Pittsburgh
Steelers
11-5
20
FINAL
12
Baltimore
Ravens
1-15
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 18 showdown, the Pittsburgh Steelers secured a 20-12 victory over the Baltimore Ravens, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season comes to a close. With both teams vying for postseason momentum, the Steelers emerged victorious in a hard-fought battle that showcased their offensive prowess.
Aaron Rodgers led the charge for Pittsburgh with a solid performance, throwing for 205 yards and demonstrating poise in key moments. Rico Dowdle complemented the passing game with a strong ground effort, racking up 77 rushing yards. Despite the Ravens' struggles, Lamar Jackson managed to connect for one touchdown, while Trey Palmer provided a bright spot with 86 receiving yards.
Defensively, T.J. Watt was a standout for the Steelers, recording 1.5 sacks that disrupted Baltimore's rhythm and ultimately contributed to the game's turning point. Meanwhile, Kyle Hamilton made an impact for the Ravens with seven tackles and an interception, but it wasn't enough to overcome Pittsburgh's defensive pressure. The Steelers' ability to limit big plays and capitalize on opportunities proved decisive in their win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 38 | 20 | 205 | 1 | 1 | 66.2 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 21 | 15 | 193 | 1 | 0 | 115.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 13 | 77 | 5.9 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 10 | 69 | 6.9 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 19 | 56 | 2.9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 4 | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 4 | 5 | 1.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Matthew Hibner | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kaden Wetjen | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Palmer | WR | 4 | 86 | 21.5 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 6 | 75 | 12.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 6 | 64 | 10.7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Matthew Hibner | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kaden Wetjen | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Durham Smythe | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | SAM | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ameer Speed | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | MIKE | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yahya Black | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Israel Mukuamu | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 2 | 3 | 0 | 37 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 4 | 4 | 0 | 41 |

