What are the keys to Ravens at Steelers game?

[Dr. Jack]

Let's keep it on topic and post some keys to the game, not necessarily predictions.

What are the keys to a Ravens win? What about Steelers?

Let's post some good info!

[The Nac]

Jeff Reed vs Matt Stover. That's the key to this game.

Whoever wins the return yard battle (so, in essence, field position battle) will win this game. Both QBs are capable of moving the ball and controlling the game. Both also have the tendency to thrown some very retarded passes. But they also both have very solid running games to lean on.

Ben's got a ring and looks for a 2nd. Joe's the rookie looking to do what no QB in history has done - win a ring in his rookie season.

Willie vs Willis. Hines vs Derrick. James vs Ray. Todd vs Heath. Santonio vs Mark.

Tomlin vs Harbaugh. This game will indeed be a clash of the titans...just, without Tennessee.

[Big Pimpin]

1. most turnovers losses


this one is gonna be a battle


Ravens by 10

[dave nz]

Steelers roll, line should be 7 flat IMO.

[bmravin]

Ravens need to pressure Ben. Steelers need to hold onto the ball. Ravens win by 6.

[Steel]

Steelers have to show that they can run the ball and Ben must play smart. Turnovers will be key in this game. I believe this is going to be a lot higher scoring then most think. I believe the Steelers win this game by 10 as they are healthier and have some weapons back that they did not have in the last match up. Home field in this game is HUGE. Either way this is going to be a SMASH MOUTH in your face kind of game. Neither team will go down with out a fight. Some may not want to watch.

[Wabash Wonders]

I think Joe Flacco is the key to this game. We have the 2 best defenses in the league here, but Tenn showed that Balt D is not the same on the road as they are at home. Tenn moved the ball very well but TO cost them. I think Pitt will be able to do the same this week and move the ball. As long as they don't turn it over they will put points on the board. I agree with Steel that this won't be as low scoring as people think. The key will be can Flacco continue to protect the ball, not turn it over and put points on the board. I see Pitt scoring at least 20 points in this game, the question is, can Flacco put up more than 20 to win...