Steelers without Tuitt, Coates and Green against Ravens

42nd meeting. Steelers lead the series, 21-20.

Last time out, the Steelers hadn’t yet introduced their “big” blocking package, which features offensive lineman Chris Hubbard acting as an extra tight end when the team brings in fullback Roosevelt Nix.

On the afternoon of Christmas, the Pittsburgh Steelers have the opportunity to seize the ultimate gift: The title of AFC North champions. Including the postseason, Baltimore has won two straight in Pittsburgh.

With the Texans’ 12-10 victory over Cincinnati on Saturday, they clinched the AFC South title for a second-straight season. The one Steelers win, though, was a rout.

Despite Steelers kicker Chris Boswell’s six field goals in the win over the Bengals last weekend, the Ravens have an edge in a battle of the boots.

The Steelers are a 5.5-point favorite, according to Vegas Insider.

It was just four weeks ago that these two rivals met in maybe the best Sunday night game of 2016. He credits Flacco with the continued success.

However, Flacco seems to be at his best when the stakes are high.

These games are always so close, but the Steelers definitely have the edge. Le’Veon Bell could only muster 32 yards on 14 carries, which have been his lowest of the season so far. The good version boasts a stingy defense, a will to win and an offense that does just enough.

Hitting 142 yards against the Ravens won’t be easy though. The previous week, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady threw for 406 yards and three touchdowns. That’s probably why the Ravens made the Steelers a Christmas card.

Heavy’s Pick: Ravens 27 Steelers 34. If Weddle tries to creep into the box, Roethlisberger must recognize it and check into a passing play that will take advantage of Weddle’s aggressiveness. If you’re not ready to play in every single game, I don’t care if it’s division or anything back-to-back, you shouldn’t be in this locker room right now. “If we give up a big play, we give up a long touchdown, that may be the difference”.

Ravens RT Rick Wagner. What better way to spend Christmas Day than with family and friends, a nice meal and some NFL football on in the background? – Michael Grodsky, Vice President of Marketing & Public Relations, William Hill Race & Sports BookINJURY REPORT: Baltimore – WR Steve Smith (wide receiver, thigh), TE Crockett Gillmore (probable, thigh), DE Brent Urban (questionable, illness), LB Kamalei Correa (questionable, ribs), DB Anthony Levine Sr.

Ben Roethlisberger had a field day. Tuitt is second on the Steelers in sacks and a bedrock on the NFL’s third-ranked run defense.

Roethlisberger has two touchdown passes and five interceptions in his past three games against Baltimore. Playing at home this time, Pittsburgh is favored by more than five points.