Steelers vs. Ravens: NFL Wild Card Playoff Preview

The Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7) will face off against the Baltimore Ravens (12-5) in the NFL Wild Card playoff game on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET. The game will be held at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, and will be broadcast live on NBC. Fans can also stream the game on Peacock or the NFL app.

This matchup marks the third meeting between the two AFC North rivals this season. The Ravens won both regular-season games, but the Steelers are looking to turn the tide in the postseason. Baltimore enters the playoffs as the AFC’s top seed, while Pittsburgh secured a wild card spot after a strong finish to the season.

Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett, who has thrown for 3,200 yards and 18 touchdowns this season, will lead the offense against a Ravens defense that ranked second in the league in points allowed. Meanwhile, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, the frontrunner for MVP, has been a dual threat, passing for 3,800 yards and rushing for 1,000 yards.

“We know what’s at stake,” said Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin. “Baltimore is a tough opponent, but we’re ready for the challenge.” Ravens head coach John Harbaugh echoed the sentiment, stating, “Playoff football is different. We have to execute at the highest level.”

The winner of this game will advance to the AFC Divisional Round, where they will face either the Kansas City Chiefs or the Buffalo Bills. The Steelers are seeking their first playoff win since 2016, while the Ravens aim to make a deep postseason run after falling short in recent years.

In addition to the Steelers-Ravens game, two other NFL playoff games are scheduled for Saturday, including the Cleveland Browns vs. Houston Texans. Sunday will feature three more matchups, including the Green Bay Packers vs. San Francisco 49ers.

Fans can expect a high-stakes, hard-hitting game as these division rivals battle for a chance to keep their Super Bowl dreams alive.