Ben Roethlisberger picks the Ravens to beat the Steelers. Prognosticators see the Ravens defeating the Lions in the Super Bowl. Pro Football Focus names Jackson Offensive Player of the Year.

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It wasn’t a birthday present offered up by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson to Lamar Jackson, who on Tuesday turned 28 years old. When Wilson referenced Jackson as “the best player I’ve ever played against,

He’s 12th in the NFL in screen routes run, and his 0.17 EPA per target is 10th among all receivers with at least 10 screen route targets. Baltimore loves using him as an instant offense plug, while creating voids in the defense for Flowers to run into and dominate after the catch.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for their wild-card round matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. While it will be a first trip to the playoffs for some, any added pressure has been diminished thanks to the familiarity between one another.