Pre-game
The Baltimore Ravens are hosting the Pittsburgh Steelers, this week in an AFC North divisional rivalry game. The divisional rivalries always get the crowd and players going, even if both teams have nothing left to play for, getting one over on their divisional rivals is crucial.
Last year the AFC North was very tight and all 4 really could have got a playoff spot. This year it looks like it will be just as tight, and Baltimore's famous hard hitting defense will need to be strong to beat the Steelers fire power on offense. Rashard Mendenhal went as late as 23rd in the 1st round of the drat to Pittsburgh and he looks like he is going to be a real threat for the Steelers. Raven's rookie QB Joe Flacco may get more touches than expected for a rookie this year and he will have to mature quickly to get his team to win this game.