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NFL Playoffs: 5 bold predictions for Ravens vs. Steelers

Nov 2, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (right) shake hands after their game at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 43-23. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 2, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (right) shake hands after their game at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 43-23. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 2, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (right) shake hands after their game at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 43-23. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 2, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (right) shake hands after their game at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 43-23. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

What five bold predictions can be made for the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens matchup in the wildcard round of the NFL Playoffs?

The Pittsburgh Steelers pulled off a big Week 17 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals to end up in the situation that they are currently in. Due to the victory, they are going to be hosting the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday evening in a division rivalry game that is expected to very entertaining and chippy.

Every time two rivals meet up in the playoffs there is a lot of tension, and that will be the case once again tonight. If you’re looking for a bloodbath, tuning into this game will likely give you exactly what you’re looking to see. Pittsburgh is the favored team to pull out the win at home, but with Le’Veon Bell out due to a knee injury it is going to be much more difficult.

Baltimore hasn’t been consistent all season long, but they do have experience being in this type of situation. Joe Flacco led them on a memorable and historic Super Bowl winning run a couple of years back, and he is ready to give it another shot.

This may not be the most attractive matchup for fans to watch, but it isn’t going to be disappointing. Both of these teams have the potential to make a run in the playoffs if they get hot.

What five bold predictions can be made about the second game of the NFL Playoffs?

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