Steelers Stay in Playoff Contention with Victory Against Ravens
Quarterback Mason Rudolph played a key role in the Steelers' win, connecting with Diontae Johnson for a pivotal 71-yard touchdown in challenging weather conditions.
The Baltimore Ravens' impressive six-game win streak came to an end with a 17-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the short-handed Ravens achieved a significant goal by avoiding catastrophic injuries to starters in the regular-season finale. Despite already securing the AFC's No. 1 seed and the AFC North title, the Ravens (13-4) rested key players, including NFL MVP favorite Lamar Jackson, along with Odell Beckham Jr., Zay Flowers, Kevin Zeitler, Roquan Smith, Kyle Hamilton, and Marlon Humphrey, who collectively accounted for 94 starts this season and 12 Pro Bowl appearances.
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The Steelers, fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive, emerged victorious. However, the win was overshadowed by concern for star pass-rusher T.J. Watt, who suffered a left knee injury during the game. Watt, a Defensive Player of the Year contender leading the NFL with 19 sacks, was a crucial component of the Steelers' defense.
Quarterback Mason Rudolph played a key role in the Steelers' win, connecting with Diontae Johnson for a pivotal 71-yard touchdown in challenging weather conditions. Running back Najee Harris achieved a franchise milestone by surpassing 1,000 rushing yards in each of his first three seasons.
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The Ravens, despite a sluggish performance by backup quarterback Tyler Huntley, have a two-week break before hosting a divisional playoff game. The loss marked the end of their regular season, and they now aim for their first playoff win since the 2020 season. Notably, Isaiah Likely continued his impressive touchdown streak in the absence of Mark Andrews, contributing to the Ravens' offensive efforts.
The Steelers' playoff hopes now hinge on various scenarios, both in terms of their fate and the prognosis for the injured T.J. Watt. Despite the challenging weather conditions, the game witnessed key plays, turnovers, and an overall sense of unpredictability.
