This game is always a grind. These are two bitter rivals that have sunk into mediocrity together. I expect more of the same from the last few years, but there’s some more volatility here due to the lack of talent on the field.
Joe Flacco’s Super Bowl cast is gone. The defense is some sort of fusion of youth and desperation after cutting cap space to pay Flacco far more than he deserves. The offense parted with most of their weapons as well – Ray Rice is suspended and cut, Boldin is gone, and they just don’t have the balance or firepower we’re accustomed to.
The Steelers have explosive passing threats, but a weak running game. I also don’t trust this line and I’m not sure if they will have much success against even the mediocre Ravens defense. They won last week on a fake punt from deep inside their own territory.
For me, this bet comes down to the Ravens being the more consistent team for me, but I see this game going either way. I’m low confidence here, betting against a Steelers team I just don’t think has the pieces to be competitive this year.
Ravens 27 – Steelers 16
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