The Baltimore Ravens host the Pittsburgh Steelers in an AFC North battle in Week 14.
This is the first time Lamar Jackson and Aaron Rodgers have played against each other in their NFL careers. I'm not betting the NFL player props for either of those quarterbacks, but my NFL picks are factoring in Jackson's hindered mobility and Rodgers' reliance on short throws.
Check out my best free Steelers vs. Ravens props for Sunday, December 7.
Steelers vs Ravens props
| Player | Pick |  |
|---|---|---|
 T.J. Watt |
Over 0.25 sacks | -138 |
| Kenneth Gainwell |
Over 18.5 receiving yards | -114 |
 Zay Flowers |
Over 57.5 receiving yards | -114 |
Prop bet #1: T.J. Watt Over 0.25 sacks
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will play in Week 14 despite missing Thursday's practice with a bum ankle. Jackson has been dealing with multiple lower-body injuries that have robbed him of his usual mobility and elusiveness.
Jackson was sacked three times last week by the Bengals, and the Browns had five sacks against him in Week 11. He was sacked just once by the Jets in Week 12, but was tackled multiple times just past the line of scrimmage.
He'll have a hard time escaping a strong Pittsburgh Steelers pass rush led by T.J. Watt. The All-Pro outside linebacker has picked up at least half a sack in seven of his last 10 games. He also has a history of wrecking the Ravens, racking up 17 sacks in 16 career games against Baltimore.
Prop bet #2: Kenneth Gainwell Over 18.5 receiving yards
Aaron Rodgers is a future Hall of Famer, but he's now 42 years old and looks completely washed up. Rodgers ranks dead last in the NFL in average intended air yards (5.9) and has been heavily reliant on short throws to backs and tight ends.
Kenneth Gainwell is Pittsburgh's most reliable receiver out of the backfield and has been taking the majority of the RB snaps on passing downs. He has logged 25+ receiving yards in four of his last five games, which includes a seven-catch, 81-yard performance against the Bengals.
The Ravens are 26th in DVOA against running backs while allowing 39.1 receiving yards per game to the position — the sixth-highest total in the league.
Prop bet #3: Zay Flowers Over 57.5 receiving yards
Ravens wideout Zay Flowers is coming off an ugly game where he hauled in just two of seven targets for six yards. That said, he had gone Over this number in seven of his previous eight games.
Flowers is Baltimore's best receiver by a wide margin, and he'll be in a good spot to bounce back against a Steelers defense that's been a passing funnel. Pittsburgh is 25th in the NFL in opponent passing rate (59.6%) while allowing a league-high 171.8 receiving yards per game to wide receivers.
It's also worth noting that it's expected to be a mild December day in Baltimore with temperatures around 42 degrees and barely a breeze.
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