Ravens should be favored vs. Steelers with or without Lamar; will he get traded if they lose? | FTF
The Baltimore Ravens are 3.5-point favorites against the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of their win-and-in game on Sunday. However, Lamar Jackson’s future could be up in the air if they lose, and his status for Sunday is 'to be determined.'
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens will meet Sunday night for an AFC North title and a trip to the NFL playoffs.
A win or tie in primetime would give the Steelers their first division crown since 2020. Baltimore is aiming for its third consecutive division championship.
Ravens defensive back Marlon Humphrey weighed in on the winner-take-all situation, suggesting the game was effectively a plot point worthy of a script.
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Marlon Humphrey of the Baltimore Ravens warms up before a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Sept. 5, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
"The NFL scriptwriters, they did a good job with this one," Humphrey told reporters when asked to share his thoughts on facing the Steelers in Pittsburgh in Week 18.
Humphrey is a four-time Pro Bowler and has four interceptions in 14 games this season.
Veteran NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers had perhaps his best game in a Steelers uniform in a road win at Baltimore on Dec. 7, thanks in large part to a seven-catch, 148-yard performance from DK Metcalf, who will not be eligible to play Sunday night due to a two-game suspension.
The Baltimore Ravens defense and Pittsburgh Steelers offense huddle during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium Dec. 7, 2025, in Baltimore. (Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
Metcalf is sitting out as punishment for making contact with a fan in Detroit earlier this month.
The stakes should keep the Steelers from having a hangover after letting the Cleveland Browns jump to an early 10-point lead before holding on for an upset victory last week.
When asked if it was frustrating to lose to a team that came in with just three wins on the season with so much on the line, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin shrugged.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin during the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field Dec. 28, 2025, in Cleveland. (Ken Blaze/Imagn Images)
"Man, there’s a lot of things that you could get frustrated about in our business," he said. "I’ve learned to kind of always move forward. My windshield is much bigger than my rearview."
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The Ravens and Steelers kick off at 8:20 ET on Jan. 4.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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