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Thursday, November 1
 
Defensive struggle
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Kendrell Bell
The Steelers' defense leads the NFL with 24 sacks.
The Steelers may be for real after winning their fifth straight in a 34-7 prime-time domination of the Titans, but the Ravens want to see for themselves first. They get the chance Sunday in the marquee matchup of Week 8 when the division's new "team to beat" meets the league's defending Super Bowl champion. The showdown features the NFL's two top-rated defenses, but Baltimore isn't the No. 1 D. The Steelers yield an NFL-low 10.8 points and 241.3 yards a game, while the Ravens' defense averages 254.3 yards allowed.

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