Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-1
26
FINAL
21
Baltimore
Ravens
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 8 showdown, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Baltimore Ravens 26-21, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the tightly contested AFC North. The stakes were high as both teams sought crucial momentum heading into the second half of the season.
Drew Allar led the charge for the Steelers with an impressive performance, throwing for 250 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to deliver in high-pressure situations. Meanwhile, Lamar Jackson kept the Ravens competitive with 302 passing yards, demonstrating his elusive playmaking ability, though it ultimately wasn't enough to secure the win. Zay Flowers emerged as a standout receiver for Baltimore, racking up 130 receiving yards and proving to be a reliable target downfield.
Defensively, the Steelers were formidable, with Robert Spears-Jennings making a game-changing impact by snagging two interceptions, disrupting the Ravens' offensive rhythm. Payton Wilson also contributed with five total tackles, helping to stifle Baltimore's ground game. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Spears-Jennings' second interception thwarted a potential game-tying drive, allowing Pittsburgh to secure the victory and maintain their grip on the playoff picture.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 33 | 19 | 58% | 302 | 2 | 4 | 68.8 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 17 | 11 | 65% | 205 | 3 | 2 | 106.2 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Pope | HB | 13 | 51 | 3.9 | 22 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 5 | 30 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Eli Heidenreich | HB | 4 | 6 | 1.5 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Josh McKee | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zay Flowers | WR | 5 | 130 | 26.0 | 22 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 1 | 70 | 70.0 | 27 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 10 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 20 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 12 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | — | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 9 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Riley Nowakowski | TE | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Josh McKee | HB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 16 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jamie Pope | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 18 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Matthew Hibner | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Green | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Colon | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gabe Rubio | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Logan Lee | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chandler Rivers | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |

