Pittsburgh
Steelers
12-4
31
FINAL
38
Baltimore
Ravens
15-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the Baltimore Ravens narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 38-31, securing their playoff positioning in a must-win game. Both teams entered the matchup knowing the stakes were high, as a win would solidify their chances for postseason glory.
Aaron Rodgers showcased his veteran prowess, throwing for 340 yards and three touchdowns, but it was Derrick Henry who stole the show on the ground, racking up 155 rushing yards for the Ravens. Darnell Washington also had a standout performance, leading all receivers with 180 yards, but ultimately, it was Baltimore's balanced offensive attack that proved to be the difference maker.
Defensively, the Ravens were led by Kyle Hamilton, who recorded two crucial interceptions that shifted the momentum in favor of Baltimore. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter after Hamilton's second pick, setting up the decisive drive that put the Ravens ahead for good. While the Steelers' Payton Wilson and Alex Highsmith made their presence felt with strong performances, it was the Ravens' ability to capitalize on turnovers that sealed their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 32 | 14 | 44% | 340 | 3 | 4 | 74.4 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 25 | 13 | 52% | 231 | 3 | 3 | 83.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 22 | 155 | 7.0 | 138 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 6 | 24 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darnell Washington | TE | 7 | 180 | 25.7 | 26 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 3 | 124 | 41.3 | 24 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 3 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 26 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 6 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 1 | 41 | 41.0 | 13 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | โ | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Durham Smythe | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chandler Rivers | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 44 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21 |

