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Game Recap
The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 24-13 in an AFC Wild Card playoff game on Saturday. The Ravens dominated the first half, scoring 21 unanswered points and holding the Steelers to just 2 yards of offense.
Key Performances
- Lamar Jackson (Ravens QB): 16/21 for 175 yards and a touchdown, plus 81 rushing yards
- Derrick Henry (Ravens RB): 186 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns
- Russell Wilson (Steelers QB): 20/29 for 270 yards and 2 touchdowns
Game Highlights
- The Ravens’ first drive was a 13-play, 95-yard touchdown march that took over 7 minutes off the clock.
- Henry had a 34-yard gain on a direct snap from center, and later broke free for a 44-yard touchdown run in the third quarter.
- Jackson nearly used up the remaining time on a scramble before dumping the ball off to Justice Hill for a touchdown with 2 seconds left in the half.
Postgame Reaction
- Ravens coach John Harbaugh praised his team’s ability to execute their game plan and avoid mistakes.
- Steelers coach Mike Tomlin acknowledged that the Ravens were the better team, citing Jackson’s unique talents as a key factor.
- The loss marks the end of the Steelers’ season, which saw them drop five straight games to close out the year.
Injury Update
- Pittsburgh T Dan Moore Jr. injured an ankle.
- Lamar Jackson took a knee to the back but was not limited by the issue.
What’s Next
- The Ravens will face either Houston or Buffalo in the next round, depending on the outcome of Sunday’s game between Denver and Buffalo. If Denver wins, Baltimore will host Houston; otherwise, they’ll travel to Buffalo to face Josh Allen and the Bills.