Baltimore
Ravens
0-1
17
FINAL
28
Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a pivotal Week 9 matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers topped the Baltimore Ravens with a final score of 28-17, solidifying their position in the playoff race. This victory not only boosts the Steelers' confidence but also puts them in a strong position as the season approaches its final stretch.
Dante Moore showcased his impressive skills under center, throwing for 304 yards and connecting on four touchdown passes, effectively leading the Steelers' offense. Jaxon Smith-Njigba was a standout receiver, racking up 126 yards, making crucial catches that kept the chains moving and the Ravens' defense on their heels. Meanwhile, Derrick Henry managed to put together a solid performance for Baltimore, but his 65 rushing yards weren't enough to match Pittsburgh's explosive aerial attack.
Defensively, the Steelers made their presence felt with Jamel Dean recording three total tackles and an interception, while Derrick Harmon contributed with 1.5 sacks. The turning point came in the second quarter when Dean's interception shifted momentum, allowing Pittsburgh to capitalize with a touchdown drive that extended their lead. The Ravens struggled to recover from that moment, ultimately falling short as the Steelers held off their late-game surge.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Moore | QB | 22 | 17 | 77% | 304 | 4 | 1 | 139.2 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 24 | 12 | 50% | 195 | 1 | 3 | 51.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 6 | 65 | 10.8 | 11 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Elijah Sarratt | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 3 | 126 | 42.0 | 58 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 2 | 76 | 38.0 | 41 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 28 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Elijah Sarratt | WR | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 26 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 16 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 25 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 17 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Charlie Becker | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 8 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamel Dean | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chandler Rivers | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshaun Benny | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Scott | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |

