The NFL #1 quarterback in QBRJackson had a passing percentage of 16-33 for 207 yards (6.3 average), one touchdown, one interception and a rating of 66.1, his lowest this season. Jackson will have to wait a few weeks to get a much-needed win over the Steelers after the Ravens played neutral for most of the afternoon in an 18-16 loss to Pittsburgh at Acrisure Stadium.
The Steelers held the Ravens' top-ranked offense to 329 yards rushing and just 124 yards rushing. Justin Tucker's two missed field goals will add to the two-point loss. On the day, Tucker was 1-for-3 on field goal attempts, while Steelers kicker Chris Boswell was perfect at 6-for-6, including a 57-yard field goal.
As the Chargers begin their preparations, here is an immediate analysis of the loss.
November 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) catches a pass past Baltimore Ravens cornerback Brandon Stephens (21) in the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Pickens and Russell Wilson develop great chemistry. The former Georgia wide receiver had eight catches for 89 yards (11.1 average) and a touchdown on the day.
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 17: Head coach John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens speaks with Kyle Hamilton #14 during the second quarter of a game at Acrisure Stadium on November 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Early in the fourth quarter, Baltimore committed nine critical penalties for 65 yards. In total, John Harbaugh's team was penalized twelve times, costing them 80 yards.
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 17: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens is hit by Nick Herbig #51 of the Pittsburgh Steelers as he attempts a pass in the second quarter of a game at Acrisure Stadium on November 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh's Super Bowl-worthy defense kept the NFL's most explosive offense to a minimum on Sunday. The Steelers held the Ravens' top-ranked offense to 329 yards rushing and just 124 yards rushing.
November 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers place kicker Chris Boswell (9) shoots a field goal off the hand of punter Corliss Waitman (8) against the Baltimore Ravens in the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
The Steelers kicker outscored the Ravens' offense on Sunday, hitting six field goals.
November 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Isaiahh Loudermilk (92) tackles Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) in the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory attribution: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
On a play that looked more like a triple option than an RPO, Lamar Jackson was flushed left and threw the 2-point attempt incomplete after Nick Herbig applied pressure, and Joey Porter Jr. made the stop. The Steelers' lead was 18-16 with 1:06 left.
