The Pittsburgh Steelers saw their chances of winning the AFC North dwindle following the tough Week 15 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
According to Pro Football Network’s NFL Playoff Predictor, Pittsburgh’s probability of winning the division is now at 53%, down 13 points from where it was heading into Week 15.
The Baltimore Ravens’ chances increased to 46.3% after defeating the New York Giants.
The Steelers must defeat the Ravens on Saturday to win the division complication-free. History is on Pittsburgh’s side, having won 8 of its last 10 games versus Baltimore. Lamar Jackson might have a say in this week’s result, though. The defending MVP — on pace to shatter career records in both touchdowns and passing yards — is favored to win it again in 2024.
If the Steelers defense can limit Jackson’s touchdowns, Pittsburgh has a good shot at coming away division champs for the first time since 2020. In Baltimore’s seven head-to-head games with a healthy Jackson, he’s logged 1,077 passing yards, five touchdowns and eight interceptions.
Should the Ravens defeat the Steelers for the first time since 2022, their path to the playoffs gets complicated.
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