Pittsburgh
Steelers
9-7
12
FINAL
20
Baltimore
Ravens
11-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 18 showdown, the Baltimore Ravens topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-12, securing their playoff berth with a solid performance. With both teams vying for postseason positioning, the stakes were high, but the Ravens emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower when it mattered most.
Lamar Jackson was the standout performer for Baltimore, throwing for 303 yards and two touchdowns, effectively leading his team’s aerial assault. Mark Andrews was his primary target, racking up 85 receiving yards, while the ground game saw Justice Hill contributing with 35 rushing yards. Jackson's ability to connect with his playmakers helped the Ravens maintain control of the game throughout.
Defensively, the Ravens made their presence felt, with Tavius Robinson recording two sacks to disrupt the Steelers' offensive rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Ravens' defense stifled a late-game drive by Pittsburgh, forcing them to settle for a field goal instead of a potential game-tying touchdown. With Jamel Dean leading the Steelers in tackles, the defensive efforts from both sides kept the contest competitive, but ultimately, it was Baltimore's resilience that secured the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 27 | 21 | 303 | 2 | 0 | 138.1 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 40 | 17 | 248 | 0 | 0 | 63.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justice Hill | HB | 18 | 35 | 1.9 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 10 | 25 | 2.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 7 | 22 | 3.1 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Lajohntay Wester | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 7 | -2 | -0.3 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Andrews | TE | 6 | 85 | 14.2 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 6 | 82 | 13.7 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Lajohntay Wester | WR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Matthew Hibner | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tavius Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Chandler Rivers | CB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zion Young | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeShon Elliott | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Broderick Washington | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Keondre Jackson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Yahya Black | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ethan Burke | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teddye Buchanan | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 2 | 3 | 2 | 45 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 4 | 4 | 0 | 55 |

