The Baltimore Ravens have played their arch-rivals, the Pittsburgh Steelers, multiple times in the playoffs throughout their historic rivalry. But with Baltimore hosting the six-time Super Bowl champions in the postseason for the first time,

Pittsburgh went into the playoffs with a 10-7 record, while the Ravens stood at 12-5. The AFC North foes split their regular-season series. Ahead of the matchup between the two arch-rivals, fans turned their focus to the national anthem, performed by Samantha Pollino.