___AFC Championship Game Pick and Analysis___

There is really not much to analyze in this game.  Though the Ravens have a stellar defense, the Steelers easily had the best defense in the NFL this season.  From harrasing opposing QBs to holding teams to very few points, Pitt has been a force in the NFL this year.  Ravens defeated a mediocre Miami team.  The Titans dominated the Ravens statistically and literally gave the game away in turnovers.  If Tennessee does not caugh up the football in the red zone three times, the Ravens would lose the game by double digits.  Pitt on the other hand soundly defeated a San Diego team that is a force on offense.  San Diego was absolutely no match for the Steelers.  The Ravens offense will be hard pressed to accomplish anything against the Steelers.  Add to the mix a banged up defense and a rookie QB playing his first conference final on the road against a terrific defense in a hostile environment, the Ravens could be in for a very long day.  Flacco will have to play a mistake free game and the Ravens defense will have to play out of its mind to stand a chance in this game.