6. Pittsburgh vs. 11. Baltimore
How Pittsburgh can win: For the Steelers, it’s all about using their tandem of elite running backs. Getting Tony Dorsett and Curtis Martin on the field together will be the key to keeping the Baltimore defense off balance. Whether it’s in the run game or the quick-passing offense, Baltimore must commit to stacking the box, leaving opportunities for Joe Montana to beat single coverage. Pittsburgh’s defense is loaded up front, so Baltimore QB Dwayne Haskins better keep his head on a swivel. Jason Taylor and Aaron Donald are nearly impossible to block one-on-one, so pick your poison. The Steelers can be aggressive up front, because they can lock down the back end with Ty Law and Darrelle Revis at cornerback. — Curt Popejoy, Steelers Wire
How Baltimore can win: It’s all about using quick strikes through the air to march downfield on offense. Connecting with RB Brian Westbrook and TE Raymond Chester on short and intermediate routes while riding the tough running of Chuck Foreman should open up some deep shots to WR Stefon Diggs. Defensively, the Ravens have to contain QB Joe Montana, hitting him as often as possible to throw him off his pace and limit the damage he can do downfield. SS Rodney McLeod will play enforcer in the middle of the field and in the box against Pittsburgh’s speed rushing attack, while FS Jake Scott is an interception machine on the back end. — Matthew Stevens, Ravens Wire
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