When the Pittsburgh Steelers play the Baltimore Ravens , it always produces thrilling games. This is one of the best rivalries in all of football, with many of their matchups being intense and memorable. Although the Ravens have recently been considered the "better" team, they haven't been able to dominate the Steelers.
Despite the Ravens' perceived superiority , the Steelers have consistently held their own, showcasing the competitive nature of this rivalry. They're actually 7-1 against the Ravens in their last eight games. No matter who is considered the better team or who is playing quarterback however, the games are likely to be close and heated.
One of the best aspects of this rivalry is the passionate fan bases of both teams. When Ravens fans travel to Pittsburgh to support their team, they face a challenging environment. At least, that's what former Ravens defensive end Chris Canty believes.
Canty, who played for the Ravens for his final three seasons in the NFL and now hosts a podcast called Unsportsmanlik e on ESPN, recently detailed how intimidating it is for Ravens fans to support their team in Pittsburgh. "The Pittsburgh Steelers fans had that fear factor when it comes to rolling up in there if you're a fan of the visiting team," Canty said. "There is that fear factor.
There is that uneasiness that's associated with rolling up into Heinz Field or whatever it is that they're calling that stadium now. You just ain't stepping in there any kind of way, you better come.