Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-0
14
FINAL
31
Baltimore
Ravens
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Baltimore Ravens secured a decisive 31-14 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 18 of the 2026 season, clinching a playoff berth with the win. With both teams vying for postseason position, the Ravens delivered a dominant performance at home, sending a strong message as they head into the playoffs.
Lamar Jackson was the standout performer for Baltimore, throwing for 233 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his prolific ability to lead the offense. His precision in the passing game kept the Steelers' defense on their heels, while Eli Heidenreich led the ground game for Pittsburgh with 66 rushing yards, and Michael Pittman provided a spark in the receiving corps with 91 yards. However, it was Jackson's connection with his receivers that ultimately dictated the game’s tempo.
Baltimore's defense was relentless, highlighted by Trenton Simpson's eight total tackles and Trey Hendrickson’s two sacks, which pressured the Steelers' offense throughout. Key interceptions from Marlon Humphrey not only stifled Pittsburgh's scoring opportunities but also shifted momentum decisively in favor of the Ravens. The game's turning point came when Humphrey's second pick set up a quick touchdown, extending Baltimore's lead and effectively sealing the outcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 30 | 18 | 233 | 4 | 0 | 124.0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 36 | 16 | 191 | 2 | 3 | 45.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eli Heidenreich | HB | 13 | 66 | 5.1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 16 | 53 | 3.3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 6 | 35 | 5.8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 5 | 7 | 1.4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Adam Randall | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pittman | WR | 5 | 91 | 18.2 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Elijah Sarratt | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 5 | 33 | 6.6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Matthew Hibner | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Green | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Jones | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chandler Rivers | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tavius Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Higgins IV | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adisa Isaac | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Young | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 53 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

