The AFC North title and the playoff berth that comes with it will be on the line when the Baltimore Ravens battle the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday Night Football. Baltimore is coming off a 41-24 thumping of the Packers, while Pittsburgh dropped a 13-6 decision to the Browns. The Ravens (8-8), who have won the past two division championships, would hold the tiebreaker with Pittsburgh if they finish with the same record. The Steelers (9-7), who are looking for their first AFC North crown since 2020, at home. Lamar Jackson (back) will start at quarterback for the Ravens, while wideout Rashod Bateman is inactive. Pittsburgh will again be without receiver DK Metcalf (suspension), with Roman Wilson also inactive, but T.J. Watt (lung) is expected to return after having surgery.
Kickoff from Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh is set for 8:20 p.m. ET. The Steelers lead the all-time series 37-27, including a 27-22 win in Baltimore on Dec. 7. Baltimore is a 3.5-point favorite in the latest Ravens vs. Steelers odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 41.5. Baltimore is at -202 on the money line (risk $202 to win $100), with Pittsburgh at +167 (risk $100 to win $167). The Under has hit in eight of the last 10 matchups between these teams.
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