Baltimore
Ravens
1-3
0
FINAL
16
Pittsburgh
Steelers
4-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive showdown in Week 17, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Baltimore Ravens with a final score of 16-0, solidifying their playoff hopes. The win underscores the Steelers’ dominance at home, as they delivered a commanding performance against a division rival in a game that had significant postseason implications.
Quarterback J.J. McCarthy led the Steelers’ offense, throwing for 173 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to deliver under pressure. Duce Robinson was his favorite target, racking up 78 receiving yards, while the ground game was stifled, with Lamar Jackson managing only 24 rushing yards for Baltimore. The Steelers' offensive efficiency was key in securing the victory.
Defensively, the Steelers were relentless, with Carlton Davis III leading the team in tackles and Derrick Harmon making his presence felt with two sacks. Jamel Dean contributed with a crucial interception, halting any momentum Baltimore hoped to build. The turning point came in the second quarter when McCarthy connected on a touchdown pass that shifted the momentum firmly in Pittsburgh’s favor, leaving the Ravens unable to respond effectively.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 15 | 8 | 53% | 173 | 2 | 0 | 134.1 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 8 | 1 | 13% | 28 | 0 | 2 | 2.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 2 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 8 | 15 | 1.9 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duce Robinson | WR | 2 | 78 | 39.0 | 7 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | TE | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 9 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 15 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | — | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 7 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Anthony Smith | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zion Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jay Higgins IV | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 55 |

