Get expert Ravens vs. Steelers Sunday Night Football insights for January 4, 2026, including odds, injuries, key matchups, and alternative fantasy football picks as the AFC North title and a home playoff game are on the line.
Ravens vs Steelers in Week 18 will be the 1st winner-take-all meeting in the final week of the regular season in the history of this rivalry 😤
Pittsburgh currently holds the all-time series lead, 37–27! pic.twitter.com/KjZlx7siKt
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) January 1, 2026
When: Sunday, January 4, 2026 | 8:20 p.m. ET
Where: Acrisure Stadium — Pittsburgh, PA
Weather: Cold, partially cloudy | ~23°F | Light winds (3–7 mph)
TV / Streaming: NBC | Peacock
Spread: Steelers -3
Over/Under: 41.5 points
Moneyline: Ravens +140 / Steelers -165
Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Game Outlook
A season comes down to one night in Pittsburgh.
The Baltimore Ravens (8–8) and PIT Steelers (9–7) meet in a winner-take-all Sunday Night Football showdown for the AFC North crown. The stakes are clear: win the division, clinch a playoff spot, and host a home postseason game next week.
This rivalry has always been defined by physicality, discipline, and late-game execution. Forty of the 64 all-time meetings have been decided by one score, and Pittsburgh already holds a narrow edge after winning the first matchup in Week 14, 27–22.
With freezing temperatures expected and both teams leaning on veteran leadership, this matchup sets up as a classic AFC North slugfest where turnovers, trench play, and red-zone efficiency will determine the outcome.
Baltimore Ravens
2025 Record: 8–8 (2nd AFC North)
2025 Road Record: 5–2
2025 ATS Record: 6–10
StatementGames Power Ranking: #13
The BAL Ravens arrive in Pittsburgh knowing exactly what’s required: win and they’re division champions.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson is expected to start despite managing a back injury, practicing fully with no game designation. The offense again runs through Derrick Henry, who is coming off a monstrous 216-yard rushing performance and will be central to Baltimore’s plan in cold conditions.
However, the Ravens’ season-long issues have been self-inflicted. Penalties, turnovers, and red-zone inefficiency have repeatedly stalled momentum. Head coach John Harbaugh has been clear this week — execution must match effort.
Defensively, Baltimore may be short-handed in the secondary if Marlon Humphrey is unable to go, while Rashod Bateman’s availability could affect receiver depth. Still, the Ravens believe their physical run game and playoff-tested core give them a real edge in a hostile environment.
Former NFL RB Maurice Jones-Drew makes a BOLD Derrick Henry prediction for the Ravens' Week 18 battle vs. the Steelers
"Henry has a repeat performance — 200-plus rush yards and four scores — to help clinch the AFC North and squash the rival Steelers' playoff hopes" pic.twitter.com/w3d7ztndLY
— Kevin Oestreicher (@koestreicher34) January 3, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers
2025 Record: 9–7 (1st AFC North)
2025 Home Record: 5–3
2025 ATS Record: 8–8
StatementGames Power Ranking: #15
The Steelers control their destiny — and Sunday night is about finishing the job.
Aaron Rodgers will start while managing a wrist injury, and while Pittsburgh’s offense has been inconsistent, Rodgers’ experience in high-leverage games matters. The bigger storyline is on defense, where T.J. Watt is expected to return, giving the Steelers their emotional and schematic centerpiece back at the perfect time.
Pittsburgh will be without D.K. Metcalf due to suspension, putting more pressure on ball control, field position, and defensive dominance. Mike Tomlin has embraced accountability all week, acknowledging frustrations while emphasizing forward focus.
At home, in the cold, with the division on the line — this is exactly the environment the Steelers want.
🔥 NFL Coaching Hot Seat Rankings 🔥
After the Steelers and Ravens play their winner-take-all game on Sunday night, will the losing coach be out of a job?
With Black Monday looming, more coaches may be in trouble than you think.
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— Ralph Vacchiano (@RalphVacchiano) January 3, 2026
Ravens vs. Steelers Facts
- The Steelers lead the all-time series 37–27
- 40 of 64 meetings have been decided by one score
- Pittsburgh won the first meeting 27–22 in Week 14
- Baltimore finished bottom of the league ATS in 2025
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NFL Saturday Football PREDICTIONS – Diamonds In The Rough
- Game Total UNDER 41.5 PTS
- Aaron Rodgers UNDER 22 Passing Completions
- Derrick Henry Longest Rush OVER 17 Yards
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