravens CBs (Wiggins?)
Metcalf (95 yds Week 6) thrives in zone (BAL 52% usage); Pickens vs. Awuzie is physical. If Wiggins out, exploit outside.
Team Records and Standings Context
Steelers: 6-6 (T-1st AFC North, .500 win%). 7th in AFC wild-card. Offense: No. 24 passing (187.8/g), No. 28 rushing (93.8/g), T-15th pts (23.4/g). Defense: No. 20 pts allowed (24.1/g).
Ravens: 6-6 (T-1st AFC North, .500 win%). 6th in AFC wild-card. Offense: No. 28 passing (180.5/g), No. 5 rushing (136.8/g), T-12th pts (24.1/g). Defense: No. 21 pts allowed (24.4/g).
Recent Team Forms
Pittsburgh stumbles with offensive woes; Baltimore’s streak ended but run game dominates.
Steelers Last 5 Games (2-3):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Stats |
| Nov. 30 | vs. BUF | L 7-26 | Rodgers: 123 yds, TD; run D gashed for 249 yds. |
| Nov. 23 | @ CHI | L 28-31 | Harris: 48 yds; late collapse after leading 28-24. |
| Nov. 16 | vs. CIN | W 34-12 | Rodgers: 235 yds, 2 TD; D forces 3 TOs. |
| Nov. 9 | @ LAC | L 10-25 | Offense sputters (10 pts); 3 INTs doom. |
| Nov. 2 | vs. IND | W 27-20 | Freiermuth: 111 yds; balanced 221 total yds. |
Ravens Last 5 Games (4-1):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Stats |
| Nov. 27 | vs. CIN | L 14-32 | Jackson: limited, 2 TD; secondary exposed (382 total yds allowed). |
| Nov. 23 | vs. NYJ | W 23-10 | Henry: 119 yds; D holds to 282 yds. |
| Nov. 16 | @ CLE | W 23-16 | Jackson: 204 yds, 2 TD; run game 351 total yds. |
| Nov. 9 | @ MIN | W 27-19 | Henry: 71 yds; efficient 40% 3rd-down conv. |
| Oct. 30 | @ MIA | W 28-6 | Jackson: 186 yds, 4 TD; shutout D (332 yds allowed). |
Ravens win by avg. 14 pts in victories; Steelers 0-3 when <100 rush yds.
Series History
The Steelers hold the edge in this heated rivalry, but Baltimore’s recent home dominance (5-1 last 6 at M&T) adds intrigue. All-time: Pittsburgh leads 36-27 (including playoffs; Steelers 3-2 postseason). Last 5 meetings:
Dec. 21, 2024: Ravens 34, Steelers 17 (BAL).
Nov. 17, 2024: Steelers 18, Ravens 16 (PIT).
Jan. 6, 2024: Steelers 17, Ravens 10 (BAL, playoff).
Oct. 8, 2023: Steelers 17, Ravens 10 (PIT).
Jan. 1, 2023: Steelers 16, Ravens 13 (BAL).
H2H avg. 37.2 total pts; unders hit 4/5 since 2023, low-scoring affairs.
Betting Trends
Spread: Steelers 5-7 ATS (42%); Ravens 7-5 ATS (58%). BAL 5-1 ATS at home; PIT 2-4 ATS on road.
Total: Under in 6 of PIT’s 12 (50%); 5 of BAL’s 12 (42%). Divisional unders hit 70% this year.
Key Trends: Ravens 16-0 SU as favorites after div loss; Steelers 0-4 when allowing 200+ rush yds. H2H: PIT covers 60% as dogs.
Projected Score: Baltimore Ravens 24, Pittsburgh Steelers 17
STEELERS NOTES:
• QB AARON RODGERS passed for 117 yards in Week 13. Ranks 4th all-time in TD passes (522) & ranks 5th all-time in pass yards (65,038). Has 65+ comp. pct. & 2+ TD passes in 3 of his 4 games on road this season. Completed 23 of 31 atts. (74.2 pct.) for 268 yards & 3 TDs vs. 0 INTs with 132.2 rating in his last game vs. Bal. (12/19/21 w/ GB). • RB JAYLEN WARREN had 44 scrimmage yards (35 rush, 9 rec.) & rush TD last week. Aims for his 5th in row on road with 65+ scrimmage yards & 3rd in row overall with rush TD. Had 92 scrimmage yards (48 rush, 44 rec.) in last meeting. • RB KENNETH GAINWELL had 45 scrimmage yards (25 rec., 20 rush) in Week 13. Has 100+ scrimmage yards in 2 of his past 3. • WR DK METCALF had 32 rec. yards last week. Has 5+ catches in 2 of his past 3. Aims for his 3rd in row vs. Bal. with 50+ rec. yards. • TE DARNELL WASHINGTON led team with 45 rec. yards in Week 13. Has 45+ rec. yards in 2 of his past 3. • LB T.J. WATT had 4 tackles last week. Needs 3 sacks to surpass HOFers Jared Allen (117) & DeMarcus Ware (117) for 3rd-most sacks in 1st 9 seasons since 1982. Has 0.5+ sacks in 11 of his past 12 vs. Bal. • LB NICK HERBIG had 3 tackles, 2 TFL & FF in Week 13. Aims for his 5th in row with TFL. • LB PATRICK QUEEN had 6 tackles & FR last week. Spent 1st 4 seasons with Bal. (2020-23) & totaled 453 tackles, 37 TFL, 15 PD & 13.5 sacks. Aims for his 3rd in row vs. Bal. with 8+ tackles. • LB PAYTON WILSON led team with 13 tackles in Week 13. • DT CAMERON HEYWARD had 8 tackles & 2 TFL last week. Had 6 tackles & TFL in last meeting. • DE YAHYA BLACK (rookie) had 9 tackles & FF in Week 13. Aims for his 3rd in row with FF. • CB BRANDIN ECHOLS had INT last week.
RAVENS NOTES:
• QB LAMAR JACKSON passed for 246 yards in Week 13. Has 225+ pass yards in 3 of his 4 games at home this season & 205+ pass yards in 11 of his past 12 vs. division. Completed 15 of 23 atts. (65.2 pct.) for 207 yards & 3 TDs with 115.4 rating. • RB DERRICK HENRY led team with 104 scrimmage yards (60 rush, 44 rec.) & had rush TD last week. Became 2nd ever with 10+ rush TDs in 8 consecutive seasons. Aims for his 5th in row at home with 70+ scrimmage yards & 4th in row overall with rush TD. Had 189 scrimmage yards (162 rush, 27 rec.) in last meeting. • RB KEATON MITCHELL had 31 scrimmage yards (19 rush, 12 rec.) & 1st rush TD of season in Week 13. • WR ZAY FLOWERS has 45+ rec. yards in 4 of his past 5 at home. Had 5 catches for 100 yards in last meeting. • WR DEANDRE HOPKINS had 2 catches last week & became 6th player under 34 with 1,000+ receptions. Has 60+ rec. yards in 3 of his 4 career games vs. Pit. • TE MARK ANDREWS had 47 rec. yards in Week 13. Had rec. TD in last meeting. • TE ISAIAH LIKELY led team with 5 catches for season-high 95 yards last week. Has rec. TD in 2 of his past 3 vs. Pit. • LB ROQUAN SMITH led team with 11 tackles last week. Needs 10 tackles for 8th consecutive season with 100+ tackles. Has 11+ tackles in 4 of his 5 games at home this season. Aims for his 4th in row vs. Pit. with 11+ tackles. • CB MARLON HUMPHREY had 9 tackles & 1st sack of season in Week 13. Aims for his 3rd in row with TFL. Had INT-TD in last meeting. • CB NATE WIGGINS had 2 PD last week. Has PD in 3 of his past 4. • S KYLE HAMILTON had 7 tackles, TFL & PD in Week 13. Has TFL & PD in 2 of his past 3. Had 8 tackles, FF & PD in last meeting. • S MALAKI STARKS (rookie) had 5 tackles last week.
Game Odds
Pittsburgh Steelers 43.5
Baltimore Ravens – 6
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, December 6, 2025
