Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) breaks away from Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre (42) on his way to score a rushing touchdown during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) AP

Mike Tomlin has a lot to prove, having not won a playoff game in eight years. All three phases of Pittsburgh’s game has to fire on all cylinders to remain competitive with the red-hot Ravens, led by a high-powered offense. The game will be won or lost in the trenches, and the defense needs to force Lamar Jackson into making mistakes.

The Pittsburgh Steelers, led by quarterback Russell Wilson, meet the Baltimore Ravens, led by quarterback Lamar Jackson, in the AFC wild-card round of the NFL Playoffs on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 (1/11/25) at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore,