The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a nightmare last four games. They were looking really strong sitting at 10-3, and with four games left, many thought they had a chance to win the AFC North. However, after four straight losses, the Steelers lost the division. It’s not ideal to have to go into the playoffs with no momentum and riding a four-game losing streak, but Steelers running back Jaylen Warren is looking at the silver lining.

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Steelers’ Jaylen Warren stiff arms a Ravens defender on a run.

Warren wanted to see the Baltimore Ravens, and that’s exactly what he got. When speaking to the Pittsburgh media, Warren was asked if he wanted to play the Ravens, and his response was confident. The 26-year-old running back made it clear that despite the team’s struggles, he’s ready to face their division rivals head-on in the postseason.

While many may have doubts about the Steelers’ chances following their slump, Warren’s mentality is a refreshing change. His confidence in facing the Ravens shows that he’s not backing down, even in the face of adversity. With his mindset and determination, Warren could play a key role in helping the Steelers make a run in the playoffs, regardless of their recent struggles.

“Yes, that is my personal preference,” Warren said via media scrum.

No one is giving the Steelers much of a chance against the Ravens, not even legendary quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who sadly picked Baltimore to beat Pittsburgh. The Steelers quickly went from being one of the top teams in the NFL to the lowest-seeded playoff team. Oddsmakers have given the Steelers the worst odds to win the Super Bowl by far out of the 14 playoff teams.

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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren runs with the ball against the Ravens.

The Steelers enter their first round of the playoffs against the Ravens as 10-point underdogs. However, Warren is confident. He hates the Ravens and knows that, in recent matchups, the Steelers have had the upper hand. Despite the Steelers’ recent struggles, Warren believes they can still rise to the occasion.

The 2024 Ravens, however, are a much tougher opponent on paper. Quarterback Lamar Jackson is playing at an MVP level, and they’ve added a dynamic new weapon in Derrick Henry, who has defied age and only gotten better as the season has progressed. Despite these challenges, Warren remains unwavering in his belief that the Steelers can pull off the upset.

Steelers Split The 2024 Series With The Ravens

Slowing down Jackson and Henry will be crucial if the Steelers want to pull off a major upset. In their first meeting of the 2024 season, the Steelers somehow managed to secure a win, thanks to six field goals from Chris Boswell. Despite failing to score a single touchdown, Pittsburgh still found a way to come out on top. The Ravens also had some rare misfortune, with kicker Justin Tucker missing a few key field goals that helped the Steelers clinch the victory.

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Steelers’ Russell Wilson moments before a fumble against the Ravens.

In their second meeting, the Steelers fell 34-17, but the game was much more competitive than the final score suggests. Pittsburgh had a chance to take a 14-7 lead early when Russell Wilson fumbled in the red zone. Then, after a crucial interception by Minkah Fitzpatrick, Wilson threw a costly pick-six that sealed their fate. With the sting of that loss still fresh, the Steelers are determined to seek redemption when they face the Ravens on Saturday in the first round of the playoffs.