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Black and Blue: Previewing Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, Part I

October 2, 2010   ·     ·   Jump to comments

Two proud franchises, two bitter division rivals, and two big games every season, when the Steelers and Ravens get together very little else matters.
This weekends matchup promises to be a good one as the Ravens travel to Heinz Field to take on the undefeated Steelers (3-0).
Both defenses have been as good as advertised through the season's first three weeks, Baltimore ranks first in the NFL in total yards allowed (244.3) and pass yards allowed (116.7), while Pittsburgh leads the league in least points allowed (11.0 per game).
However its the Steeler's offense that has many surprised. Even without two-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh ranks eighth in the NFL in points scored (24.0 per game), mainly because so much of their production has come on the ground.
Pittsburgh ranks third in the league in rushing yards (150.0), and a pitiful 32nd (dead last) in passing yards (139.3).
Luckily for the Steelers, the Rav...

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