Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-13
20
FINAL
33
Baltimore
Ravens
5-11
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the Baltimore Ravens topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 33-20, securing a crucial victory as the regular season drew to a close. This win not only solidifies Baltimore's playoff positioning but also underscores their dominance over a division rival in a must-win scenario.
J.J. McCarthy led the Ravens' offense with a strong performance, throwing for 228 yards and showing poise in critical moments. On the other side, Jayden Daniels kept the Steelers competitive with two touchdown passes, while Kyren Williams showcased his prowess on the ground with 140 rushing yards. Malik Nabers was the standout receiver for Baltimore, amassing 100 receiving yards and proving to be a reliable target for McCarthy.
Defensively, the Ravens made key plays that shifted momentum, highlighted by Daylen Everette's interception that thwarted a potential Steelers scoring drive. The turning point of the game came in the second half when Baltimore's defense tightened, limiting Pittsburgh's offensive options and allowing the Ravens to pull away. Despite Matt Milano's two sacks and Roquan Smith's leading tackle total for Pittsburgh, the Ravens' defensive efforts ultimately held firm to secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 28 | 14 | 50% | 228 | 2 | 0 | 101.4 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 26 | 16 | 62% | 196 | 2 | 2 | 78.3 |
| Marcus Mariota | QB | 1 | 1 | 100% | 19 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 18 | 140 | 7.8 | 24 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 11 | 90 | 8.2 | 57 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 6 | 100 | 16.7 | 42 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | 44 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 19 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Marlin Klein | TE | 6 | 62 | 10.3 | 38 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 17 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 9 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 25 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Milano | WILL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Erick Hunter | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Phillips | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Samuel Womack III | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Houston IV | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamon Dumas-Johnson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kelly | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

