Why would Belichick rather face a team that just beat him than one which just lost to the appalling Ravens?
The Steelers hadn't lost to the Ravens yet and they have a QB who has won two Super Bowls.
Again, I don't think he was throwing the game, it was a passing thought. Mostly I just couldn't figure out why he didn't take a shot down 7 at the end of the half. They were out past the 30, not backed up inside the 10.