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Worried? No Way. Steelers Rookies Excited For Playoff Rematch vs. Ravens

Payton Wilson Pittsburgh Steelers' Tyler Matakevich (44) and Payton Wilson (41) compete for a fumble against Baltimore Ravens' Chris Board (49), Rasheen Ali (26) and T.J. Tampa (27) on a punt return by the Ravens during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Baltimore. The Ravens recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) (Stephanie Scarbrough/AP)

PITTSBURGH — This article originally appeared on SteelersNOW.com.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for their wild-card round matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. While it will be a first trip to the playoffs for some, any added pressure has been diminished thanks to the familiarity between one another.

Among the new faces for the Steelers is rookie linebacker Payton Wilson, and it’s safe to say he’s looking forward to his first postseason game in the black and gold.

“For me, it’s super cool, my first one,” Wilson said. “The intensity is high. Everybody’s super focused, locked in. I’m just excited to do my part and help us get a win.”

This isn’t like most other playoff games, though. The Steelers and Ravens have already met twice this season as AFC North division rivals.

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