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The game pits two of the worst offensive teams in the NFL. It also marks the fourth straight game where the Ravens will face a quarterback who wasn't the opening-week starter.

Whether it's Le'Veon Bell, Kevin Zeitler, Brandon Williams or Lawrence Timmons, the AFC North boasts of some top pending free agents.

Inside linebacker Zachary Orr's retirement leaves Ravens with another personnel hole to fill

As NFL fans get caught up in the euphoria surrounding the conference championships and the four quarterbacks, it appears there is only one prohibitive favorite. It's the New England Patriots.

The Ravens had slowed down Ben Roethlisberger for the better part of three quarters, but when they really needed a stop, the defense had no answers. 

A phase-by-phase breakdown of the Ravens and Steelers before their game Sunday in Pittsburgh.

Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. showed he can still play and jaw at opponents

The Ravens say that their goal is not to redo quarterback Joe Flacco's contract. What did you expect them to say?

Analysis of the offense, defense, special teams and intangibles when the Ravens host the Steelers Sunday at 1 p.m.

Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith Sr., in his first comments since placing Steelers safety Mike Mitchell on his ¿lifetime hit list¿ for taunting him after what Steve Smith Sr. thought was a hit Mitchell delivered in the Ravens¿ Week 4 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, Smith added some clarity to the situation with the benefit of a bit of hindsight.

Injured Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta continues to prepare for a return, but when that will be and if it will happen remains uncertain.

The Lawrence Timmons' hit on Steve Smith Sr. might not have been intentional. But was it within the rules?

Badly needing a healthy wide receiver and outside speed, the Ravens acquired Chris Givens from the Rams for a conditional draft pick

Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. and Steelers safety Mike Mitchell were teammates in Carolina. Now it appears that Mitchell is on Smith's lifetime hit list.

Baltimore Sun reporter Jeff Zrebiec breaks down the Ravens' playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Saturday at Heinz Field.

Heading into Saturday night's AFC wild-card playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field, the Ravens have been outscored, 41-20, in the first half of the past four games. In that span, they have failed to score an offensive touchdown in the first quarter.

The last time that Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco encountered Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau and his signature zone-blitz scheme it was a painful experience.

Baltimore Sun reporter Aaron Wilson breaks down the game film from Sunday's game between the Ravens and the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium.

The Ravens' offensive line regresses as the Steelers come up with four sacks of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco.

Jeff Zrebiec breaks down what to look for when the Ravens play at the Steelers in prime time on Sunday.

The Ravens broke the trend of close games against their biggest rival by delivering a 26-6 beatdown to the Pittsburgh Steelers in front of an announced 71,181 at M&T Bank Stadium and a prime-time television audience.

For Sunday¿s game against the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium, Jason Campbell steps under center to start an NFL regular-season game for the first time since 2011.

Each week, Baltimore Sun reporter Aaron Wilson will look back at the Ravens' previous game.

The Ravens were unable to significantly revitalize their dormant running game Sunday despite making adjustments to their blocking schemes and running back Ray Rice appearing healthier and more explosive.

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.

Now that quarterback Joe Flacco is poised to become the highest paid player in the NFL by virtue of a $120.6 million contract, the Ravens aren't expected to use the franchise tag on any of their other unrestricted free agents.

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.

Tight end had concussion symptoms against the Steelers

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

McPhee has better chance to return this week from knee, thigh injuries

Jacoby Jones' 63-yard return in the first quarter was his third return for a touchdown this season and his second in the past two games.

There was no Ben Roethlisberger, Hines Ward or Ray Lewis, but as both teams predicted all week, it turned out to be more of the same with the Ravens-Steelers rivalry.

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

Media reports suggesting otherwise won't persuade Ravens to stray from original game plan

Ravens: Rambunctious young Ray Rice used game of chess to calm his mind

Ray Rice was both a reality and fantasy football difference-maker in Sunday's 35-7 win over the Steelers. He rushed for 107 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries and added four catches for 42 yards and a score. The pint-sized powerhouse set the tone for the Ravens offense with a 36-yard run on the team's first play from scrimmage. But it was two plays he might not have gotten an opportunity to make a year ago that made him one of the top fantasy performers in Week 1 -- and that also suggest that more touchdowns are on the way.

Baltimore Ravens: The new-look Ravens delivered a season-opening stomping of the Pittsburgh Steelers, an authoritative statement that rippled through the AFC North and the rest of the NFL.