Los Pittsburgh Steelers enfrentarán a los Baltimore Ravens en la primera ronda de los playoffs de la NFL. Será el tercer partido entre estos dos equipos tras sus dos enfrentamientos en duelos divisionales en los que dividieron victorias.
"Jugamos contra alguien que es muy conocido por nosotros y nosotros muy conocidos por ellos, será la tercera ocasión este año y será en su estadio, por lo que tenemos que prepararnos mucho y estar listos para jugar", palabras de Coach Tomlin en conferencia de prensa.
Para un partido como estos me gusta mucho empezar hablando de ambas defensivas. La defensiva de Pittsburgh se ha mantenido sólida pero los intercambios de balón no han llegado en los últimos partidos. En la temporada regular fueron 33 balones recuperados por nuestra unidad, siendo los líderes de la NFL junto a la defensiva de los Vikings en esta categoría.
La defensiva de Ravens ha mejorado mucho desde la segunda mitad de la campaña y Mike Tomlin hizo referencia a que esa mejoría llegó gracias a su habilidad para evitar jugadas grandes en el juego aéreo. Sin duda será un desafío para Russell Wilson y su cuerpo de receptores.
Hablando de nuestro quarterback. Wilson es el segundo quarterback con más victorias en los playoffs de todos los presentes en la postemporada de 2024 con nueve triunfos, solamente Patrick Mahomes tiene más con quince. ¿Será que la experiencia de Wilson ayude a la ofensiva a sacudirse las últimas presentaciones y cambie la cara en este duelo de eliminación directa? lo veremos el próximo sábado.
Sobre la ofensiva que enfrentaremos sobran los adjetivos para calificar su desempeño esta temporada. Lamar Jackson sumó un año histórico, probablemente el mejor de su temporada hasta ahora y si a eso le sumamos la doble amenaza en el juego terrestre con Derrick Henry la situación puede lucir complicada para la defensiva, aunque no sería la primera vez que nuestra unidad los detiene, es bien sabido que se necesitan cometer muy pocos errores y ser disciplinados en el campo a pesar de la rivalidad tan fuerte entre ambos equipos
El partido lo podrán disfrutar en México por Canal 5 de Televisa y por ESPN México el sábado 11 de enero a las 7pm hora del centro y también en nuestro sitio con la voz de Álvaro Martín y Arturo Carlos y NFL Game Pass por DAZN.
Here we go!
The Steelers prepare for the Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens
A general view during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Spencer Anderson (74) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Brandon Johnson (89) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Eku Leota (53), Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi (99), Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51), Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90), Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56), Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Logan Lee (61), Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Jacob Slade (79), Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Julius Welschof (45), Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Dean Lowry (94), Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (95) and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive line coach Karl Dunbar during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20), Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Beanie Bishop Jr. (31), Pittsburgh Steelers safety Miles Killebrew (28), Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24), Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ayo Oyelola (17), Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee (23), Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott (25), Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Donte Jackson (26) and Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Quez Watkins (16) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson (10) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Jamal Agnew (17) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Williams (18) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end/fullback Connor Heyward (83) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (95) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington (80) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Montravius Adams Sr. (57), Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Julius Welschof (45) and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Logan Lee (61) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end/fullback Connor Heyward (83) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Matt Sokol (85) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
A general view during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jonathan Ward (35) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Jacob Slade (79) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Isaiahh Loudermilk (92) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Logan Lee (61) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Dean Lowry (94) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III (19) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Scotty Miller (13) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington (80) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Miles Killebrew (28) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Brandon Johnson (89) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
A general view during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kyle Allen (4) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Donte Jackson (26) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee (23) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott (25) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defense during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Beanie Bishop Jr. (31) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Harper (40) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Breiden Fehoko (96) during practice at Acrisure Stadium preparing for a Wild Card matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Alysa Rubin / Pittsburgh Steelers)
