Like most rivalry games against the Steelers, Sunday's came down to the wire.
Unfortunately for the Ravens, they ended up on the wrong side of the divisional showdown, falling to Pittsburgh, 27-22, in the battle for first place in the AFC North.
Here's how the Ravens' second straight loss went down:
Turning Point
After falling behind 17-3 in the first half, the Ravens appeared to regain the lead late in the fourth quarter on a Lamar Jackson touchdown pass to Isaiah Likely, sending the crowd in M&T Bank Stadium into a frenzy. But before the Ravens could trot out the extra-point unit, that frenzy turned into boos when Likely's touchdown was erased after review.
Baltimore couldn't find the end zone again and turned it over on downs. Although the Ravens' defense forced a punt on the ensuing possession, the Ravens couldn't mount a successful game-winning drive, ending with Pittsburgh sacking Jackson.
Top Play
Keaton Mitchell had his longest run of the season in the third quarter, cutting past several Steelers defenders and racing down the sideline for a 55-yard gain. The long run set up a 4-yard touchdown pass from Jackson to Isaiah Likely for Likely's first touchdown of the season. Mitchell left the game with a knee injury following his long run and did not return. He finished with 76 yards on six carries.
Scoring Summary
| Scoring Play | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Quarter | Ravens: (10:58), Tyler Loop 36-yard field goal | 3-0, Ravens |
| Steelers: (7:13), Aaron Rodgers 1-yard run | 7-3, Steelers | |
| 2nd Quarter | Steelers: (10:39), Chris Boswell 23-yard field goal | 10-3, Steelers |
| Steelers: (6:05), Kenneth Gainwell 6-yard run | 17-3, Steelers | |
| Ravens: (0:16), Lamar Jackson 6-yard run | 17-9, Steelers | |
| 3rd Quarter | Steelers: (10:57), Chris Boswell 28-yard field goal | 20-9, Steelers |
| Ravens: (7:35), Isaiah Likely 4-yard pass from Lamar Jackson | 20-16, Steelers | |
| Steelers: (3:30), Jaylen Warren 38-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers | 27-16, Steelers | |
| 4th Quarter | Ravens: (13:43), Tyler Loop 28-yard field goal | 27-19, Steelers |
| Ravens: (7:10), Tyler Loop 36-yard field goal | 27-22, Steelers |
Statistical Breakdown
Offensive Stats
| Ravens | Steelers | |
|---|---|---|
| Passing Leader | Lamar Jackson (219 yards) | Aaron Rodgers (284 yards) |
| Receiving Leader | Zay Flowers (124 yards) | DK Metcalf (148 yards) |
| Rushing Leader | Derrick Henry (94 yards) | Kenneth Gainwell (15 yards) |
Defensive Stats
| Ravens | Steelers | |
|---|---|---|
| Sacks | 0 | 2 |
| Turnovers Forced | 0 | 1 |
Team Stats
| Ravens | Steelers | |
|---|---|---|
| Time of Possession | 33:44 | 26:16 |
| Total Yards | 420 | 318 |
| Penalties | 5 for 39 | 7 for 33 |
| 3rd Down Efficiency | 7-of-18 | 6-of-14 |
| 1st Downs | 22 | 13 |
Stock Watch
Jackson
Jackson completed 19 of 35 passes for 219 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. His interception in the second quarter led to the Steelers taking a commanding 17-3 lead. Jackson also had 43 rushing yards and a touchdown on seven carries.
WR Zay Flowers
Flowers eclipsed the 100-yard mark for the first time since Week 1. The Pro Bowl receiver finished with 124 yards on eight catches.
Secondary
The Steelers' offense had struggled to hit downfield throws all season, but they converted for several chunk plays on the Ravens' secondary. Rodgers completed 22 of 34 passes for a season high 284 yards. Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf had his most productive outing of the season as well, racking up 148 yards on seven catches.
Up Next
The Ravens have another critical AFC North matchup against the Bengals in Cincinnati next Sunday at 1 p.m.
