An EPIC Rivalry is Born! (Ravens vs. Steelers 2008, Week 4)

[@JulianWavy]

Best rivalry in the NFL no 🧢

[@colinhawkins4656]

Some of the hardest hitting games in nfl history tbh

[@hdcvfxgrcg764]

Julian Shipp Jr not at all Packers v Bears

[@colinhawkins4656]

SWABI BOI nah

[@hdcvfxgrcg764]

Colin Hawkins it’s the longest rivalry in NFL history

[@colinhawkins4656]

SWABI BOI how many times where the packers and bears good at the same time

[@diabramackall8780]

This rivalry always feel like a playoff game even in regular season.

[@braddivens5179]

Some amazing games back then. Both teams were good with remarkable D. As a Steelers fan we always looked forward to and dreaded Ravens week.

[@friedsyshi]

Diabra Mackall big facts

[@sahajp.11]

@@braddivens5179 either one of them could be 0-10 and the other could be 10-0 and there’s still such a good chance the 0-10 team would win

[@braedendunn6737]

You always knew that both teams would be in the playoffs. These games were always critical for home field advantage in the postseason

[@DarkManX16]

When Monday Night Football was worth it. Seeing how the game is today, it's actually refreshing watching old NFL game highlights from 10 years ago

[@elpoundo4235]

49ers seahawks

[@JustinCummins]

So true. Just the whole vibe of the nfl has completely changed.

[@OGMeatball]

Lamar bringing us back

[@007hellz]

Very true. PS. Lawrence Taylor the best linebacker of all time?

[@dixienormous2355]

That’s because you only watch the great games from 10 years ago...

[@Luke-nm5tb]

If there’s one thing that us Steelers and Ravens fans know is that this is(or was) the best rivalry in the league

[@flexch2011]

Foe sho....! 😆🖒

[@oldthug2309]

im a cowboys fan and even i know this

[@eastcoastgrandison4855]

Yea but i hate the ravens with a passion

[@nolj67]

@@eastcoastgrandison4855 I hate the Steelers more then I hate the Patriots.

[@nolj67]

The rivalry lost the excitement ever since both defense lost key players. And the league changed the rules so it's not that much hard hitting like it used to be.

[@peterjo5215]

When the rivalry was really cooking. It’s felt like it’s lost it’s fire recently

[@colinhawkins4656]

Suggs is gone, reed retired and ray retired, kesile is gone and so is Troy

[@peterjo5215]

Colin Hawkins Ya But usually the great rivalries continue even when legends retire. Red Sox and Yankees rivalry is still amazing without Jeter and Ortiz.

[@colinhawkins4656]

Peter Smith I think its gonna be back when the last players from the peak retire like Ben and yanda

[@taylor860gang]

I feel like ever since shazier.went down this.hasnt been the same riverly

[@colinhawkins4656]

taylor860gang nah it was when Troy retired

[@SoberBob559]

These games between the Ravens and Steelers; were always those games that you knew was going to be hard hitting and a low scoring game with amazing defenses against another. This is one of those rivalry games you knew you couldn't miss especially when it came on Sunday night.

[@N_B_123]

I almost forgot how terrifying Harrison looked off the edge

[@mathathawahyasharalah]

NemaBass91 That man is Huge lol

[@donquixote...]

That's why everybody started holding him on every play.

[@geraldpreston1970]

Monster

[@keithclark7266]

YES, before all of the rule changes

[@rollotomasi8116]

Bryant McKinney and James Harrison was always a great battle.......

[@averagefella]

Excellent rivalry at the time. 2 great defenses of the decade facing off was always must-see TV, especially during the playoffs. Lewis, Suggs, Reed, Ngata on one side and Farrior, Harrison, Polamalu, Woodley on the other side. Talk about smash mouth football 🤘

[@ronedward3660]

Look at all the Hall of Famers in this game!! That's why it was such a great rivalry. If it wasn't for the Patriots, there might be multiple Superbowls between these two teams.

[@christianarchambault6111]

Ron Edward you could say that again

[@gruntman7001]

We beat them and won the super bowl so yeah that made me happy haha after that missed field goal 😂😂

[@YT-BenG]

Fuck the cheatriots

[@keithclark7266]

@Ron Edward • not exactly a lot. A combined 6 players (Polamalu, Ward, Roethlisberger, Reed, Lewis, Suggs). You also can throw in Jonathan Ogden and Alan Faneca which would make it 8 combined....4 each. Now if you want to see a rivalry with numerous HOF players, look up the Steelers-Raiders from 1974-76. The Raiders had 10 players (Ray Guy, George Blanda, Kenny Stabler, Fred Biletnikoff, Dave Casper, Art Shell, Gene Upshaw, Jim Otto, Ted Hendricks, Willie Brown), plus Al Davis and John Madden. Steelers also had 10 players (Joe Greene, Jack Ham, Mel Blount, Terry Bradshaw, Franco Harris, Jack Lambert, Mike Webster, Lynn Swann, John Stallworth, Donnie Shell), plus Art Rooney Sr, Chuck Noll and Dan Rooney. That's 25 HOF's combined.

[@iluvinternalcombustion]

These two teams definitely had some grown men playing for them

[@Inferno41498]

iluvinternalcombustion I thought they were a whole bunch of Teenagers

[@butthole9580]

Grenadehappy45 I thought it was women😳

[@Inferno41498]

Butt Hole Could be both. 😳

[@dillonmackay683]

iluvinternalcombustion no one was there, they aren’t real, it was just ur imagination

[@Manny-nm8dh]

We need an ice bath just watching these highlights lol.

[@blisshyatt6350]

It's so hard to believe this game was over 15 years ago....man how time flies

[@MrBibleman7]

Crazy how 10 years goes by & these teams are still going into overtime & winning by a field goal! One of the best rivalries in the NFL hands down.

[@henrychavez3257]

C. C

[@henrychavez3257]

F

[@gdhidigs]

Big Ben always looks like an African elephant getting taken down by lions when he gets sacked

[@sth02]

Cause it takes like 4 guys to do it 😂😂

[@joetherealtor7554]

That’s pretty racist

[@tupacshakur7078]

@@joetherealtor7554 ?

[@GrowMoneyWithAI]

💀💀

[@the1aboveall367]

Great analogy for real

[@WorldisGone]

In the days of Troy Polumalu, James Harrison, LaMarr Woodley, Casey Hampton, J Bettis,Hines Ward, Heath Miller Ray Lewis,Terrell Suggs, Ed Reed, Halota Nata,Chris McAllister, Todd Heap,Tori Smith, and Joe Flacco and Ben Roethlisberger, were the days when this rivalry could not be touched literally by any!!! They were blood baths! Hardest hitting games I ever seen! And the playoff games!!🙈🙊🙊 OMG!

[@BoomHeadSh0tZz]

James Harrison is a scary human being pressure all night

[@treywhatishappening8015]

I miss the old NFL where a team can play real defense and it was fair to both sides

[@Fried-Tofu]

Fun to watch, but we were watching people take years off their life at the same time. There was a study done in 2015 that showed 87 out of 91 deceased former NFL players had all tested positive for CTE. I don't wish all sorts of mental health problems + progressive dementia on anyone.

[@Yep529]

FriedTofu facts never would want that to happen to anybody

[@keithclark7266]

I the last 25-30 years, most of the players never prepare themselves for life after Football. Seems like recently in the last 15-20 years most have gone into broadcasting. How many of those players who left college early went back to get their degree. Some became Lawyers/Judges (Alan Page, Dewayne Woodruff). Some on into politics (Steve Largent). These players need to begin to preparing themselves with all this money the get.

[@Buttington_Headerson]

@Marquis Beverley Yeah, why care about anyone but yourself? Pos.

[@joesmith3098]

Everyone playing knows what they are risking, keep your damn studies and agendas out of Football. Studies also showed alot of these guys made $10 million dollars a yr and changed the entire dynamic of their families. They don't have to play. They can coach, if your at that skill level the opportunities are stacked for you much less just getting a degree and living a normal life.

[@alexspicer6043]

Brings back so many memories..always felt like it was a superbowl game everytime.

[@PACNYY]

Ravens vs Steelers will always, in my opinion, be close to that old school football where men where men on the field. These games were hard hitting and if you didn't want to play go home and cry to momma!!!!

[@swaggshotzz1445]

tough, gritty, and relentless. however, they still had class when facing each other. best rivalry in the league imo

[@lampostlegion5267]

@MRTUPAC 28 - Old school, blue-collar football. Records don't matter, injuries don't matter, EVERYBODY gets up for these games 2x a season, fans included.

[@mbrower3304]

@@swaggshotzz1445 Unlike Cleveland and Cincinnati. Cleveland fans and their sports reporters at their newspaper are like jealous, petulant children.

[@CaahMoneyPlayboy]

Ok boomer

[@Ginga]

The three games between the Ravens and Steelers that season were some of the hardest hitting games I've ever seen. Between the rules changes and the league becoming more offense-focused, we'll never see games like these again. As Ravens fan, even though I can't stand the Steelers, they've had my respect since the '08 season. Random note but I miss watching McGahee in pass protection. Dude used to rock blitzing LBs all the time. 4:51 is a great example.

[@tobi3983]

Yo remember boldin Torrey and Jacoby lol good times

[@xDomenator8796x]

Man I miss the BATTLES between those 2 ballclubs

[@seansmith4730]

the game when roethelisberger broke his nose, went to the sideline and missed ONE play while he literally got it realigned on his face then came back in I was like ...well alright then this dude has got my respect for real. and by proxy the steelers too cuz as a ravens fan that shit was hard to admit lol

[@hoopsmccann639]

as a steelers fan, i respect the heck out of the ravens. and now that i have lamar jackson on my dynasty team, the ravens are my favorite team to watch. but i have no respect for the bengals.

[@hoopsmccann639]

@@seansmith4730 haloti ngata knocked ben's nose completely sideways! i remember ben's foot was also injured coming into that game. he was so beat up, mario lemieux famously told ben, " now you look like a hockey player."

[@Amkroll]

These games were so much fun to watch

[@untamed8674]

It’s crazy this was a decade ago, it seems like yesterday

[@heathpalmer1065]

Every game that season was intense. All 3 games. As a ravens fan it was hard to swallow but this rivalry and these defenses from both teams made each team better. From this date both teams were in Superbowls and afc championship games for next 5 years.

[@calebjoyner7775]

Woodley & Harrison used to wreak havoc on olines back in there prime, damn. Hard watching this as ravens fan. Defense was crazy back then.

[@MarloSoBalJr]

It was hard but the best thing for us to persevere.

[@Faded42O]

I love these throwback, wish we started to wear them again

[@eddiem2981]

These were the days. Hell of a rivalry! Also, I miss Tirico and Gruden on MNF

[@CrysisOwnsHalo]

I miss Ron Jaworski in the booth with them too.

[@oaklandtraphouse]

This was such a heartbreaker for me in middle school ravens forever

[@Brasshound480]

My favorite games as a Steelers fan, but also the ones that cost both teams Superbowls. Nobody ever got through those games healthy.

[@alkelly938]

No 2 teams in the NFL play as hard as these 2 teams when facing each other. Without a doubt the very best rivalry in the NFL. Each game plated is almost like watching the Super Bowl !!!!

[@irisheyes7842]

Truly the best rivalry in the NFL. The powerful hits and the overall intensity of the game is like no other. They are professionals and they give it their all in every game but, when the Steelers and Ravens play you can see and feel the increased animosity and aggression. It's just that extra something that you can't name or really explain. It's good old fashioned blue collar ,muddy, bloody, true grit football. This rivalry will continue but, there will be something missing without big number #7 leading the Steelers. The Steelers have some big shoes to fill. Good luck Ben and thank you so much for all the joy and excitement you gave us for the past 18 years. It was truly memorable and we will always remember you as one of the greatest leaders and warriors of the dynasty that is the Pittsburgh Steelers. The city of Pittsburgh will always be your home. God Bless you and your family. #Steeler Nation.

[@cmc5207]

AFCN has been tough for decades.

[@isaacheldt]

These games are always good. best rivalry in the NFL

[@EdmacZ]

Sunday officially marks the end of an Era. It is the first Ravens-Steelers game since 2003 to not feature Ben Roethlisberger or Joe Flacco. Here’s to Lamar Jackson and Mason Rudolph carrying the torch.

[@peejones9035]

EdmacZ wrong

[@RamenRobbie]

I agree the rivalry was born here. Before this, Pittsburgh's main rival was Cleveland.

[@theslvrbullt]

I mean, if you want to get technical, the Browns they faced turned into the Ravens?

[@goldenraven2046]

The rivalry started in 2000 when Shannon Sharpe called out Bill Cowher after the Steelers got shut out in the opening game. This game launched it to new heights though.

[@RamenRobbie]

@@goldenraven2046 The media didn't really market Baltimore-Pittsburgh as a big rivalry until Harbaugh and Flacco got there. Instead they still treated Cleveland-Pittsburgh as the main rivalry. That's why the Browns and Steelers played each other in 5 primetime games between 2003-2009. I made a video about this on my channel actually.

[@anthonyanderson9303]

@@RamenRobbie Yea cuz 2008 was really the start of the Ravens run as an elite team. I realize the won the SB in 2000, but that was really a lightning in the bottle type situation. From 2008 on, both teams were top 5 teams in the NFL pretty much and the game always had huge implications. Even in the years post SB 47 when the Ravens started missing the playoffs, they had a big game against Pittsburgh at the end of seasons. Losing close games to the Steelers cost them playoff births in 2016 and 2017.

[@anonymousanonymity2815]

nah it was more Cincy back then.

[@akaspookz2497]

When football was played for the love of the game !

[@valsidentity1582]

Bruh what? U act like weren't playing for millions of dollars 12 years ago

[@Rlucas198823]

1:53 What was that Big Ben 😂😂😂

[@rippetoe38]

Hopefully this year, this rivalry can regain it's fire.

[@RockstarFlipper]

The hitting, the sounds, the speed seems INSANE

[@williamsantillo188]

Mewelde Moore was really good at catching the ball out of the backfield I often forget how important he was in the 08 Super Bowl run.

[@icetray2727]

I actually liked these Steelers uniforms

[@coolsvillesucks1798]

Two of the toughest, baddest defenses ever seen in football history.

[@lamontgraves3900]

When football was football. You know how many flags would have been thrown in this game in 2019? How many fines that would have been handed out if this game happened now. Football sucks now😪

[@butthole9580]

Lamont Graves Football players can die in a game, that’s why it’s more stricter.

[@determineddad7935]

CTE

[@connorlemcke1855]

Ok boomer

[@lyricballing306]

Yes you can die but football is football it is meant to be physical, in boxing someone can die but they don't say "punches are shoulder and beneath" because boxing is also suoot to be physical

[@AzBurke68]

@@connorlemcke1855 did you giggle like a dumb little girl after typing that comment

[@astrostar49]

Great game that set the tone for the future. Little did we know at the time this would be not only the best rivalry in the NFL for the next few years, but one of the best rivalries in sports history. 2008 to 2012 was such an awesome run, and it was refreshing to see two defensive powerhouses in an era that was shifting more and more towards offensive domination. I wish my 49ers had one of these defenses now.

[@zaneseibert]

Seeing McClain going helmet to helmet on that TD made wince after hearing about all that brain trauma he's been dealing with.

[@turk3sh]

That was my first thing it came to mind.

[@edwinnavedojr]

not me at all ....he always used the crown of his helmet to make contact .....it accumulated over time .....

[@CWG-]

A lot lately have been Pittsburgh. I am a fan, so thank you!

[@jorgecorral709]

The NFL is played so differently now. There would've been so many calls !

[@wrightterence680]

I enjoy watching these 2 teams play

[@jharbors]

I miss this football

[@doggieGZ]

James Harrison was the difference maker in alot of those classic matchups. He has more multi-sack games against the Ravens than anyone else.

[@anthonyanderson9303]

James Harrison used to OWN the Ravens. Troy on those blitzes too. I was at the Ravens-Steelers game in Baltimore I can't remember if it was that year or the next when Troy hit Flacco on a blitz and set up the game winning score. He won Pittsburgh that game.

[@josey6877]

Ravens vs Steelers best rivalry in the NFL at that time and always a hard hitting game

[@solmd2855]

Still remember being amazed with Flacco's arm strength as a rookie, especially on those outs to Mason.

[@arenbie30]

That was the best 13 mins of my life 💪🏾 back when 🏈 was 🏈

[@jasonr375]

From a Pats fan, best rivalry in the NFL

[@johnward9407]

Better than the Super Bowl. Anytime these two teams meet it's a battle.

[@tomshumate3940]

First year I started watching football. I haven't seen this game in 13 years but I remember every play that was going to happen. Good memories for sure

[@Mojojojo9828]

Man I remember that rivalry was actually worth watching

[@g4g3_k95]

Gotta love this rivalry and it makes it better cuz ravens r my favorite team

[@FreddyMacT]

Is it just me, or do these games look and feel even more violent than the current games shown?

[@bassinbob1965]

I bleed purple but win or lose this was the match up I looked forward to every year more than any other game. This was the best football of my era. 52

[@nonpolygon]

Polamalu. Lewis. Scott. Ward. Holmes. Heap. Suggs. Ngata. Reed. Ben. Miller. Clark. Harrison. McGahee. Good times.

[@thecornbeefeater144]

You gotta admit whenever these two faced off no matter what team you like, you had to watch it.

[@marcusdarden1535]

I just stopped the video @:36 to say.... I'm so excited to watch this! Best rivalry in the NFL.

[@Pocono_Pits]

I remember that game. It was better and more exciting than most super bowls I have watched!

[@poppopartist3870]

Rivalry existed before this game...this just raised it up to boiling hot.

[@WilliamSarokon]

I remember this game. Being a Steelers fan I have to say that Baltimore & Ray Lewis was always the toughest. Great games on the edge of my seat almost every time. Both teams have been blessed with multitudes of talent.

[@shocktrauma85]

This game was the epitome of how hard nosed this rivalry was at it's peak. Still good but not as much as it was.

[@CrysisOwnsHalo]

Primarily because all those legends on defense retired.

[@kennethcanady8826]

As much as I hate the Baltimore cravens, I do have very much respect for them. They are indeed our rivals... Much love Cravens, but we are coming back to take our division back....Steelers Nation... For life....

[@gor9027]

Up to Rudolph and Jackson to keep the best rivalry in the NFL alive.

[@oa1681]

Two of the best defenses in this era

[@TheLocalLt]

This is back when faux-MNF was still fooling everyone that it was the real MNF. Not fooling anyone anymore, MNF is now the bottom feeder of the NFL in both schedule and production value.

[@loganreed4582]

TheLocalLt C00L

[@CrysisOwnsHalo]

I actually really liked those 2-3 years when Ron Jaworski was in the booth with Jon Gruden. They had great chemistry & complimentary insights.

[@seansmith4730]

@@CrysisOwnsHalo i always liked gruden in the booth. he brought coaching insight with the ability to translate it to general audiences. and he kept it real. sad when he left

[@LS_Lee]

Theese are the best rivalries where there’s no hatred just pure competition

[@MarloSoBalJr]

Oh there was hatred but mutual respect

[@Fireyninjadog]

May this always be a great rivalry

[@havikscove9152]

Ravens fan here everytime we played the steelers you could feel the intensity like it was a playoff game...you always knew it was going to be a great game

[@JosiahAngell]

Why KZbin recommending me to watch my team lose? Looks like I found who my real enemy is. KZbin sucks.

[@luhyeat1]

The level of physicality in this era is just different. What a game 💯

[@humberto958]

The 2 best defenses in the nfl at the time.classic matches

[@soulesslemming]

This rivalry was born long before 2008, it's simply a continuation of the Browns and Steelers.

[@Nightnursefit]

These Defenses were insane

[@brendanbugala8774]

The best rivalry in the NFL

[@cyprianjohnson6249]

This rivalry was born when the ravens went up to Pittsburgh and lost 38-0 on Sunday night football. Ray lit into that team and became the leader.

[@billiamtrillion]

It was nice growing up during this era of the NFL when you could actually hit a little harder, celebrate without getting a taunting flag, and sack a qb without getting a personal foul. Made the game seem more fair and less controversial

[@jz3681]

👏agree

[@jasonbrocious3805]

I’ll never forget this game. It was our first anniversary (second trip to Heinz Field) and the Steelers offense stunk up the joint in the first half. I’ll never forget Troy flying across the field to break up that pass, Mendenhall getting hurt, that strip fumble td, Santonio’s TD, Mewelde’s big 3rd down catch and run, and the final kick. Also Le’Ron McClain could gain 3 yards at any moment just by pushing into the pile.

[@briantxcattleskull2752]

I’ve always enjoyed watching that rivalry, hard hitting, take no prisoners mentality! Pure football and I miss that type of physicality!!

[@jamesgoudreau1940]

Back when hitting was part of football, love it.

[@gunn23]

Man I miss those players, those hard hitting plays, just the rivalry as a whole

[@darrick1426]

I miss this rivalry!

[@chillbro2275]

Ooooh that was a good game! Didn't see it back then so I didn't know who won. Very good video recap.

[@angelobarnette]

When football was played correctly and exciteing nothing like todays game

[@mards2479]

I love me some Lamar but man, watching joe go toe to toe with the Steelers from his rookie year gets me all warm and fuzzy. I’ll always appreciate what he did for us

[@btragedy]

Damn that was a great game... Awesome upload

[@clapsaddle8542]

Back when MNF was good

[@bdogrox2693]

I’m proud to be a fan in this rivalry, and no matter how bad the ravens or us are, it will still be a tough game ALWAYS. The game is never over 7+ points difference. The only time I’ve seen it was the last game of the season.

[@leewatkins7176]

The NFL hands down was more exciting back then im a cowboys fan and this sh*t was really good🔥

[@bigty390]

Love this rivalry

[@flexch2011]

I remember this game clearly, best game ever, Super Bowl material.... definitely a defensive game....

[@wraith1117]

Yeah. This era is my favorite. Two of the best D's in the game against each other, almost always a 3 point game down to the wire. Yes, they hated each other. BUT, they respected each other too. You knew going into the game that some of your players were going to be on the IR list next week.

[@YaBoyKelz95]

Rashad Mendenhall and Willie Parker was a beast back then

[@dorcia]

Die hard Steelers fan, but I gotta give props to Flacco. Being a rookie and having to face this defense twice a year would have been brutal.

[@seanbennettsr.8604]

I miss these great rivalry games of the 2000's

[@fallingup90]

I remember how significant this game was for the Steelers. The 2 prior games they played, they scored only 1 TD (W 10-6 vs Browns, L 15-6 vs Eagles). At the half time of this game, the crowd was booing, seeing how anemic their offense was. Whatever was said in the locker room worked. That Santonio Holmes TD was the necessary shot in the arm. The fumble on Flacco was the icing on the cake.

[@wrathofrock8323]

I may not be a fan of either of these teams, but this is a true Monday Night Football game, shame that most are kinda subpar now.

[@rockkobell9011]

I miss this Steelers team !!! Had alot of respect for that Ravens team too, they were tough as well. This was just all around great football !