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This one’s a big one. The unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers have looked strong in all areas over the last seven weeks. Veteran quarterback Ben Roethlisberger looks like a man on a mission. But head coach Mike Tomlin deserves credit for nurturing these youngsters to potential Super Bowl contenders.

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John Harbaugh’s Baltimore Ravens are on a 5-1 recording heading into Week 8. The Ravens’ sole loss this season came at the hands of Patrick Mahomes-led Kansas City Chiefs. Reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson will be desperate to pull off a statement win by beating a strong Steelers outfit on Sunday evening.

Here’s a detailed look at both teams, along with injury updates and Week 8 game day predictions.

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Pittsburgh Steelers looking to maintain unbeaten run in the league

The Pittsburgh Steelers are on a six-game winning streak in the league. Rookie WR Chase Claypool has impressed in his debut season. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has come back from injury with guns blazing.

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New 2020 recruit Minkah Fitzpatrick has seamlessly fit into coach Mike Tomlin’s solid defense. They will have a lot of work to do in order to stop the dual-threat Lamar Jackson.

Lamar Jackson and Co. have a tough challenge on their hands in Week 8

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John Harbaugh’s Baltimore Ravens will feel like a rejuvenated team heading into this weekend’s encounter against the Steelers. The Ravens sit second in the AFC North Division table.

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However, they barely scraped past Carson Wentz’s Philadelphia Eagles a couple of weeks ago. A win against the in-form Steelers is just the boost the Ravens need to get to that next level.

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NFL Preview: Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens Injury Updates

Pittsburgh – Out

S Jordan Dangerfield  – Quadriceps

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NT Chris Wormley – Knee

LB Ulysses Gilbert – Back

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Questionable

CB Mike Hilton – Shoulder

FB Derek Watt – Hamstring

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Baltimore – Questionable

DB/LB Anthony Levine – Abdomen

CB Jimmy Smith – Achilles

Doubtful

RB Mark Ingram II – Ankle

Steelers vs Ravens Prediction

Pittsburgh Steelers 24 – 20 Baltimore Ravens

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Baltimore Ravens are the stronger team in this match-up. Well, at least on paper. However, we think that coach Mike Tomlin’s hard-working Steelers outfit will emerge victorious in this one.

They are on par to become the first team in the league to seal a playoff spot. Will former Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson put a halt to the ongoing rampage of the Steelers? We’ll find out tomorrow.

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