The Baltimore Ravens rested a number of of their stars Saturday, together with seemingly MVP Lamar Jackson, as a result of they’d clinched the AFC’s No. 1 seed.
And the Pittsburgh Steelers took benefit, protecting their playoff hopes alive with a 17-10 win over their AFC North rival.
Najee Harris opened up the scoring with a landing on the Steelers’ second drive of the sport. In sloppy climate, each offenses stalled, however the Ravens matched with an Isaiah Seemingly landing simply earlier than the half.
Within the first half-hour, the groups mixed for six punts and three fumbles.
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Larry Ogunjobi (99) of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates with teammates after a fumble restoration within the second quarter of a sport in opposition to the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Financial institution Stadium Jan. 6, 2024, in Baltimore. (Patrick Smith/Getty Pictures)
The third quarter was scoreless, and the Steelers hit a house run with a 71-yard landing by Diontae Johnson to take a 14-7 lead with 14:49 left within the sport.
After the groups exchanged punts once more, the Ravens misplaced their second fumble, this one on their very own aspect of the sphere. The Steelers took benefit however settled for a discipline aim regardless of attending to Baltimore’s 2-yard line.
Najee Harris (22) of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs the ball within the second quarter of a sport in opposition to the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Financial institution Stadium Jan. 6, 2024, in Baltimore. (Patrick Smith/Getty Pictures)
Baltimore kicked a discipline aim with 16 seconds left, however its subsequent onside kick was unsuccessful.
Harris hadn’t rushed for 100 yards in a sport this season previous to final week. He’s now performed it in back-to-back video games. He ran for 112 yards on 26 carries.
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Mason Rudolph obtained the beginning over Kenny Pickett and accomplished 18 of his 20 passes for 152 yards.
The win got here at a value to the Steelers after T.J. Watt left the sport with a knee damage within the second half.
Mason Rudolph (2) of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws a cross within the second quarter of a sport in opposition to the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Financial institution Stadium Jan. 6, 2024, in Baltimore. (Patrick Smith/Getty Pictures)
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The Steelers want both the Buffalo Payments or Jacksonville Jaguars to lose (the Jags also can tie) to make the playoffs. Pittsburgh can also qualify if Saturday night time’s Colts-Texans matchup ends in a tie.
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