Ravens vs. Steelers 2015 live stream: Time, TV schedule and how to watch online

One of the best rivalries in the NFL is renewed Thursday when the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers face off at Heinz Field. For each team, the divisional matchup could provide an important push toward playoff contention or a knockout blow.

Few teams have faced as much early adversity as the Ravens, who have already lost their top pass rusher in Terrell Suggs to season-ending injury (ACL) and have surprisingly yet to earn their first win of the season. At 0-3 and looking up at the Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals in the division, a fourth consecutive loss might be too much for Baltimore to overcome.

It doesn't help that outside of Steve Smith Sr., the Ravens have gotten little production from their skill position players. Justin Forsett, last year's surprise 1,000-yard rusher, has struggled to get things going in 2015. On 39 total attempts, the team's staring tailback has averaged just 3.2 yards and has yet to find the end zone.

Just as troubling for Baltimore, none of the backup running backs currently average more than 3.6 per carry. As for the passing game, quarterback Joe Flacco has had to work in youngster wideouts like Kamar Aiken, Marion Brown and Michael Campanaro more than in the past. At tight end, Crockett Gillmore has emerged as a viable threat, but the team also hopes rookie Maxx Williams can carve out a larger niche as the season progresses.

Meanwhile, the Steelers must now navigate the next month or so of their schedule without Ben Roethlisberger under center. The All-Pro quarterback suffered an MCL sprain and bone bruise during the team's Week 3 win against the St. Louis Rams, though the injury appeared far worse at the moment of impact. Without Big Ben running the offense, Pittsburgh must turn to former star Michael Vick, an offseason addition with little experience in Todd Haley's scheme.

Even if Vick isn't an ideal fit for the offense, he will have plenty of top-shelf weapons at his disposal. Antonio Brown remains one of the league's most dangerous receivers regardless of who throws him the football. Already, the versatile Brown has amassed 436 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Behind him, Pittsburgh has Markus Wheaton and Darrius Heyward-Bey, a tandem of deep threats who so far have combined to catch 18 passes for 292 yards and a score.

And perhaps most importantly, Le'Veon Bell has returned to provide a complement on the ground. In his first game back from suspension, Bell gained 132 total yards from scrimmage and added a touchdown. A week from now, the offense should also regain the services of Martavis Bryant, a promising young, tall wide receiver who could make the Steelers' aerial attack even more deadly.