Steelers vs. Ravens: This historic AFC North rivalry reaches another chapter in Week 16, marking the 62nd meeting between these two storied franchises. The intensity of their matchups has made them one of the most celebrated rivalries in NFL history.
Here’s a look at the rivalry’s significance through key statistics:
- 1: Both the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens have captured a Super Bowl title under their current head coaches. Mike Tomlin led the Steelers to victory in Super Bowl XLIII, while John Harbaugh guided the Ravens to triumph in Super Bowl XLVII.
- 3: Stability has been a hallmark for both teams. The Steelers have had only three head coaches since 1969 (Chuck Noll, Bill Cowher, and Tomlin), while the Ravens have seen just three head coaches since their inception in 1996 (Ted Marchibroda, Brian Billick, and Harbaugh).
- 4: In playoff encounters, Pittsburgh and Baltimore have clashed four times, with the Steelers holding a 3-1 edge. The Ravens secured their first playoff victory against the Steelers during the 2014 wild-card round, thanks to a strong defensive performance and 259 passing yards from Joe Flacco. However, the Ravens have lost their last four home games against the Steelers.
- 5: Defensively, both teams have excelled against the run this season. The Ravens lead the league by allowing only 80.7 rushing yards per game, while the Steelers rank fourth, giving up 94.4 rushing yards per game.
- 6: Scoring has often been hard to come by in this rivalry. Neither team has surpassed 20 points in their last six meetings, and they haven’t reached 30 points against each other in their last 13 matchups.
- 7: Lamar Jackson, the Ravens’ star quarterback and two-time NFL MVP, has faced challenges against the Steelers. In seven games against Pittsburgh, he has thrown five touchdowns and eight interceptions, resulting in a passer rating of 66.7. Jackson’s struggles are highlighted by the fact that his lowest career passer rating and completion percentage are against the Steelers, with a record of 2-5 in those games.
- 8: Despite the fierce competition, the Steelers have dominated recently, winning four straight games against the Ravens and eight of the last nine. This statistic also reflects the total number of Super Bowl championships won by both teams combined (six for Pittsburgh and two for Baltimore).
- 9: Each of the last nine contests between the Steelers and Ravens has been decided by a single score, underscoring the competitive nature of this rivalry.
- 10: Offensively, both teams rank in the top 10 for rushing this season, with the Ravens averaging 178.4 rushing yards per game (second) and the Steelers averaging 126.6 rushing yards per game (tenth).
- 22: Under Tomlin’s leadership since 2007, the Steelers have achieved a 22-16 record against the Ravens.
- 27: Ben Roethlisberger, a former Steelers quarterback and likely Hall of Famer, started 27 of the 61 games against the Ravens from 2004 to 2021, with a record of 17-10 in those outings.
- 28: After earning his first Pro Bowl selection, Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen transitioned to the Steelers in free agency. He became the 28th player to represent both franchises, joining notable names like Rod Woodson and Mike Wallace.
- 35: Tomlin and Harbaugh are the longest-tenured active head coaches in the NFL, combining for 35 seasons at the helm. Under Tomlin, the Steelers have a regular-season record of 183-104-2 and have never experienced a losing season. The Ravens, led by Harbaugh, have a record of 169-104 and have had only two losing seasons.
- 36: The Steelers maintain a lead in their all-time series against the Ravens, with a record of 36-25 when including both regular season and postseason games.
- 40: Of the 61 matchups, 40 have been decided by a single score, highlighting the tight competition between these two teams.
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