There’s something different about the Ravens’ Sunday night game at Heinz Field.

They had more salary cap space than usual and a host of needs, but the Ravens stuck to the free-agent plan that had served them well in the past.

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin drifted onto the field with his back turned to the play in the third quarter Thursday night, narrowly avoiding a collision with Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones during a long kickoff return.

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker LaMarr Woodley is out for tonight's game against the Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, the third consecutive game he's missed due to a calf injury.

Pittsburgh Steelers starting outside linebacker LaMarr Woodley is officially listed as doubtful for Thursday night's game against the Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.

Ravens starting defensive end Chris Canty was limited for the second consecutive day in a row due to a shoulder injury sustained Sunday against the New York Jets.

Now that the NFL season is here, I'm putting a twist on my weekly Blogger on Blogger series. Each week, I hope to enlist a blogger who regularly writes about the Ravens' opponent to help me break down the game. This week, I exchanged emails with Dave Bryan, who blogs about the Pittsburgh Steelers for Steelers Depot.

The first time the Ravens¿ defense squared off with Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back Le¿Veon Bell, he manufactured his most productive NFL game.

Veteran defensive end Chris Canty was limited during the Ravens' light practice Monday night due to a shoulder injury. Canty briefly left the game Sunday during a 19-3 win over the New York Jets to head to the locker room for examination, but returned and finished the game.

Steelers starting nose tackle Steve McLendon was ruled out of the Thanksgiving game against the Ravens by coach Mike Tomlin.

Terence Garvin tried to curb his enthusiasm, but he had a feeling his name would be called.

There was a time when Heinz Field was the Ravens' house of horrors, but those days are over, and the Ravens clearly relish the challenge of going there and facing the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Just three days before their showdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Ravens had only two players not practicing: linebackers Josh Bynes and Albert McClellan.

Ten months after suffering a spinal cord contusion that had endangered his NFL career, McClain returned to practice for the first time. McClain gained medical clearance last week when his latest magnetic resonance imaging exam revealed no more signs of the bruising damage sustained during a hit last December against the Washington Redskins.

Ravens inside linebacker Jameel McClain returned to practice today for the first time since suffering a spinal cord contusion last December against the Washington Redskins.

In their second year under offensive coordinator Todd Haley, the Steelers remain a pass-oriented team.

Just two years after he was ripped by a few of his NFL peers, Joe Flacco was voted as the 19th best player in the NFL in NFL Network's top 100 players for 2013.

Remember a couple of summers ago when Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker LaMarr Woodley said that Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco would never win a Super Bowl "in this lifetime?" Even though Flacco was named the Super Bowl MVP after the Ravens won their second Lombardi Trophy, Woodley reportedly won't back away from those comments.

If Ravens and 49ers win Sunday, John Harbaugh will face Jim Harbaugh in the Super Bowl

Baltimore Ravens rookie offensive tackle learning on the job

The reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year didn't return, heading to the locker room for further examination during the final minutes of the Ravens' 23-20 loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium.

Leftwich, Roethlisberger, Adams among Steelers' inactives

Inside linebacker Dannell Ellerbe, cornerback Corey Graham, tight end Ed Dickson and wide receiver Jacoby Jones miss session; Five others limited

Every week, we hope to bring you a quick Q&A with someone who covers the Ravens' opponent that week. This week, we chatted with Alan Robinson, who covers the Pittsburgh Steelers for The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

Baltimore Sun reporters Aaron Wilson and Matt Vensel break down the film from the Ravens' win over the San Diego Chargers and the Pittsburgh Steelers' loss to the Cleveland Browns last week.

Ravens Pro Bowl running back wore a Terrible Towel on his head after a 13-10 win at Heinz Field

Every morning, Monday through Friday, blogger Matt Vensel will hook you up with reading material -- mostly on the Ravens but with some other Baltimore sports stuff, too -- to skim through as you slug down coffee and slack off at the start of your workday.

Baltimore Sun reporter Jeff Zrebiec has news, notes and opinions on the Baltimore Ravens.

After manhandling a soft Raiders front seven, the Ravens' line will be tested by the Steelers' OLB tandem of James Harrison and LaMarr Woodley. Their extensive repertoire of pass-rushing moves is formidable

When the Ravens and Steelers meet again Sunday night at Heinz Field, the stakes will be high, as they seemingly always are. But some of the faces of the rivalry, from Ray Lewis' intimidating scowl to Hines Ward's mischievous grin to Ben Roethlisberger's steely gaze, will be missing.

Although they're ranked No. 1 in the NFL in total defense this season, aging Pittsburgh unit hopes to keep improving

Woodley and Harrison have both been to multiple Pro Bowls

The Ravens accomplished that mission in 2011, sweeping the season series and also winning the division for the first time since 2006 by stomping the Steelers in the season opener then breaking their hearts when Torrey Smith caught a last-minute touchdown pass in Pittsburgh.

In case you haven¿t heard, the Ravens play the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on Sunday. I chatted with longtime Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reporter Ed Bouchette this week while I covered the Steelers in Pittsburgh.

Former NFL scout Matt Williamson praises Browns left tackle Joe Thomas for his consistency and reliabilty while anchoring Cleveland's offensive line

The Ravens' worst fears were confirmed today when a magnetic resonance imaging test revealed that middle linebacker Ray Lewis suffered a torn triceps in his right arm, an injury that will likely end his season