The Pittsburgh Steelers will go to Baltimore on Saturday afternoon (4:30 p.m.) from M&T Stadium to try to sweep their bitter rival, the Ravens, and secure the AFC North division.
With wide receiver George Pickens and three defensive starters, including safety DeShon Elliott and cornerback Donte Jackson, Pittsburgh (10-4) will play despite their injuries and injuries. Despite losing wide receiver Nelson Agholor, the Ravens (9-5) are among the NFL’s healthier teams.
The Ravens will come as close to winning the AFC North as they have in weeks if they prevail. This game has significant seeding ramifications for both teams, and a Steelers victory would put an end to the race.
Following the Texans’ defeat to Kansas City earlier Saturday, Pittsburgh could place anywhere from first to third.
Both clubs are playing their second game in 11 days. On Christmas Day, the Ravens go to Houston to play the Texans, while the Steelers host the Kansas City Chiefs.
Who is going to win this game, then? For updates, keep reading this post.
The standout cornerback for the Pittsburgh Steelers has a calf problem.
The third quarter
Steelers 17, Ravens 17.
3Q Touchdown Steelers, 5:14.Russell Wilson double-clutches the catch and drags it in for a 12-yard touchdown throw from Cordarrelle Patterson. We’re all tied 17–17 in Baltimore following Chris Boswell’s PAT.
Gap flees from the shooter. As a departure from what had been a stale run game, it’s genuinely pleasant to witness.This game has been MUCH more efficient, so don’t assume it’s a coincidence.
With his calf injury, Joey Porter Jr. tried it on that final drive, but the Steelers simply pulled him off and walked him into the locker room.For the remainder of the game, he is out.
3Q at 9:31 Brilliant catch off-axis by Calvin Austin on right sideline for 44 yards on deep throw by Russell Wilson.
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3Q at 9:52 In retaliation, the Steelers force a punt following consecutive stops on Derrick Henry rushes. After a 50-yard punt from Jordan Stout, Pittsburgh gets control at their own 12.
13:45 3Q Ravens force three-and-out from Steelers.
On third down, Elandon Roberts forces a Ravens punt with a fantastic stick.
HALFTIME: Steelers 10, Ravens 17.
The game is appropriately one-score when halftime arrives. Six of the nine previous games between Pittsburgh and Baltimore have been decided by four points or less, and seven of those matches have been decided by seven points or less.
Although quarterback Russell Wilson is 12-for-16 with 110 yards and a touchdown, one of the key moments of the first half was his costly fumble inside the Ravens 5. Jaylen Warren, a running back, has 63 total yards.
Lamar Jackson, quarterback for the Ravens, is 8-for-15 with 89 yards and two touchdowns. RB Derrick Henry had 13 rushes for up to 75 yards.
In the first half of an NFL football game on Saturday, December 21, 2024, in Baltimore, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) runs with the ball while Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey, right, and linebacker Malik Harrison attempt to stop him. (Photo courtesy of Stephanie Scarbrough)AP
The second quarter
Steelers 7, Ravens 17.
0:00 2Q The Steelers’ field goal. After a strong late drive, Chris Boswell put Pittsburgh within a score with a 51-yard field goal. Russell Wilson scored 37 yards in 1:43, nine plays, and a clinical work into FG range.
2Q Ravens field goal at 1:43.Following a snap struggle, Justin Tucker made a 51-yard field goal. 39 yards, 10 plays, 4:14.
2:00 2Q The Ravens will play at PIT 34 with a two-minute warning. Derrick and Lamar Jackson The architects, Henry, are trying to push for two scores. Jackson is currently 7-for-13 for 88 yards and two touchdowns. On 13 carries, Henry gained up to 75 yards.
5:57 2Q After the Steelers go 3-and-out, the Ravens seize control at their own 28. The fumble by Russell Wilson has caused the Steelers to lose their magic.
2Q Ravens Touchdown at 7:28. On 3rd-and-8, Lamar Jackson coolly finds Rashod Bateman in the back-left corner of the end zone for a 14-yard touchdown. The drive totals 8 plays, 96 yards, and 3:29. Baltimore is up seven thanks to Justin Tucker’s PAT.
After Minkah Fitzpatrick’s facemask and a 14-yard receiving gain by Zay Flowers, the Ravens entered the red zone at 8:35 in the second quarter.
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2Q 8:52 Ravens RB Justice Hill carries 25 yards to the left sideline, but Damontae Kazee rips his legs away from him and he falls, hitting the ground with his head first. For a while, Hill is immobile, but he eventually gets back up.
10:57 2Q Wilson pulls off and runs inside the five as the Steelers drive and the Red Sea opens, only to be smashed by Ar Darius Washington, a product of TCU. Wilson is forced to fumble by Washington, but Kyle Van Noy recovers it and returns the ball to Baltimore at the 4-yard line.
Pittsburgh had been cooking, so there was a big switch in momentum.
13:32 2Q Jordan Stout rewards Pittsburgh with a shanked punt that barely travels 14 yards after the Steelers force the Ravens to punt. PIT 44 is where the Steelers play.
2Q Touchdown Steelers, 14:56.Russell Wilson makes a play-action pass from the 1-yard line, and MyCole Pruitt runs the entire length of the back end zone to bring it in. The TD drive was 10 plays and 73 yards over 5:56.
Due to a hip injury, Ben Skowronek’s return is uncertain.
Ravens 7, Steelers 0 at the end of the first quarter
2:00 1Q The Steelers drive close to the red zone. Wilson finds Ben Skowronek for a first-down pickup by improvising. Jaylen Warren, meanwhile, is running good and has twice been off-tackle to the right side. To reach the Ravens’ 1-yard line, Wilson finds Van Jefferson in the center of the field on a long slant.
5:00 1Q Due to a right calf injury, Joey Porter Jr. was declared questionable to return.
Touchdown Ravens, 1Q, 5:52.An unmarked Isaiah Likely receives a 9-yard touchdown ball from Lamar Jackson on the right sideline. Baltimore scores first after Justin Tucker PAT raises the score to seven.
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7:11 1Q Joey Porter Jr.’s injury timeout (right calf). At PIT 8, the Ravens have the ball. Derrick Henry has been stinging the Pittsburgh defense and has entered the second level several times. He has already gained 53 yards on six rushes.
9:17 1Q The Pittsburgh team is out three and out. Russell Wilson made an incomplete pass and Najee Harris scored two runs.
At PIT 41, the Ravens recover after fumbling the punt. Chris Board recovered after James Pierre caused a fumble on Desmond King.
11:01 1Q Derrick Henry’s 14-yard carry and Zay Flowers’ 14-yard reception give the Ravens a strong start, but Alex Highsmith’s sack and forced fumble on Lamar Jackson cause them to stall in PIT territory. After Tylan Wallace prevented it from entering the end zone, drive stalled and Baltimore punts were downed at the 3-yard line.
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This spread is -7 Ravens. That would buck recent trend – Steelers have owned this matchup.Pittsburgh has won eight of the last nine meetings. All eight victories have come by a TD or less, including five by four points or less.
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With the Chiefs win over the Texans, the Steelers are mathematically eliminated from contention for the No. 1 seed
Steelers inactives:QB Justin FieldsWR George PickensS DeShon ElliottCB Donte JacksonDT Larry OgunjobiSo, all those who were listed as questionable or worse on the injury report are OUT.
Donte Jackson is out on the field pregame, but I haven’t seen him warm up. Looks like he’s in tennis shoes.Cory Trice, JPJ, and James Pierre were working together.I would say it looks like he’s probably out.
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