Ravens take down Steelers to keep AFC North race open

The Baltimore Ravens secured their spot in the playoffs and kept their hopes alive for a division title with a decisive 34-17 victory over their division rival, the Pittsburgh Steelers, on Saturday. The win not only put the Ravens back in contention for the division crown but also clinched a playoff berth for the team.

The Steelers, who had the opportunity to clinch the division with a win, now find themselves tied with the Ravens with identical 10-5 records. This win for Baltimore marked only the second victory in their last 10 matchups against Pittsburgh. The Steelers had already secured a playoff spot prior to this game.

Quarterback Russell Wilson had a strong performance, throwing two touchdown passes, the second of which tied the game at 17 in the third quarter. Lamar Jackson responded with a 7-yard touchdown pass to Mark Andrews. A crucial 44-yard run by Derrick Henry set up another scoring opportunity for the Ravens.

Although Jackson was intercepted for just the fourth time this season, Marlon Humphrey came up big with an interception of his own, returning it 37 yards for a touchdown to give Baltimore a comfortable lead in a closely contested series. The game marked Jackson’s first home matchup against the Steelers since 2020, and he improved his record to 2-4 against Pittsburgh as a starter.

Derrick Henry had an outstanding game, rushing for 162 yards to help propel the Ravens to victory. The Ravens capitalized on turnovers, recovering three of their own fumbles and making key takeaways to secure the win.

Looking ahead, the Steelers will face Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day before wrapping up their season against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Ravens, on the other hand, will travel to Houston to take on the Texans on Christmas Day before finishing the season at home against the Cleveland Browns.

In conclusion, the Ravens’ playoff hopes are still alive thanks to their impressive win over the Steelers. With just two weeks left in the regular season, both teams will be looking to finish strong and secure their spots in the postseason.

This article was written by Jackson Thompson, a sports writer for Fox News Digital with experience covering major sporting events like the Super Bowl and NBA Finals. He has interviewed notable athletes such as Usain Bolt, Rob Gronkowski, and Mike Trout.