Top 5 Games in Ravens-Steelers Rivalry
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Ravens and Steelers had some heated battles over the years, elevating the series into one of the NFL's best rivalries.
The Steelers lead the all-time regular-season series, 29-24, also going 3-1 in the playoffs. Under Coach John Harbaugh, Baltimore is 15-17, including playoffs, and 7-7 in Baltimore.
The Ravens beat Pittsburgh 16-14 in the first meeting this season.
Expect another tough battle Sunday night.
"On defense, man, I just really think it all starts with their linebacker tandem. We knew that the acquisition of [Roquan] Smith was significant," Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said. "I think after having been in the stadium with them, you really feel it. I think the analytics bears that out, but it goes beyond just the numbers. I just think there's a presence there. There's leadership, there's communication. I think when they work in tandem the way that he and [Patrick] Queen do, they’re a formidable bunch, man.
"They utilize them on possession downs when most people are going to dime and quarters, and that speaks to their athleticism and their talents. The fact that they leave those guys on the field the way that they do, and I think their productivity kind of justifies it."
5. Jan. 18, 2009 — AFC Championship Game, Heinz Field
Final Score: Steelers 23, Ravens 14
Recap: The Ravens suffered one of the most heartbreaking losses in franchise history. Baltimore trailed 16-7 in the fourth quarter but cut into the margin on a 1-yard touchdown run by Willis McGahee with 9:32 remaining. The comeback was cut short when Joe Flacco threw an interception to Steelers safety Troy Polamalu, who returned the ball 40 yards for a touchdown.
Pittsburgh won the Super Bowl with a 27-23 victory over the Arizona Cardinals at Raymond James Stadium.
4. Dec. 1, 1996 — Memorial Stadium, Baltimore
Final Score: Ravens 31, Steelers 17
Recap:: The Ravens earned their signature victory in their first season in Baltimore during a rain-soaked game. Rookie offensive lineman Jonathan Ogden added to the spectacle of the afternoon with his first career touchdown reception. Vinny Testaverde threw for 259 yards with three scores. Many of those passes went to Derrick Alexander, who had seven catches for 198 yards and a touchdown. "This is a relief for the whole organization," then-coach Ted Marchibroda said.
3. Sept. 3, 2000 — Heinz Field, Pittsburgh
Final Score: Ravens 16, Steelers 0
Recap: These weren't your old Ravens, who handed the Steelers their first shutout at home in 11 years. It was also a launching pad for Baltimore's run to the Super Bowl that season. The Ravens showed they had something special on defense and did not allow Pittsburgh to cross midfield the entire first half. Baltimore quarterback Tony Banks supplied the offense with a 54-yard touchdown pass to Qadry Ismail. Matt Stover converted field goals of 23, 26 and 33 yards.
2. Dec. 25, 2016 — Heinz Field
Final Score: Steelers 31, Ravens 27
Recap: Pittsburgh won the AFC North in dramatic fashion on Christmas night and Antonio Brown delivered the ultimate gift. Brown caught a short pass from Ben Roethlisberger at the Ravens' 1-yard line and narrowly stretched the ball across the goal line for the game-winning touchdown with nine seconds remaining. Baltimore had taken the lead on a 10-yard touchdown run by Kyle Juszczyk with 1:18 left, but the defense could not make a ket stop on the ensuing drive. The Ravens were eliminated from the postseason.
1. Jan. 3, 2015 —AFC Wild Card Game, Heinz Field
Final Score: Ravens 30, Steelers 17
Recap: The Ravens finally won a playoff game in Pittsburgh after suffering losses in 2008 and 2010. Joe Flacco continued his postseason dominance, throwing for 259 yards with a pair of second-half touchdowns to Torrey Smith and Crockett Gillmore. Steve Smith had five receptions for 101 yards. Linebacker Terrell Suggs put the game away by intercepting Roethlisberger. The Ravens advanced to the AFC championship game where they fell to the Patriots 35-31.
