Last meeting
Pittsburgh defeated Baltimore, 38-7, on Monday Night Football in Week 9. Ben Roethlisberger threw five touchdown passes in the first half and LB James Harrison finished with 3 1/2 sacks, one interception, and two forced fumbles.
Last week
The Steelers defeated the Rams, 41-24. Ben Roethlisberger threw for 261 yards and three touchdowns, but the Steelers lost running back Willie Parker for the season with a broken leg. The Seahawks dominated the Ravens27-6. Rookie Quarterback Troy Smith made his first career start but the Ravens couldn't muster a score until the fourth quarter.
At stake
The Ravens look to end the season on a high note and avoid extending their losing streak to double digits and into next season. The Steelers have already locked up the AFC North but need a victory Sunday and a loss by the Chargers to claim the No. 3 seed in the AFC.
Key matchup:
Without Parker and nothing on the line, the Steelers can avoid running against the No. 2-ranked run defense and stretch the field against a pass defense that gives up 222.6 yards per game. While the Steelers haven't had to rely on their 25th-ranked passing game, Ben Roethlisberger has thrown a franchise-record 32 touchdown passes this season and only 11 interceptions.
Did you know?
Roethlisberger had his third career perfect passer rating (158.3) last week against the Rams.
