Baltimore
Ravens
9-4
34
FINAL
28
Pittsburgh
Steelers
8-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 15 matchup, the Baltimore Ravens narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 34-28, solidifying their playoff positioning in the 2026 season. The stakes were high as both teams vied for crucial momentum heading into the postseason, making this a must-win for the Ravens.
Patrick Mahomes showcased his elite talent, throwing for an impressive 432 yards and five touchdowns, leading Baltimore’s explosive offense. Derrick Henry contributed with a solid ground game, rushing for 82 yards, while Brian Thomas Jr. emerged as a standout receiver with 169 receiving yards, consistently finding space in the Steelers' secondary.
The Ravens' defense faced a tough challenge but held firm when it mattered most, allowing them to maintain their lead. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Mahomes connected with Thomas Jr. for a crucial touchdown that put Baltimore ahead. Despite a strong effort from Pittsburgh's Troy Polamalu, who recorded seven tackles, and Nick Herbig's sack, the Ravens' offensive firepower ultimately proved too much for the Steelers to overcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 30 | 27 | 90% | 432 | 5 | 2 | 130.5 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 22 | 15 | 68% | 253 | 3 | 0 | 146.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 13 | 82 | 6.3 | 20 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 5 | 9 | 1.8 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 6 | 169 | 28.2 | 38 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 8 | 112 | 14.0 | 29 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Ed Jones | WR | 3 | 98 | 32.7 | 17 | 2 | 64 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 2 | 83 | 41.5 | 37 | 1 | 85 | 0 |
| Jonathan Ogden | TE | 8 | 73 | 9.1 | 45 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 38 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Polamalu | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Harden | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Merlin Olson | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| p burress | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nehemiah Pritchett | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sanborn | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deion Sanders | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 58 |

