Steelers vs. Ravens in Week 14: Broadcast Crew, Betting Lines, and a Ground Game Gut Check
The AFC North is still wide open, and Week 14 is shaping up to be a pivotal moment in the race. The Steelers and Ravens, both sitting at 6-6, are about to square off in a matchup that could tilt the balance of the division. And when these two rivals meet, the spotlight always follows - this time, with CBS’s top crew on the call.
Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Tony Romo (color), and Tracy Wolfson (sideline) will be on the broadcast for Steelers-Ravens, marking the second time this season the trio will cover a Pittsburgh game. They were also on hand for the Steelers' recent loss to the Buffalo Bills - a game that left more questions than answers for Pittsburgh, especially on the defensive side.
Steelers in the Spotlight - But Can They Respond?
Pittsburgh has had a decent track record in CBS-broadcasted games this season, going 5-2 when appearing on the network. But the upcoming trip to Baltimore comes with major challenges - and the oddsmakers have taken notice. The Steelers open as 6.5-point underdogs, with a +260 money line and an over/under set at 43.5, per DraftKings Sportsbook.
Given the current state of the Steelers, the line feels justified. The offense has been stuck in neutral, struggling to string together consistent drives. And while the defense has long been the team’s backbone, it’s now showing cracks - and in historic fashion.
Last Sunday against Buffalo, Pittsburgh gave up 249 rushing yards - the most allowed at home by the Steelers since 1975, when the Bills ran wild for 310 yards. That’s not just a bad game. That’s a gut punch to a franchise built on defensive pride.
T.J. Watt didn’t mince words after the game.
“I’ve never seen a team run the same play as much as they ran it today and have as much success as they had,” he said. “I mean, I’m out of words for it.”
Baltimore’s Ground Game Is Heating Up
And now comes Baltimore, a team that’s built to exploit exactly that weakness. The Ravens are averaging 136.8 rushing yards per game - fifth-best in the NFL - and Derrick Henry looks like he’s found another gear late in the season. If Pittsburgh couldn’t stop Buffalo’s ground attack, how will they slow down Henry and a Ravens offense that thrives on physicality?
This matchup is more than just another chapter in a storied rivalry. It’s the first of two meetings between these teams down the stretch, with the rematch set for Week 18 in Pittsburgh. The Ravens have had their own inconsistencies this year, but with the Bengals sitting at 4-8, this division could come down to which of these two teams finds its identity first - and fast.
The Stakes Are Real
Pittsburgh and Baltimore are both in the thick of the playoff hunt. And with the AFC wild card race as crowded as it is, a division title might be the only safe ticket to January football. That makes Sunday’s game more than just a battle for bragging rights - it’s a must-win for both sides.
The stage is set. The broadcast crew is locked in.
And for the Steelers, the question is simple: can they bounce back from a historic defensive collapse and find a way to stay in the race? Or will the Ravens, with their surging run game and home-field edge, take control of the North?
One thing’s for sure - this game won’t lack intensity. When the Steelers and Ravens meet, it never does.