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Steelers vs Ravens: 3 matchups to watch this week

Curt Popejoy
USA TODAY Sports

When the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens square off there are always some epic matchups. Here are the three we can't wait to keep an eye on this week.

Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey vs Steelers WR George Pickens

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 20: George Pickens #14 of the Pittsburgh Steelers scores a touchdown while Eli Apple #20 of the Cincinnati Bengals pursues during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium on November 20, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Even if Diontae Johnson plays, look for Baltimore cornerback Marlon Humphrey to get plenty of coverage snaps on star rookie George Pickens. Pickens was frustrated with a lack of targets last week and we look for Kenny Pickett to target him often even if the Ravens' top cornerback is covering him.

Ravens LB Patrick Queen vs Steelers RB Najee Harris

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 13: Najee Harris #22 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs the ball during the third quarter of the game against the New Orleans Saints at Acrisure Stadium on November 13, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Patrick Queen is the Ravens best tackler and Najee Harris is the Steelers workhorse running back. With Pittsburgh finally getting the run game going, Harris is going to get to know Queen well. Two extremely physical players and the collisions could be epic.

Steelers LB T.J. Watt vs Ravens OT Morgan Moses

Aug 28, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) reacts after making a tackle in the backfield for a loss against the Detroit Lions during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

2022 has been forgettable for T.J. Watt thanks to injuries. Meanwhile, Morgan Moses has been playing at a Pro Bowl level this season. Watt is listed as questionable with injured ribs but even if he were healthy will have his work cut out for him against Moses.