One of the NFL’s best and most competitive rivalries is the Sunday night game in Week 4 as the Baltimore Ravens visit the Pittsburgh Steelers. Expect a close game.
Perhaps the Ravens-Steelers rivalry isn’t quite at the level of its heyday when the likes of Ray Lewis, Ed Reed, Troy Polamalu and James Harrison were leading each team’s defences and these games were absolutely brutal. In fact, it was great betting strategy to wager against both the Ravens and Steelers the week after they played because players on both sides were mentally and physically wiped out.
NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis
Line History
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time | fav | line | total |
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Opening 25 Sep 3:37pm | BAL | -3 -120 | O +51 -110 |
Closing 30 Sep 3:50pm | BAL | -3 -115 | O +51 -105 |
It’s still one of the NFL’s best rivalries, though, and these AFC North foes usually play close games. In the past six meetings, only one has been decided by more than seven points with four of them by four points or fewer.
Pittsburgh leads the series 27-21 including playoffs and has followed a four-game skid vs. Baltimore with three straight victories. Last year in the Steel City, Pittsburgh escaped with a 39-38 victory as Chris Boswell made a 46-yard field goal with 42 seconds left. Ben Roethlisberger threw it a whopping 66 times and completed 44 for 506 yards and two scores. Le’Veon Bell ran for two scores and Antonio Brown had 213 yards receiving. Despite those gaudy numbers, the Steelers trailed 38-29 with just under seven minutes to go. The teams combined for nearly 1,000 yards offence, and that’s definitely unusual in this series.
The Steelers have won six of the past 10 in the series as a favourite but covered only three of the 10.
Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens gave up 34 points in their lone road game and lost by 11 in Cincinnati in Week 2. In their two home games, they have surrendered just 17 combined points in double-digit victories. It was 27-14 over Denver on Sunday. Joe Flacco continued his bounce-back season with 277 yards passing, a touchdown and no turnovers. He has a new group of receivers to work with. The Ravens have scored a touchdown on all 12 trips to the red zone this year. That’s an NFL record to start a season.
Alex Collins added 68 yards and a TD on the ground vs. Denver. Justin Tucker had two 52-yard field goals – he now has six career games with multiple field goals of 50 yards or more, a league record, and has made his last eight attempts from at least 50 yards.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh is at two disadvantages here right from the get-go: It’s on a short week after winning at Tampa Bay on Monday night and remains without Bell, arguably the NFL’s top all-around back, as he would rather be jet skiing than earning around $850,000 (U.S.) per game as he is refusing to sign his franchise tag. He will eventually, but perhaps not until after Week 10 for financial/service time reasons we won’t bore you with.
Now, there’s talk the Steelers are tired of his act, ready to move forward with James Conner and trade Bell. So maybe this is all resolved by Sunday. The Steelers likely saved their season with that 30-27 win over the Bucs as Roethlisberger had a big night.
Weather

temp | 69 |
condition | sunny |
wind | South 2mph |
Injuries
Chris Moore (WR)
Terrell Suggs (LB)
John Brown (WR)
Nick Boyle (TE)
Matthew Judon (LB)
Maxx Williams (TE)
Gus Edwards (RB)
Chris Board (LB)
Lamar Jackson (QB)
Ty Montgomery (RB)
Chris Boswell (K)
JuJu Smith-Schuster (WR)
Sean Davis (S)
Kameron Canaday (LS)
Roosevelt Nix (FB)
Justin Hunter (WR)
Cameron Sutton (CB)
Vance McDonald (TE)
T.J. Watt (LB)
Anthony Chickillo (LB)
Injuries
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Chris Moore (WR) | Ques Sun | Shin - 31 / 12 / 18 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
Moore has a bruised shoulder and his status is in question for the AFC wild-card round against the Chargers. |
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Terrell Suggs (LB) | Prob Sun | Hamstring - 28 / 12 / 18 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
Suggs is expected to suit up on Sunday against the Browns despite battling a hamstring injury. |
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John Brown (WR) | Ques Sun | Hamstring - 26 / 12 / 18 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
Brown is dealing with a hamstring injury and it is unclear if it will hinder his availability for Sunday's game against the Browns. |
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Nick Boyle (TE) | Prob Sat | Concussion - 16 / 12 / 18 | 2-2 | 2-2 | + - |
Boyle exited the last game due to a concussion and it is expected he will clear the league-mandated protocol prior to Saturday's game against the Chargers. |
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Matthew Judon (LB) | Ques Sat | Knee - 16 / 12 / 18 | 2-2 | 2-2 | + - |
Judon left the last due to a knee injury and it has yet to be determined is he will be able to participate in Saturday's contest against the Chargers. |
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Maxx Williams (TE) | Ques Sun | Stinger - 02 / 12 / 18 | 4-2 | 3-3 | + - |
Williams was forced from the previous game due to a stinger and it is uncertain if he will be in the lineup against the Chiefs on Sunday. |
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Gus Edwards (RB) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 28 / 11 / 18 | 4-2 | 3-3 | + - |
Edwards has an ankle injury but it is expected he will play against the Falcons on Sunday. |
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Chris Board (LB) | Ques Sun | Calf - 25 / 11 / 18 | 4-3 | 4-3 | + - |
Board was forced from the previous game due to a calf injury and his status is in question for Sunday's matchup against the Falcons. |
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Lamar Jackson (QB) | Prob Sun | Stomach - 15 / 11 / 18 | 4-4 | 4-4 | + - |
Jackson is dealing with a stomach issue but is expected to be active in Sunday's game against the Bengals. |
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Ty Montgomery (RB) | Prob Sun | Acquired - 15 / 11 / 18 | 4-4 | 4-4 | + - |
Montgomery was recently acquired via a trade but is expected to be available for Sunday's game against the Bengals. |
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Chris Boswell (K) | I-R | Undisclosed - 28 / 12 / 18 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
Boswell is on injured reserve with an unspecified injury. |
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JuJu Smith-Schuster (WR) | Prob Sun | Groin - 20 / 12 / 18 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
Smith-Schuster hurt his groin but is likely to suit up for Sunday's contest against the Saints. |
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Sean Davis (S) | Prob Sun | Knee - 12 / 12 / 18 | 2-1 | 1-2 | + - |
Davis has a knee injury but is projected to play Sunday against the Patriots. |
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Kameron Canaday (LS) | Prob Sun | Knee - 05 / 12 / 18 | 2-2 | 2-2 | + - |
Canaday is dealing with a knee injury but is projected to suit up against the Raiders on Sunday. |
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Roosevelt Nix (FB) | Prob Sun | Shoulder - 05 / 12 / 18 | 2-2 | 2-2 | + - |
Nix is nursing a shoulder injury but is likely to be available Sunday against the Raiders. |
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Justin Hunter (WR) | I-R | Shoulder - 03 / 12 / 18 | 2-3 | 2-3 | + - |
Hunter is on injured reserve with a shoulder injury. |
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Cameron Sutton (CB) | Ques Sun | Undisclosed - 01 / 12 / 18 | 2-3 | 2-3 | + - |
Sutton is dealing with a non-injury related issue and missed the previous game. it is unclear if he will participate in the Sunday matchup versus the Raiders. |
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Vance McDonald (TE) | Prob Sun | Hip - 25 / 11 / 18 | 2-3 | 2-4 | + - |
McDonald left the last game due to a hip injury but is likely to be active Sunday against the Chargers. |
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T.J. Watt (LB) | Ques Sun | Wrist - 25 / 11 / 18 | 2-3 | 2-4 | + - |
Watt exited the previous game due to an injured wrist and it is undetermined if he will take part in Sunday's contest against the Chargers. |
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Anthony Chickillo (LB) | Ques Sun | Ankle - 20 / 11 / 18 | 2-3 | 2-4 | + - |
Chickillo is hampered by an ankle injury and it is unknown if he will participate in Sunday's matchup against the Broncos. |
Ravens vs. Steelers Prediction
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BALTIMORE RAVENS
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PITTSBURGH STEELERS
27
Score
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Line History
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time fav line total Opening 25 Sep 3:37pm BAL -3 -120 O +51 -110 Closing 30 Sep 3:50pm BAL -3 -115 O +51 -105 -
Weather
temp 69 condition sunny wind South 2mph -
Injuries
Chris Moore (WR)
Ques Sun Shin - 31 / 12 / 18Terrell Suggs (LB)
Prob Sun Hamstring - 28 / 12 / 18John Brown (WR)
Ques Sun Hamstring - 26 / 12 / 18Nick Boyle (TE)
Prob Sat Concussion - 16 / 12 / 18Matthew Judon (LB)
Ques Sat Knee - 16 / 12 / 18Maxx Williams (TE)
Ques Sun Stinger - 02 / 12 / 18Gus Edwards (RB)
Prob Sun Ankle - 28 / 11 / 18Chris Board (LB)
Ques Sun Calf - 25 / 11 / 18Lamar Jackson (QB)
Prob Sun Stomach - 15 / 11 / 18Ty Montgomery (RB)
Prob Sun Acquired - 15 / 11 / 18Chris Boswell (K)
I-R Undisclosed - 28 / 12 / 18JuJu Smith-Schuster (WR)
Prob Sun Groin - 20 / 12 / 18Sean Davis (S)
Prob Sun Knee - 12 / 12 / 18Kameron Canaday (LS)
Prob Sun Knee - 05 / 12 / 18Roosevelt Nix (FB)
Prob Sun Shoulder - 05 / 12 / 18Justin Hunter (WR)
I-R Shoulder - 03 / 12 / 18Cameron Sutton (CB)
Ques Sun Undisclosed - 01 / 12 / 18Vance McDonald (TE)
Prob Sun Hip - 25 / 11 / 18T.J. Watt (LB)
Ques Sun Wrist - 25 / 11 / 18Anthony Chickillo (LB)
Ques Sun Ankle - 20 / 11 / 18Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Chris Moore (WR) Ques Sun Shin - 31 / 12 / 18 0-1 1-0 + - Moore has a bruised shoulder and his status is in question for the AFC wild-card round against the Chargers.
Terrell Suggs (LB) Prob Sun Hamstring - 28 / 12 / 18 1-1 1-1 + - Suggs is expected to suit up on Sunday against the Browns despite battling a hamstring injury.
John Brown (WR) Ques Sun Hamstring - 26 / 12 / 18 1-1 1-1 + - Brown is dealing with a hamstring injury and it is unclear if it will hinder his availability for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Nick Boyle (TE) Prob Sat Concussion - 16 / 12 / 18 2-2 2-2 + - Boyle exited the last game due to a concussion and it is expected he will clear the league-mandated protocol prior to Saturday's game against the Chargers.
Matthew Judon (LB) Ques Sat Knee - 16 / 12 / 18 2-2 2-2 + - Judon left the last due to a knee injury and it has yet to be determined is he will be able to participate in Saturday's contest against the Chargers.
Maxx Williams (TE) Ques Sun Stinger - 02 / 12 / 18 4-2 3-3 + - Williams was forced from the previous game due to a stinger and it is uncertain if he will be in the lineup against the Chiefs on Sunday.
Gus Edwards (RB) Prob Sun Ankle - 28 / 11 / 18 4-2 3-3 + - Edwards has an ankle injury but it is expected he will play against the Falcons on Sunday.
Chris Board (LB) Ques Sun Calf - 25 / 11 / 18 4-3 4-3 + - Board was forced from the previous game due to a calf injury and his status is in question for Sunday's matchup against the Falcons.
Lamar Jackson (QB) Prob Sun Stomach - 15 / 11 / 18 4-4 4-4 + - Jackson is dealing with a stomach issue but is expected to be active in Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Ty Montgomery (RB) Prob Sun Acquired - 15 / 11 / 18 4-4 4-4 + - Montgomery was recently acquired via a trade but is expected to be available for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Chris Boswell (K) I-R Undisclosed - 28 / 12 / 18 1-0 1-0 + - Boswell is on injured reserve with an unspecified injury.
JuJu Smith-Schuster (WR) Prob Sun Groin - 20 / 12 / 18 2-0 1-1 + - Smith-Schuster hurt his groin but is likely to suit up for Sunday's contest against the Saints.
Sean Davis (S) Prob Sun Knee - 12 / 12 / 18 2-1 1-2 + - Davis has a knee injury but is projected to play Sunday against the Patriots.
Kameron Canaday (LS) Prob Sun Knee - 05 / 12 / 18 2-2 2-2 + - Canaday is dealing with a knee injury but is projected to suit up against the Raiders on Sunday.
Roosevelt Nix (FB) Prob Sun Shoulder - 05 / 12 / 18 2-2 2-2 + - Nix is nursing a shoulder injury but is likely to be available Sunday against the Raiders.
Justin Hunter (WR) I-R Shoulder - 03 / 12 / 18 2-3 2-3 + - Hunter is on injured reserve with a shoulder injury.
Cameron Sutton (CB) Ques Sun Undisclosed - 01 / 12 / 18 2-3 2-3 + - Sutton is dealing with a non-injury related issue and missed the previous game. it is unclear if he will participate in the Sunday matchup versus the Raiders.
Vance McDonald (TE) Prob Sun Hip - 25 / 11 / 18 2-3 2-4 + - McDonald left the last game due to a hip injury but is likely to be active Sunday against the Chargers.
T.J. Watt (LB) Ques Sun Wrist - 25 / 11 / 18 2-3 2-4 + - Watt exited the previous game due to an injured wrist and it is undetermined if he will take part in Sunday's contest against the Chargers.
Anthony Chickillo (LB) Ques Sun Ankle - 20 / 11 / 18 2-3 2-4 + - Chickillo is hampered by an ankle injury and it is unknown if he will participate in Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.