Pittsburgh
Steelers
5-11
24
FINAL
27
Baltimore
Ravens
9-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling conclusion to the regular season, the Baltimore Ravens narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-24 at home, clinching a crucial victory in Week 18. With playoff positions on the line, this matchup proved to be a pivotal moment for both teams as they gear up for the postseason.
Lamar Jackson led the charge for Baltimore, throwing for 254 yards and showcasing his dual-threat capabilities. On the other side, Aaron Rodgers found the end zone twice, throwing for two touchdowns despite the loss. Jaylen Warren carried the load for the Steelers on the ground, racking up 109 rushing yards, but it was Mark Andrews who shone brightly for the Ravens with a stellar 126 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Ravens stepped up when it mattered most, with Nnamdi Madubuike recording five tackles to lead the charge. The game's turning point came in the fourth quarter when Baltimore's defense stifled a Steelers drive, setting the stage for a game-winning field goal. T.J. Watt's two sacks kept the pressure on Jackson, but it was Jalen Ramsey's interception that ultimately highlighted the Steelers' defensive efforts, though it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 21 | 16 | 76% | 254 | 1 | 1 | 112.0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 21 | 11 | 52% | 122 | 2 | 0 | 101.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 14 | 109 | 7.8 | 23 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 14 | 53 | 3.8 | 17 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Riley Nowakowski | FB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Andrews | TE | 5 | 126 | 25.2 | 73 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 5 | 72 | 14.4 | 21 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 21 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 14 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 29 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 28 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Green | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teddye Buchanan | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Wilson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chandler Rivers | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 60 |
| Blake Grupe | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 28 |

