Steelers vs. Ravens: NFL Saturday Game Picks and Predictions
Only one game separates the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC North standings as they match up on the second Saturday NFL game at 4:30 p.m. ET on FOX. Below, we'll bring you the top NFL DFS picks on PrizePicks for the Steelers vs. Ravens matchup on Saturday.
This Saturday game will have huge implications for the division as Pittsburgh could clinch the division title with a win. Pittsburgh came out on top thanks to a masterclass from kicker Chris Boswell, nailing all six of his field goal attempts to power the Steelers to victory.
On the Baltimore side, it was a day to forget for kicker Justin Tucker. Despite making a 54-yarder in the game, he missed two other field goal attempts that turned out to be the difference maker in what has been a dreadful season for him.
Below, we will take a look at some of the best Saturday Football picks for the Steelers vs. Ravens showdown on Monday Night Football for NFL DFS and PrizePicks in NFL Week 16.
Steelers vs. Ravens: Saturday NFL Game Picks for PrizePicks
Here are the top PrizePicks picks for the Steelers vs. Ravens showdown on Saturday afternoon in Week 16.
- Ravens TE Mark Andrews 3.5 Receptions — More (Demon)
- Ravens QB Lamar Jackson 49.5 Rush Yards — More
- Steelers QB Russell Wilson 199.5 Pass Yards — More (Goblin)
- Steelers WR Calvin Austin 3.5 Receptions — More (Demon)
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Steelers vs. Ravens: Where to Watch & Preview
Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024
Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
Location: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD
Where to Watch: FOX
With a lot at stake in this matchup in the AFC North, this game should be even more intense than usual. The Ravens boast a top-three offense by all metrics, but struggle on the defensive end. The Steelers, on the other hand, are just outside the top 10 in total offense, ranking 11th, and are 9th in total defense giving them a much more well-rounded team than Baltimore.
Their last meeting saw the formidable Steelers defense hold the Ravens to just 329 yards of total offense. The Ravens' weakest part is their pass defense, so Steelers QB Russell Wilson should look to take advantage of this. Baltimore has the second-worst pass defense in the league, so look for Wilson to have more success than his 205 yards in the first matchup.
The Ravens will be without WR Nelson Agholor and WR Diontae Johnson, who was cut on Friday. WR Rashod Bateman (foot) is also questionable after a limited practice on Thursday and no practice on Friday.
The Steelers are down safety DeShon Elliott, who is a crucial run stopper, as well as WR George Pickens once again. Wilson had his worst game of the season last week against the Eagles without Pickens, passing for only 128 yards.
Ravens TE Mark Andrews 3.5 Receptions (Demon) — More
It’s been a down year for Ravens TE Mark Andrews by all standards. It took 14 games to match his total receptions from last year where it only took him 10 games to get 45 receptions. However, he has ramped up his receiving output over the last five weeks.
Over one-third of his receptions have come in the last five weeks and has cleared this projection in the more competitive games in this five-game run bar the Steelers game. The Steelers are bottom-10 in receptions allowed to tight ends, and Andrews is due for a bounceback game against them.
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Ravens QB Lamar Jackson 49.5 Rush Yards — More
Ever since Lamar Jackson said in a press conference that his mom told him he had to run more, he listened to her. He finished with six carries for 65 yards against the Giants last week before being pulled in the second half.
Despite the Steelers being the sixth-best team in allowing rush yards to opposing quarterbacks, Jackson nearly hit this projection on four carries, finishing with 46 yards in the last matchup. Jackson has struggled to move the ball in the air against the Steelers in five career starts, averaging 213 yards through the air against them.
Look for him to run the ball more in this second meeting against the Steelers, who may be more vulnerable in the run game than usual with a few key pieces banged up on defense.
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Steelers QB Russell Wilson 199.5 Pass Yards — More (Goblin)
Wilson surprisingly struggled against one of the worst pass defenses in the league in the matchup against the Ravens earlier this season. He finished with only 205 yards and did not record a touchdown. Wilson should be able to air it out against the Ravens, but it could be a bit more difficult without WR George Pickens, who has been ruled out.
With Pickens sitting out the last two games, Wilson has totaled 158 and 128 yards in games against the Browns and Eagles. While the Eagles are a formidable defense, the Browns are in the top 10 of most fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks and have allowed tons of big plays.
Taking the goblin here will allow for a safety valve, in a game the Steelers should still look to pass.
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Steelers WR Calvin Austin 3.5 Receptions — More (Demon)
Without Pickens, the Steelers are quite thin at wide receiver, with Van Jefferson and Calvin Austin leading the team in snaps in routes run the two games without him. At 5-foot-9, Austin is a gadget player who will get plays schemed for him and make defenders miss with the ball in his hands.
In a game where the Steelers were forced to throw last week against the Eagles, Austin had five targets, all complete passes, for 65 yards. In the week before, he had four targets. Austin operates out of the slot, so we should see him get easy, catchable targets in a game that the Steelers are expected to trail in.
It wouldn’t be surprising to see a lot of action on this more for Austin, which could make it a regular projection by game time.
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The Steelers vs. Ravens matchup on Saturday will give us a look at what should likely determine the winner of the AFC North. A Baltimore win will tie them both on record and head-to-head with Pittsburgh and both will close out the season with a divisional game.
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