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It seems like every year these guys meet in the playoffs, and you know it will be a hard fought classic. Throw records out the window with these two. This game will likely come down to a couple big fourth quarter plays by either squad. Let's look at the matchup.

Thoughts on the matchup: These two teams split their season series but its important to note that Baltimore's win was when big ben was still suspended. Also, the ravens were one super human effort by troy polamulu from sweeping and having this game in their house. Of course home field matters, but when it comes to these two teams, neither one cares where its played.

How the ravens can win: The key will be if the Ravens can make Big Ben pay for his risky plays. Its no secret that he likes to make plays and often times forces things. The Ravens will also have to take away the big play capability of Mike Wallace. On offense, they will have to hit a couple big passes to keep Polamalu in the secondary and off the defensive line.

How Pittsburgh can win: They will have to use the home field to their advantage, and try to grind out their possessions to control t.o.p and wear down the ravens d. On defense, they have to get pressure on flacco and shut down the speedy ray rice.

My prediction: Honestly, flip a coin between these two. The steelers tend to own this matchup in the playoffs but im going to give the ravens who are playing for their safety Ed Reed the edge. I think it will be another instant classic with the ravens winning 20-17.

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