OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Cornerback Jimmy Smith gave an unexpected response when someone brought up the fact that the Baltimore Ravens have had the Pittsburgh Steelers' number lately but have struggled against the Cincinnati Bengals.
"Is the rivalry switching? I don’t know," Smith said. "I don’t know, because I kind of hate the Bengals."
This assertion would be considered blasphemous if it wasn't said by a Ravens player. But he has a point given how the series have panned out lately.
The Ravens' 20-17 win over the Steelers extended their dominance over Pittsburgh.