Playing in a driving rain storm all afternoon, the Steelers kept their playoff hopes alive while snapping the Ravens ‘ game-winning streak.
After securing the AFC’s No. 1 seed and the AFC North title by defeating the Dolphins in Week 17, the Ravens (13-4) entered Saturday’s game against their division rival with no playoff ramifications for themselves.
Baltimore will finish the regular season 13-4 after a desperate Pittsburgh squad (10-7) held on for a 17-10 win at sloppy M&T Bank Stadium.
Baltimore sat NFL MVP favorite Lamar Jackson and six other starters: Wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr. and Zay Flowers, guard Kevin Zeitler, middle linebacker Roquan Smith, safety Kyle Hamilton, and cornerback Marlon Humphrey.
With the Ravens set for a Wild Card week bye and the Steelers needing help on Sunday, here’s an instant analysis of the loss.
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 06: Diontae Johnson #18 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs up the field in the fourth quarter of a game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on January 06, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
After defeating Baltimore, Pittsburgh needs the Miami Dolphins to defeat the Buffalo Bills and Tennessee Titans to upset the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.
With the win today, the Steelers get in the playoffs if:
Texans and Colts tie OR
Jaguars lose to Titans OR
Bills lose to Dolphins— Ryan Mink (@ryanmink) January 7, 2024
Jan 6, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) leads the offense in the first quarter touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports
The Ravens are the AFC North Champions and overall No. 1 seed, but they don’t want the Steelers to sneak in the postseason and potentially win a game.
#Steelers have beaten the #Ravens 7 of their last 8 meetings – six of those came without Ben. Just leaving that there.
— Neal Coolong (@NealCoolong) January 7, 2024
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 06: Najee Harris #22 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs the ball up the field in the second quarter of a game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on January 06, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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