This is what you call a sandwich game. That game in between 2 big games. When you looked at the schedule, the bengals didn't seem like a big game here but it sure became a physical battle. Now with that Bengals wins, the steelers could actually los vs the Ravens and it makes no difference. The 1 seed will likely come down to the Steelers vs Pats game no matter what.
In the first game, the ravens were without DT Brandon Williams who pretty much is their run defense by himself. Pouncey struggles with big DTs. The steelers will have trouble running. They'll have to throw. Without JuJu, they will need either Martavis or Rogers to step up.
The steelers will obviously be without Shazier, but against the Ravens, that may not be as huge a loss as against most teams. The ravens aren't going to spread the field with multiple WRs so whoever plays for Shazier will be fine so long as they make tackles. All the extra things Shazier does may not be needed vs the Ravens
The Ravens only talent seems to be to creating ****** football games. Even against the Pats, they are usually able to turn the game into an ugly grind.
Everything points to the steelers having a letdown and the ravens winning an ugly game, but i still don't think the ravens have enough offense
Steelers 17
Ravens 13