Ravens Close Season at Home vs Steelers

Posted by Matt Loede on December 27th, 2007 filed in News

Despite struggling throughout their 2007 campaign, the Ravens look to end the year on a high note when they host the rival Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday afternoon. Kickoff at M&T Bank Stadium has been moved to 4:15 p.m. by the NFL.

Led by Pro Bowlers safety Ed Reed and tackle Jonathan Ogden, the Ravens will try to avenge a 38-7 defeat suffered November 5th in Pittsburgh. Rookie quarterback Troy Smith will get his second career start after last week’s 27-6 loss at Seattle. Against the Seahawks, Smith completed 16 of 33 passes for 199 yards and one touchdown, the first of his career. The 79-yard scoring bomb was also a career-long for wide receiver Derrick Mason, who is currently third in the NFL with 97 receptions.

The Steelers come to Charm City boasting a 10-5 record and the AFC North crown. Five Steelers have earned Pro Bowl honors this season: quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, running back Willie Parker, offensive guard Alan Faneca, safety Troy Polamalu and linebacker James Harrison.

In their past four trips to Baltimore, the Steelers are 0-4, including a 27-0 shutout by the Ravens in 2006.