The Baltimore Ravens are set to face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in an important divisional matchup that will decide first place in the AFC North. Even more so, the winner of the division may be the only team that makes it to the playoffs in this tight AFC race.

Ahead of the game, here is a breakdown of storylines to watch out for.

Ravens vs Steelers Breakdown

One of the biggest aspects of the game has to do with quarterback Lamar Jackson. Jackson has appeared on the injury report since Week 11, with a knee, ankle, and toe injury. 

Even more concerning is Jackson also missed a practice each week. However, Week 14 has felt a little different, as the star signal caller was stepped on in practice, and said he "feels great" ahead of the Steelers game.

Some of the bigger injuries on the team are linebacker Tavius Robinson and safety Ar'Darius Washington. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh indicated Robinson would not make it in Week 14, but said Washington was close.

Unfortunately, both were ruled out ahead of the matchup. 

The Steelers are coming into this game at 15th in the league with 23.4 points per game, compared to the Ravens 12th place status with 24.1 points per game, per Next Gen Stats.

The Ravens have 19 sacks on the year, which pales in comparison to Pittsburgh's 34 sacks. 

Keeping Jackson upright and not taking hits will be paramount to Baltimore improving to 7-6.

How to Watch

The Ravens vs Steelers matchup with be aired on CBS from M&T Bank Stadium at 10 am PST/ 1 pm EST. Tony Romo and Jim Nantz will call the game on CBS.

Also, it will be broadcast on WBAL (1090AM), 98 Rock (97.9FM). 

Prediction

The Ravens offensive line will need to hold strong against this tough Steelers defensive line. T.J. Watt will be looking to make life tough for Jackson and company, and could notch multiple sacks. 

Despite a tough battle on both sides of the ball, Derrick Henry will be used plenty and often, giving the Ravens the slight edge down the stretch.

Ravens 24 - Steelers 21.

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This will be the 39th meeting between Ravens head coach John Harbaugh and Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin. They are second in NFL history behind former Chicago Bears coach George Halas and former Green Bay Packers coach Curly Lambeau, who faced one another 49 times.