PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 08: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens attempts a pass during the third quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
The Baltimore Ravens matched the Steelers’ total of 10 wins by defeating them at home 34-17. Here are 5 takeaways from the game.
King Henry’s Big Day
KANSAS CITY, MO – SEPTEMBER 05: Derrick Henry #22 of the Baltimore Ravens warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 5, 2024 in Kansas City, California. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
The Steelers may have kept Derrick Henry out of the end zone, but they certainly couldn’t stop him otherwise. The Ravens running back finished the game with 162 yards rushing on 24 carries.
Lamar Efficient Again
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, JANUARY 20: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens throws the ball in the AFC Divisional Playoff game against the Houston Texans at M&T Bank Stadium on January 20, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens defeated the Texans 34-10. (Photo by Kirby Lee/Getty Images)
Despite a second-half interception, Lamar Jackson had another good day at the office. He kept the Ravens offense moving with 229 total yards and three passing TDs.
Wilson Not Good Enough
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 9: Russell Wilson #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers warms up before the preseason game against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium on August 9, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
Russell Wilson won’t look back on this game too fondly – 217 passing yards, 2 TDs, a lost fumble, and an interception. The Steelers scored just 7 second-half points, and his pick-six essentially put the game out of reach.
Ravens Receivers Making Plays
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – SEPTEMBER 10: Zay Flowers #4 of the Baltimore Ravens runs with the ball in front of Steven Nelson #21 of the Houston Texans at M&T Bank Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
With the Ravens’ running game as productive as it is, the team’s pass-catchers have not always had the chance to shine. However, Zay Flowers and Mark Andrews both got in on the act today. Flowers led all receivers with 100 yards, and Andrews picked up 37 yards and a score.
Ravens Defense Punishes Steeler Mistakes
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 05: A Boise State Broncos cheerleader’s “DEFENSE” sign lies on the field before the team’s game against the UNLV Rebels at Sam Boyd Stadium on October 5, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Broncos defeated the Rebels 38-13. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
The turnover battle was narrowly won by the Ravens, forcing 2 turnovers to the Steelers’ 1. The difference was that Baltimore turned those turnovers into 14 points, while the Steelers failed to score off of their turnover.
