Baltimore
Ravens
4-1
25
FINAL
42
Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 15 matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Baltimore Ravens 42-25, solidifying their playoff position and leaving the Ravens in a precarious spot. With both teams vying for dominance in the AFC North, the victory serves as a significant boost for Pittsburgh as they push toward the postseason.
Offensively, the Steelers were powered by a standout performance from Travis Etienne Jr., who racked up an impressive 217 rushing yards, showcasing his explosive ability on the ground. Quarterback Drake Maye contributed to the scoring with two touchdown passes, while Caleb Douglas led the receiving corps with 92 yards, helping to establish a potent offensive rhythm that kept the Ravens on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Steelers made their mark with a relentless pass rush, highlighted by Jer'Zhan Newton’s two sacks that disrupted the Ravens' attempts to find a rhythm. Nick Emmanwori led the charge with five total tackles, helping Pittsburgh maintain control of the game. The turning point came late in the second quarter when a crucial interception by Sonny Styles shifted momentum, allowing the Steelers to capitalize and extend their lead heading into halftime.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 23 | 17 | 240 | 1 | 0 | 121.6 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 22 | 14 | 212 | 2 | 2 | 87.6 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 14 | 217 | 15.5 | 4 | 59 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 7 | 60 | 8.6 | 0 | 15 | 2 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 0 | 13 | 3 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 92 | 30.7 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 7 | 69 | 9.9 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 2 | 63 | 31.5 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Eli Raridon | TE | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel Williams | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tatum Bethune | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Gano | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 39 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |

