Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: Kickoff Time Set
With the No. 1 seed in the AFC locked up following the Baltimore Ravens' 56-19 beatdown on the Miami Dolphins, a date and kickoff time have been announced for their Week 18 clash with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Per a report via NFL.com's Ian Rapoport, the showdown between the two bitter AFC North rivals is set for Saturday, January 6, where kickoff is set for 4:30 p.m. ET inside M&T Bank Stadium.
The Ravens and Steelers will be the first of two games on Saturday, as it will be part of an ESPN/ABC doubleheader as the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts will kickoff at 8:15 p.m.
Nov 1, 2020; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) reacts after throwing a second half touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium.
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While the Ravens' took care of business on Sunday, dismantling the Dolphins in dominant fashion and clinching the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye week, the Steelers are still in the hunt.
Sitting at 9-7, the Steelers sit in third place behind the Ravens and Cleveland Browns in the AFC North, and despite their 30-23 win over the Seattle Seahawks, they still have work to do in order to make the postseason.
Saturday's game is essentially a must-win for the Steelers if they hope to make the postseason for the first time since 2021. However, even with a win over the Ravens, they will still need help elsewhere to secure their spot in the postseason.
With their playoff status up in the air, the Steelers will field a team that is as close to full strength as possible. However, the same cannot be said of the Ravens, as thanks to their win over the Dolphins, they will have the choice of resting their starters.
