Wild Card Weekend picks: Who the experts are taking in Ravens vs. Steelers
The Ravens (12-5) are the No. 3 seed in the AFC and will face their division rival Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7) at M&T Bank Stadium stadium on Saturday night in a Wild Card contest broadcast on Amazon Prime.
The Ravens and Steelers have met four times in the playoffs, but this will be the first time in Baltimore. Their last meeting was in the 2014 Wild-Card round, a 30-17 win for the Ravens.
With atmosphere expected to be electric, we’re looking at the NFL experts picks.
NFL.com –Ravens
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 21: Roquan Smith #0 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on during the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium on December 21, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
All five experts at NFL.com are picking Baltimore.
CBS Sports –Ravens
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 04: Zay Flowers #4 of the Baltimore Ravens runs with the ball after a catch during the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium on January 04, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
Pete Prisco of CBS Sports is picking Baltimore to win.
Bleacher Report –Ravens
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 04: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens runs with the ball during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium on January 04, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
The experts at Bleacher Report are picking Baltimore.
USA Today –Ravens
Dec 24, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (44) celebrates with safety Kyle Hamilton (14) after a tackle during the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
All five experts at USA Today are picking Baltimore.
Baltimore Sun – Ravens
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 21: Justice Hill #43 of the Baltimore Ravens runs with the ball during the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium on December 21, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
All the experts at the Baltimore Sun are picking Baltimore.
Sporting News –Ravens
HOUSTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 25: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens calls a play at the line of scrimmage during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, at NRG Stadium on December 25, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)
Both experts at the Sporting News are picking Baltimore.
The MMQB –Ravens
Dec 21, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) runs for a gain defended by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) in the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images
All six experts at The MMQB are picking Baltimore.
