NFL Week 13 Is Must-See-TV

Week 13 of the NFL season definitely finishes off with a bang, with two huge divisional match-ups. On Sunday night, the AFC North has a huge game when the Pittsburgh Steelers go to Baltimore to face the Ravens. The next night, Monday Night Football features a match-up between two divisional teams tied for the best record in the league—New York Jets vs. New England Patriots. Both games will help shape a playoff picture, which has been difficult to visualize this year with so many good teams. Let’s take a look at each match-up.

Both the Ravens and Steelers enter the game with an 8-3 record. The two teams played earlier in the season when Baltimore was able to get a 17-14 win in Pittsburgh in week four. However, Ben Roethlisberger was still serving his four game suspension at the time, and that plays as a huge factor into why the Ravens were able to win.

The Ravens are looking good coming in, winning four out of their last five games. QB Joe Flacco has played well this season, and is 10^th in yards, along with a passer rating of 93.2. Terrell Suggs and Haloti Ngata have been monsters on the line all year long. Although the Steelers have Big Ben back for this match-up, they are still at a disadvantage because Ben has a broken foot (not a sprain as reported earlier). As for now, Ben is expected to play, but it will certainly limit his mobility. Expect the Ravens line to be attacking all night long.

As far as the Steelers defense goes, it’s one of the best in the league. James Harrison has been an absolute beast and is one of the league leaders in sacks with 10 so far this season. I think it will be a great defensive battle, but with Ben injured and the Ravens playing at home (5-0 home record), I give Baltimore the edge.

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