Pittsburgh
Steelers
10-6
21
FINAL
56
Baltimore
Ravens
12-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 18 matchup, the Baltimore Ravens dismantled the Pittsburgh Steelers with a commanding final score of 56-21, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season comes to a close. The Ravens showcased their dominance, leaving the Steelers reeling in what turned out to be a one-sided affair.
Drake Maye was the star of the night for Baltimore, throwing for 291 yards and four touchdowns while also leading the ground game with an impressive 121 rushing yards. His dual-threat performance kept the Steelers' defense on their heels, and the passing game was further bolstered by Kyle Pitts Sr., who racked up 102 receiving yards. The offensive efficiency of the Ravens was on full display as they found the end zone repeatedly.
Defensively, it was a strong outing for the Ravens, highlighted by Byron Young's two sacks that disrupted the Steelers' rhythm. Dillon Thieneman led the charge with five total tackles, ensuring that the Steelers struggled to find any momentum throughout the game. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Maye connected with Pitts for a long touchdown, shifting the game's momentum firmly in Baltimore's favor and leaving Pittsburgh unable to recover.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 18 | 11 | 61% | 291 | 4 | 2 | 105.0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 21 | 5 | 24% | 97 | 1 | 2 | 22.6 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 12 | 121 | 10.1 | 15 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 8 | 81 | 10.1 | 8 | 2 | 69 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 12 | 38 | 3.2 | 11 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 5 | 102 | 20.4 | 49 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 3 | 92 | 30.7 | 47 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 2 | 89 | 44.5 | 26 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 16 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 7 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaquan Brisker | FS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rayshawn Jenkins | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey Bassa | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Preston Smith | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Little | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |

