2020 NFL picks, score predictions for Week 12

Baltimore Ravens (6-4) at Pittsburgh Steelers (9-0)

Thursday, November 26, 8:20PM ET

Right now, the Baltimore Ravens are reeling. Despite having the reigning MVP under center and plenty of talent on the defensive side of the ball, they continue to fall short on Sundays. Can they change their fortunes on a Thursday night matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers?

Probably not. The Steelers are rolling right now, coming off a dominant win against a miserable Jaguars team. While blowing out a 1-9 club isn’t all that impressive, it gives Pittsburgh more confidence as they inch closer to securing the AFC North crown and the only first-round bye in the conference.

There’s just too much leaning in the Steelers’ favor right now. Not only do they have a dominant offense at times, but they possess one of the best defenses in the NFL. Between their stout D and the Pittsburgh passing game that features Ben Roethlisberger, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Chase Claypool, it’s hard to imagine Baltimore being up to the task.

More than likely, this one will be close because it’s the AFC North and that’s just how these games go. When push comes to shove, though, the Steelers take the lead heading into the fourth quarter and never relinquish it, maintaining their hold on the AFC’s top spot.

Prediction: Steelers win 27-21