Pittsburgh
Steelers
14-2
24
FINAL
6
Baltimore
Ravens
11-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Baltimore Ravens 24-6 in a decisive Week 18 clash that showcased the Steelers’ dominance as they secured their playoff positioning. With the stakes high, Pittsburgh's steady performance allowed them to control the game from start to finish, leaving the Ravens with little room to mount a comeback.
Lamar Jackson led the Ravens with 191 passing yards and one touchdown, but it was A.T. Perry of the Steelers who made the biggest impact on offense, racking up 97 receiving yards. The Steelers' ground game was less effective, with Rico Dowdle leading the way with just 24 rushing yards, but their passing attack proved sufficient to keep the Ravens at bay.
Defensively, the Steelers were relentless, with Nick Herbig contributing a key sack and Jaquan Brisker intercepting Jackson, which shifted momentum in favor of Pittsburgh. The game turned in the second quarter when Brisker's interception set up a crucial touchdown, giving the Steelers a commanding lead they never relinquished. The Ravens struggled to respond, ultimately falling short as the Steelers’ defense stifled any chance of a rally.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 26 | 11 | 191 | 1 | 1 | 64.7 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 12 | 8 | 92 | 0 | 0 | 89.5 |
| A.T. Perry | WR | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 7 | 24 | 3.4 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Elijah Sarratt | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Hibner | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.T. Perry | WR | 5 | 97 | 19.4 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 1 | 49 | 49.0 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Matthew Hibner | TE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Elijah Sarratt | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tavius Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Savage | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 30 |

