Pittsburgh
Steelers
10-6
54
FINAL
28
Baltimore
Ravens
10-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane Week 18 showdown, the Pittsburgh Steelers triumphed over the Baltimore Ravens with a commanding 54-28 victory. This win not only solidified the Steelers' playoff positioning but also showcased their offensive firepower as they head into the postseason.
Quarterback J.J. McCarthy was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 498 yards and a staggering eight touchdown passes. His connection with DK Metcalf was particularly lethal, as Metcalf racked up 210 receiving yards, making key catches that kept the Ravens on their heels. Meanwhile, Rico Dowdle contributed significantly in the ground game with 71 rushing yards, adding balance to the Steelers' offensive attack.
Defensively, the Steelers were relentless, with notable performances from Cam Heyward, who recorded two sacks, and Joey Porter, who snagged an interception. Jalen Ramsey led the defense with four total tackles, helping to stifle any momentum the Ravens could muster. The turning point of the game came midway through the second quarter when McCarthy threw three consecutive touchdown passes, effectively putting the game out of reach for Baltimore.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 25 | 19 | 498 | 8 | 1 | 140.4 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 23 | 14 | 360 | 3 | 4 | 104.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 0 | 58 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 7 | 29 | 4.1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 11 | 210 | 19.1 | 4 | 61 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | TE | 3 | 160 | 53.3 | 2 | 75 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 4 | 141 | 35.3 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 4 | 124 | 31.0 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 1 | 48 | 1 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 41 | 41.0 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Zion Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Green | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 55 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

