Throughout his career, Lamar Jackson has established himself as a formidable quarterback, yet the Pittsburgh Steelers have posed a significant challenge for him. With a record of 1-3 against the Steelers, Jackson has maintained a strong 17-5 record against other teams in the AFC North during his seven-year tenure in the league. Against Pittsburgh, he has thrown seven interceptions compared to just four touchdowns, marking the only team against which he has more interceptions than touchdowns.

In anticipation of their upcoming matchup, Jackson expressed uncertainty regarding his struggles against the Steelers, stating, "I don't know what it is, man... but it's a whole other year, it's a new year, and I'm looking forward to the game." His sole victory against Pittsburgh occurred in 2019, when he recorded one of his least impressive performances, throwing for 161 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions. Since that win, the Ravens have faced the Steelers three additional times, resulting in losses each time.

Despite his unfavorable record against Pittsburgh, Jackson approaches the game with the same mentality as any other matchup. "I hate every team in the league when I'm going against them," he noted. Reflecting on his past experiences, he mentioned lingering emotions from youth football, particularly towards the Fort Lauderdale Vikings, stating, "I still hate 'em." In last year's encounter with the Steelers, Jackson threw for 236 yards and one interception in a 17-10 loss. Although he did not participate in their January rematch, he is currently enjoying an impressive season, coming off a standout performance against the Cincinnati Bengals where he threw for 290 yards and four touchdowns. Jackson aims to build on this momentum and overcome his historical challenges against Pittsburgh.