Pittsburgh. Baltimore. A legendary rivalry, the best of this century.
Within that, Ben Roethlisberger versus Terrell Suggs was the ultimate matchup. A rivalry built on mutual respect but sometimes, mutually assured destruction.
And it all started in 2004.
Ben Roethlisberger’s first career start against the Baltimore Ravens though his second encounter against the team, seeing his first NFL action subbing in for an injured Tommy Maddox against the Ravens Week Two. Pittsburgh came into the rematch 13-1, on a historic tear with a rookie at quarterback, with their only loss coming to the Ravens. Baltimore wanted to beat them a second time.