The Baltimore Ravens advanced to the divisional round of the NFL playoffs with a 28-14 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.They dominated their division rival on the ground to the tune of almost 300 yards rushing, including 186 yards and two touchdowns from Derrick Henry. The Steelers did make things interesting with two touchdown passes from Russell Wilson in the third quarter, but it was not enough as they would use a eight-play final drive to close out the win.Lamar Jackson was equally impressive, with a 132.0 quarterback rating and 82 yards rushing. They did not need much from the passing game, as they would finish with 299 yards rushing. Justice Hill returned from injury and led the team with four catches and a touchdown.The defense had a good game, limiting the Steelers to only 29 yards rushing and sacking Wilson four times. They did allow 187 passing yards and two touchdowns in the third quarter but were able to come up with the necessary stops in the fourth quarter to keep the Steelers from scoring again. Ar’Darius Washington sealed the game with a pass deflection in the end zone on a fourth down that ended the Steelers’ chances for a comeback.This was a complete game on both sides of the ball for the Ravens who seem to have continued their strong play from the winning streak to finish the season. They took a 21-point lead early and never looked back. Even when the Steelers scored their first touchdown, the team answered with a nine-play, 98-yard drive capped off with a 44-yard touchdown run from Henry. The Ravens were fully committed to the running game, with 50 rushes in the game. That was the most rushing attempts in the playoffs since the Ravens ran the ball 52 times back in 2010 against the New England Patriots. Henry tied the NFL record with his fourth playoff game with over 150 yards rushing. The Steelers had no answer for the running game, and the Ravens took advantage of them. Up NextThe Ravens will have to wait to find out who they play next week in the divisional round of the AFC playoffs. They will take on the Buffalo Bills on the road if they win and would host the Houston Texans if the Denver Broncos manage to pull off the upset over the Bills. Luckily for them they have wins over both teams this season that they could potentially play.
The Baltimore Ravens advanced to the divisional round of the NFL playoffs with a 28-14 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
They dominated their division rival on the ground to the tune of almost 300 yards rushing, including 186 yards and two touchdowns from Derrick Henry. The Steelers did make things interesting with two touchdown passes from Russell Wilson in the third quarter, but it was not enough as they would use a eight-play final drive to close out the win.
Lamar Jackson was equally impressive, with a 132.0 quarterback rating and 82 yards rushing. They did not need much from the passing game, as they would finish with 299 yards rushing. Justice Hill returned from injury and led the team with four catches and a touchdown.
The defense had a good game, limiting the Steelers to only 29 yards rushing and sacking Wilson four times. They did allow 187 passing yards and two touchdowns in the third quarter but were able to come up with the necessary stops in the fourth quarter to keep the Steelers from scoring again. Ar’Darius Washington sealed the game with a pass deflection in the end zone on a fourth down that ended the Steelers’ chances for a comeback.
This was a complete game on both sides of the ball for the Ravens who seem to have continued their strong play from the winning streak to finish the season. They took a 21-point lead early and never looked back. Even when the Steelers scored their first touchdown, the team answered with a nine-play, 98-yard drive capped off with a 44-yard touchdown run from Henry.
The Ravens were fully committed to the running game, with 50 rushes in the game. That was the most rushing attempts in the playoffs since the Ravens ran the ball 52 times back in 2010 against the New England Patriots. Henry tied the NFL record with his fourth playoff game with over 150 yards rushing. The Steelers had no answer for the running game, and the Ravens took advantage of them.
Up Next
The Ravens will have to wait to find out who they play next week in the divisional round of the AFC playoffs. They will take on the Buffalo Bills on the road if they win and would host the Houston Texans if the Denver Broncos manage to pull off the upset over the Bills. Luckily for them they have wins over both teams this season that they could potentially play.
Lamar Jackson Baltimore Ravens Nike Game Jersey – Purple
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