Christmas is coming and the expectations are getting fat, as the Pittsburgh Steelers continue merrily along Redemption Road with yet another impressive win after de-striping the Cincinnati Bengals last week.
Yet, an entire season can be for naught, or at least become naughty, if the team fails against the Baltimore Ravens on Christmas Day. Not only because it would complicate their playoff hopes, but losing twice in a season to Baltimore would ruin even the most meticulously prepared Christmas meal.
On the flip side, a victory against the team’s crabby rivals could spread Christmas cheer across Steelers Nation and would give the team tremendous momentum as the regular season winds down and the playoffs approach.