The journey isn’t complete, but the Ravens avoided embarrassment and moved onto the AFC Divisional Round of the playoffs with a convincing 28-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday night.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson was 16-21 passing for 175 yards, two touchdowns, and a 132.0 rating. Jackson rushed 15 times for 81 yards, while Derrick Henry carried the night, logging 186 yards on 26 rushing attempts and two touchdowns.
Baltimore’s defense held Pittsburgh to 280 yards of offense, with just 29 yards rushing on the ground as Najee Harris finished with six carries for 17 yards, and Jaylen Warren had two carries for six yards on the night as the Steelers had the football for just 20:27.
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 11: Derrick Henry #22 of the Baltimore Ravens runs the ball for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the AFC Wild Card Playoff at M&T Bank Stadium on January 11, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
Had the Ravens pulled off the trade deadline deal with Tennessee last year, Baltimore might be playing for back-to-back Super Bowls. On Saturday night, Derrick Henry ran for a team playoff record 186 yards and two touchdowns, and the Ravens dominated the Steelers in the trenches.
Jan 11, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) looks to pass against Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson (41) in the second quarter in an AFC wild card game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
Jackson was 16-21 passing for 175 yards, two touchdowns, and a 132.0 rating. Jackson rushed 15 times for 81 yards; more importantly, the MVP candidate logged another playoff win.
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 11: Isaiah Likely #80 of the Baltimore Ravens runs the ball after a catch during the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the AFC Wild Card Playoff at M&T Bank Stadium on January 11, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
With Zay Flowers ruled out, the Ravens’ backup tight end had three catches for 53 yards (17.7 avg), replacing the big play potential lost by the wide receiver’s absence.
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 11: Russell Wilson #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws a pass during the first quarter during the AFC Wild Card Playoff at…
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