The Baltimore Ravens are bringing their A-game to the playoff rivalry with the Pittsburgh Steelers—and that includes their trash talk. As the two AFC North foes prepare to clash on Saturday night in a Wild Card matchup, the Ravens found a way to keep the rivalry spicy during some lighthearted locker room fun.
The catalyst? Lamar Jackson’s new unisex cologne, Night Lights. In a video shared by Baltimore Banner Sports, Ravens players were asked to describe the fragrance, and while some responses ranged from “palm trees” to “hibiscus,” things took a turn when one player dropped the ultimate diss on Steelers wide receiver George Pickens.
Then, as Ravens defensive tackle Travis Jones sampled the cologne, a teammate in the background delivered the ultimate zinger.
“It smells like George Pickens,” the Ravens player said.
“[It smells] soft?” another player off camera responded.
“Yeah, just like that."
Ravens add some fragrance to the fire ahead of Wild Card showdown
The Ravens couldn’t have picked a better time to fire off this shot. Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry are leading an offense that’s impossible to pin down, while the Ravens' defense has been on a tear since Week 11, ranking first in scoring and total defense. Calling George Pickens “soft” might sound petty on the surface, but it’s a clear signal: Baltimore smells blood in the water, and they’re ready to pounce.
Pickens, for all his talent, has struggled when the going gets tough. When he isn't getting what he wants, he turns into a child having a tantrum on the field. Whether it’s dropped passes, scuffles with corners, or even sideline meltdowns, the Steelers’ top wideout hasn’t handled adversity well.
The Ravens clearly know this, and it’s why they’re happy to poke the bear—or, in this case, the “soft” wide receiver. Baltimore’s defense is stacked with playmakers like Kyle Hamilton, Roquan Smith, and Marlon Humphrey, all ready to turn up the heat on Pickens. With his inconsistent season offering plenty of openings, the Ravens will be more than eager to make his day a living nightmare.
This game is more than just another chapter in the Ravens-Steelers rivalry—it’s a statement opportunity. Baltimore isn’t just chirping for the sake of it; they’re issuing a challenge to George Pickens and the entire Pittsburgh offense to prove they can handle the moment. If the Ravens' defense continues its dominant stretch, Pittsburgh’s season—and Pickens’ reputation—could evaporate faster than the last spritz of Lamar Jackson’s cologne.
