Sunday Night Football: Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers Preview + Odds

Published January 4, 2026 · Updated January 4, 2026

The AFC North comes down to one game as the Ravens and Steelers face off in a winner-take-all showdown with playoff implications, star power, and major coaching storylines all colliding.

Ravens vs Steelers Sunday Night Football

Ravens vs Steelers: Winner Goes to the Playoffs

What a way to close the NFL regular season, with a win-and-in playoff showdown. The AFC North is on the line as the Baltimore Ravens (8–8) head to Pittsburgh to face the Pittsburgh Steelers (9–7). The formula is simple for both teams: win and punch a ticket to the playoffs. It’s remarkable that the Ravens are even in this position after a rough start and a season riddled with injuries, but they get a major boost with Lamar Jackson returning after missing time with a back injury.

Storylines are everywhere, this could be Aaron Rodgers’ last NFL game, while questions continue to swirl around Mike Tomlin’s long-term future in Pittsburgh. Tomlin consistently keeps the Steelers competitive, but hovering around .500 has limited draft upside, and he hasn’t won a Super Bowl since 2009. The same scrutiny applies to John Harbaugh, as a season filled with high expectations has delivered mixed results. Still, the Ravens remain dangerous, especially if they sneak into the postseason with Lamar healthy and Derrick Henry powering the run game. Everything is at stake: playoffs, legacies, and futures. It doesn’t get bigger than this to end the season.

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