Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-1
17
FINAL
48
Baltimore
Ravens
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 18 matchup, the Baltimore Ravens topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 48-17, solidifying their dominance as they head into the playoffs. With the stakes high for both teams, Baltimore showcased their offensive prowess, leaving no doubt about their championship aspirations.
Lamar Jackson was nothing short of spectacular, throwing for 367 yards and four touchdowns while also contributing 86 rushing yards, making him a nightmare for the Steelers' defense. He connected frequently with Mark Andrews, who amassed 172 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target throughout the game. This offensive explosion allowed the Ravens to build an insurmountable lead early on.
Defensively, the Ravens also made their mark, with Nate Wiggins registering an impressive three interceptions, turning the tide in Baltimore's favor. The game's turning point came when Wiggins picked off a pass that led to a quick score, effectively breaking the Steelers' momentum. While Pittsburgh's Cam Heyward recorded two sacks and Jalen Ramsey tallied five tackles, it was clear that the Ravens' defense was equally as impactful in this commanding victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 26 | 16 | 62% | 367 | 4 | 0 | 145.0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 10 | 5 | 50% | 51 | 1 | 0 | 98.3 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 11 | 4 | 36% | 50 | 0 | 4 | 11.7 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 5 | 86 | 17.2 | — | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 6 | 78 | 13.0 | 4 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 7 | 65 | 9.3 | 23 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kaden Wetjen | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lajohntay Wester | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Andrews | TE | 7 | 172 | 24.6 | 81 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 32 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 1 | 58 | 58.0 | 39 | 0 | 58 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 9 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 25 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | — | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 14 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 14 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 17 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tavius Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 2 | 2 | 6 | 45 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 51 |

