Week 16 of the NFL season is here, giving teams just three more opportunities to make a final playoff push, a final chance to secure their playoff seed.
Several teams have already punched their tickets, leaving just a few more spots for the rest of the hopefuls.
Several important games are taking place in Week 16, but there might not be a game with more stakes than the matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Steelers currently hold a one-game lead over the Ravens in the AFC North, so they need to win this game to keep their foot on the gas and win the division.
A win would help the Ravens’ chances of winning the division and effectively secure a playoff berth in the process.
The Ravens are 6.5-point favorites heading into this game, which could indicate a blowout.
However, when asked about this line, Chris Broussard didn’t shy away from his response in a recent segment of “First Things First.”
“You would think no, that’s awfully high. But I’m here for it, they’re going to win by a touchdown,” Broussard said.
Do the Ravens deserve to be 6.5-pt favorites vs. Steelers? @Chris_Broussard answers:
“You would think no, that’s awfully high. BUT I’M HERE FOR IT! They’re going to win by a touchdown.” pic.twitter.com/3UPogsxX4y
— First Things First (@FTFonFS1) December 20, 2024
Broussard has nothing but confidence in the Ravens heading into this matchup, as he believes they will easily win.
The Ravens do have a higher-powered offense on paper, as Lamar Jackson has played at a high level all year.
Both teams have strong defenses, which could be the most important factor in this game.
Can the Steelers find a way to stop Jackson in his tracks?
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