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Lamar Jackson might return to the Baltimore Ravens lineup this week. Although it has yet to be announced, the quarterback is currently listed as questionable. Considering this is a divisional match-up, the Ravens could use Jackson on the field. A loss here could mean they lose their spot at the top of the division.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off a 19-16 win over the Atlanta Falcons. It has been a long season for the Steelers and there have been several quarterback changes. This week, Kenny Pickett will be under center in another bid to prove himself. If he can get a win over Baltimore, he might earn himself a permanent starting spot.

Ravens vs. Steelers Odds

TV: CBS

MONEY LINE: Ravens (+106) vs. Steelers (-124)

SPREAD: Ravens +1.5 (-108) vs. Steelers -1.5 (-112)

GAME TOTAL: Over 38 (-110) vs. Under 38 (-110)

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The Baltimore Ravens will be in a lot of trouble if Jackson doesn’t return soon. At the moment, they’re tied with the Cincinnati Bengals for the best record in the division. Recently, without Jackson, their offense has severely suffered; they scored just 10 points last week.

Over the course of the season, the Baltimore Ravens have put up an average of 23.8 points per game. They rank 12th in the NFL in this category and they’ll need that offense this weekend. The Steelers defense has been pretty tough over the last few weeks.

Pittsburgh has a record of 5-7 and likely won’t win the AFC North. They can, however, build upon their team and prepare for next season. Beating the Baltimore Ravens, with or without Jackson, will be a big help. The question is, can their offense find a way to win this game?

On average, the Steelers are putting up 17.8 points per game, ranking 28th in the league. Over the last few weeks, however, their defense has been winning games for them. They held the Atlanta Falcons to just 16 points in their week 13 victory on the road.

After two straight wins on the road, the Steelers return home to host the Baltimore Ravens. If Jackson doesn’t play, they’ll be in good shape, but what if he does? In the event he’s under center, the Steelers better have an answer for one of the best in the league.

Ravens vs. Steelers Picks

The key to this game is whether or not Lamar Jackson actually takes the field. If he does, there’s a very strong chance that the Ravens win and cover the spread. However, if he’s absent, we’d go with the Pittsburgh Steelers at home.

At the moment, it would seem as if Jackson won’t be taking the field this weekend. Keep in mind these things could change, but in the meantime, we’ll take the Steelers. They’re only narrow favorites, so they should be able to cover.

Final Score: 20-17 (Steelers)