Pittsburgh
Steelers
5-11
22
FINAL
25
Baltimore
Ravens
5-11
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 18 matchup, the Baltimore Ravens narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers, finishing with a final score of 25-22. This victory solidifies Baltimore's playoff positioning, while the Steelers will be left to reflect on a hard-fought season as they miss the postseason.
Lamar Jackson led the Ravens’ offense with two touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to deliver in clutch moments. Drew Allar, despite the loss, put up impressive numbers for Pittsburgh, throwing for 265 yards and keeping his team competitive throughout the game. Meanwhile, Derrick Henry contributed significantly on the ground, accumulating 71 rushing yards to complement the aerial attack, and DK Metcalf stood out for the Steelers with an impressive 117 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Ravens made crucial plays that shifted the momentum, highlighted by Tavius Robinson's two sacks and Marlon Humphrey's interception, which proved pivotal in keeping the Steelers at bay. Baltimore's defense was instrumental in stifling Pittsburgh's comeback attempts, particularly during the fourth quarter when they held strong after the Steelers closed the gap. The turning point came late in the game when Humphrey's pick set up a critical drive that ultimately secured the Ravens' playoff berth.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 37 | 21 | 265 | 1 | 2 | 65.7 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 43 | 22 | 178 | 2 | 0 | 77.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 15 | 71 | 4.7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 12 | 49 | 4.1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 8 | 41 | 5.1 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 9 | 30 | 3.3 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 6 | 23 | 3.8 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 7 | 20 | 2.9 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 4 | 3 | 0.8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 8 | 117 | 14.6 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kaden Wetjen | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 4 | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Matthew Hibner | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tavius Robinson | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Young | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chandler Rivers | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamon Dumas-Johnson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aeneas Peebles | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 3 | 4 | 2 | 44 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

