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this baltimore ravens They’re built to run, and that’s exactly what they did to win their first playoff game of the year.
Baltimore totaled 299 yards (they had 300 yards before the final kneel), with Derrick Henry getting most of the yards in a 28-14 victory over Baltimore. pittsburg steelers Saturday.
The Steelers offense was blank throughout the first half, punting on all four of their drives. Not so with the Ravens. The first time they had the ball, they marched 95 yards down the field, with Lamar Jackson finding Rashod Bateman for a 15-yard touchdown. In the second quarter, there were another 13 possessions (all runs), this time scored by Henry.
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Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) speaks with wide receiver Nelson Agger after a touchdown in the third quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Wild Card Game at M&T Bank Stadium Luol (15) celebrates with quarterback Lamar Jackson (8). (Mickey Stringer – Image)
Then, with two seconds left before both teams entered the locker room, Jackson evaded pressure and found Justice Hill to make it 21-0 and give the Ravens over 300 yards of offense. Baltimore led 19-2 at halftime.
The Steelers aren’t dead yet, though. Despite being trapped at his own 2-yard line, Russell Wilson threw three punts on third down to keep the offense alive, the last of which was to Van Jefferson ( Van Jefferson’s 30-yard touchdown run gave Pittsburgh the lead in the third quarter. However, Baltimore fought back, with Henry rushing 44 yards for a score.
Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) runs for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Wild Card Game at M&T Bank Stadium. (Tommy Gilligan – Image)
However, Wilson scored another touchdown, this time from George Pickens, with 3:24 left in the third quarter to once again make it a two-score game.
Although the Ravens’ offense slowed down in the second half, Pittsburgh couldn’t do anything in the fourth quarter, committing a fumble midway through the quarter in an attempt to tie the game at one before Pickens’ touchdown capped the game. This is the final score of the game.
Total is 186 yards fight for henry 26 rushes, two of which reached the end zone. Jackson rushed for 81 yards (while completing 16 of 21 carries for 175 yards through the air).
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (7) after catching a touchdown in the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Wild Card Game at M&T Bank Stadium celebrate. (Mickey Stringer – Image)
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Baltimore now awaits their divisional round opponent, but it’s likely to be the Buffalo Bills. However, Buffalo suffered a surprising loss to the Denver Broncos and will face the Houston Texans.
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