Week 18 of the 2023 NFL season will begin this Saturday with two intriguing AFC matchups.
The Pittsburgh Steelers will try to keep their playoff hopes alive when they face the Baltimore Ravens. Kickoff is set for 4:30 p.m. ET.
Since the Ravens have locked up the No. 1 seed in the AFC, they’ll rest Lamar Jackson. Tyler Huntley will start at quarterback for John Harbaugh’s squad.
As for the Steelers, they’ll continue to roll with Mason Rudolph. Over the past two weeks, he has thrown for 564 yards and two touchdowns.
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The second game scheduled for this Saturday features the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts. Both AFC South franchises are vying for a playoff spot.
Last time the Colts and Texans met, Anthony Richardson was starting at quarterback. Although he suffered a concussion in that game, Indianapolis still won 31-20.
Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud was sensational, throwing for 384 yards and two touchdowns against Shane Steichen’s secondary. A similar performance would bode well for Houston’s playoff chances.
Saturday’s games will be televised on ABC and ESPN.