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5 Bold Predictions For Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers In AFC Wild Card Playoff

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5 Bold Predictions For Ravens vs. Steelers In AFC Wild Card Playoff

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Any time the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens square off, NFL fans truly learn the meaning of the word “rivalry.” Whenever you hear that contest referred to as “Part Three”, it can only mean one thing: The league’s greatest feud is once again playing out on its grandest stage. With their playoff lives on the line, expect these two franchises to deliver another classic bloodbath.

5. Terrell Suggs Does Not Record A Sack

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5. Terrell Suggs Does Not Record A Sack

Terrell Suggs
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In a recent statement that came as a surprise to absolutely nobody, Suggs called Ben Roethlisberger his “favorite quarterback to sack.” And why not? For almost the entirety of Suggs’ career, he has feasted on Pittsburgh’s dour O-lines, but 2014 is different. The line has not been this cohesive and effective since the pre-Tomlin days, and T-Sizzle will fizzle in a vain attempt to exploit the Steelers' big boys.

4. Joe Cool Throws More TDs Than Big Ben

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4. Joe Cool Throws More TDs Than Big Ben

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Baltimore’s offense has admittedly had its share of faults this year, but this is still the same Joe Flacco who tapped into his inner MVP and almost single-handedly won the Ravens a Super Bowl two years ago. The man is no stranger to the Steelers, and his love of the deep ball will make Pittsburgh’s inconsistent secondary look foolish en route to a three TD performance. Ben will throw for two scores himself but end the night with more yards.

3. Steve Smith Has A Bigger Night Than Antonio Brown

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3. Steve Smith Has A Bigger Night Than Antonio Brown

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Smith has always seen himself as the runt of the litter, and it is precisely that mentality that has driven his illustrious career. Once again, Smith enters a big fight as the little dog. In response, he will haul in 10 catches and a touchdown, trumping AB’s seven-catch night. Ultimately, though, it will be Brown who has the last laugh as the rest of his deadly receiving corps carves up the Ravens’ secondary.

2. Le’Veon Bell Won’t Only Play, He Will Dominate

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2. Le’Veon Bell Won’t Only Play, He Will Dominate

Le'Veon Bell
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After seeing the ugly shot Bell took to the knee in the Steelers’ final regular season game, it would be bold enough to predict he simply takes the field on Saturday night. Bold, perhaps, but not bold enough. Bell will show little sign of discomfort as he racks up over 150 yards from scrimmage – including triple figures on the ground – and leads his team to victory with another MVP performance.

1. The Game Won’t Feature A Single Brawl

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1. The Game Won’t Feature A Single Brawl

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Okay, this list has officially crossed the threshold from “bold predictions” to “utter insanity”, and there is no going back. The occurrence of some after-the-whistle shenanigans during the course of this game is not a matter of “if”, but in fact “when, how and who.” Any old rivalry can work when the fans hate each other. It takes a special kind of loathing for the actual players to show that same disdain for their fellow man.

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