Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens continue NFL play-off rivalry
Baltimore are looking to end a miserable runof away losses to Pittsburgh in the postseason
The nastiest rivalry in the NFL resumes on Sunday morning (Hong Kong time) in Pittsburgh where the Steelers and Baltimore Ravens meet in the first round of the play-offs.
The Ravens have experienced nothing but agony at Heinz Field during the postseason, losing all three play-off games there in 2002, 2009 and 2011.
And now, here we go again.
We love this rivalry, we love being a part of it. And I believe they feel the same way
"We'd like to win one, one of these days," Ravens coach John Harbaugh said.
Pittsburgh and Baltimore have already played twice this season, with each AFC North team winning by 20 points at home. Including the play-offs, the Steelers lead 24-17.
"We love this rivalry, we love being a part of it," Harbaugh said. "And I believe they feel the same way."
Mostly, the rivalry is about hard hits, helmet-jarring tackles, and bloody noses. Asked what stands out most, Harbaugh replied: "The physicality, first of all, and the intensity. Every play, whether it's a play-off game or not, is played at that level."
