RZBR Game of the Week - Week 5

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Red Zone Bleacher Report 'Game of the Week' - Week 5

Baltimore Ravens (4-0) @ Pittsburgh Steelers (4-0)

Line: Steelers -3

Welcome back to the RZBR Game of the Week. Last week's game was phenomenal, as the Houston Texans edged the Cincinnati Bengals 30-27 in a back and forth battle.

This week we have an AFC North rivalry, between the Baltimore Ravens and the up and coming Pittsburgh Steelers.

Heinz Field is going to be electric for this game, as the Steelers are ready to prove that they are to be taken seriously in the AFC playoff picture.

Team Previews

Baltimore Ravens (4-0)

Last Game: 41-35 W vs Washington (1-3)

Record All-Time vs Pittsburgh: 8-1

Leading Passer - Lamar Jackson (1097 Yards, 9 TDs, 4 INTs)

Leading Rusher - Saquon Barkley (498 Yards, 6 TDs)

Leading Receiver - Spencer Donaldson (12 REC, 289 Yards, 1 TD)

Defensive Points Ranking - 9th in Red Zone, 24 Points Per Game

Defensive Pass Ranking - 17th in Red Zone, 263.8 Yards Per Game

Defensive Rush Ranking - 15th in Red Zone, 93 Yards Per Game

Notable Injuries - Patrick Queen (89 OVR MLB) - 2 Weeks, Brian Hastings (82 OVR C) - 4 Weeks

Pittsburgh Steelers (4-0)

Last Game: 38-35 W vs Los Angeles Chargers (1-3)

Record All-Time vs Baltimore: 1-8

Leading Passer - Glen Webster (1101 Yards, 11 TDs, 4 INTs)

Leading Rusher - Najee Harris (265 Yards, 4 TDs)

Leading Receiver - Mecole Hardman (20 REC, 480 Yards, 6 TDs)

Defensive Points Ranking - 7th in Red Zone, 23 Points Per Game

Defensive Pass Ranking - 5th in Red Zone, 185.3 Yards Per Game

Defensive Rush Ranking - 32nd in Red Zone, 145.5 Yards Per Game

Notable Injuries - Joe Taylor (82 OVR DT) - 3 Weeks, Chris Yarbrough (76 OVR DT) - 3 Weeks, Leon Walton (78 OVR DE) - 2 Weeks

Pick-Ems

Will Cain - Record (0-1)

THE PICK - Ravens +3

WILL'S TAKE - I think the Steelers come back to Earth in this one, as they face a familiar foe. I think the Steelers keep it close, but I like the Ravens to win here.

Jeff Darlington - Record (1-0)

THE PICK - Steelers (-3)

JEFF'S TAKE - The game that I personally have been waiting for. Defense is nice to have but it won't matter in this one. This is going to be an all out brawl. I'm going to pick the Steelers and the reigning MVP to win this 37-34.

Tom Pelissero - Record (0-1)

THE PICK - Ravens +3

TOM'S TAKE - This is going to be a great game, the Steelers are NOT as one-dimensional of a team as many think, they have figured out a formula to move the ball. The one big thing that swings the Ravens for me is the Steelers rush defense is currently worst in Red Zone, allowing almost 150 yards on the ground per game. If Barkley, Dobbins, and Lamar can keep the chains moving, this is going to be a long game for Pitt. Give me the Ravens by 4 in a close one.

Brett Kollman - Record (0-1)

THE PICK - Ravens +3

BRETT'S TAKE - I think the Steelers are super hot, however, if the Ravens limit their turnovers they are a hard team to beat. Can Minkah save this Steelers team from the run? Ravens win a close one by 3. 

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Daniel Jeremiah

THE PICK - Ravens +3

DANIEL'S TAKE - I am picking the Ravens in this one. I think elite level offense will eventually break elite level defense. Could be a slow starting game, but the Ravens will pull away once they figure out how to exploit the Steelers defensive game plan.