The Baltimore Ravens have punched their playoff ticket and silenced questions about their arch-rival loss with a 34-17 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The win, coupled with other AFC North teams’ losses, has pushed the Ravens into a tie for first place.
A standout defensive performance from the secondary, led by All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton and rookie Ar’Darius Washington, played a crucial role in securing the win. Marlon Humphrey’s pick-six in the fourth quarter sealed the deal, extending Baltimore’s lead to 31-17.
Lamar Jackson had an exceptional game against his division rivals, throwing for 207 yards and three touchdowns, while improving his career record against the Steelers to 2-4. The Ravens’ offense proved dynamic, with multiple players scoring touchdown catches.
The win has given the Ravens a significant boost heading into their Christmas Day matchup against the Houston Texans. With momentum on their side, Baltimore now looks like a team that could be peaking at the right time, despite being considered a coin flip in the AFC North standings.
The Ravens’ playoff aspirations are now within reach, and with the division title hanging in the balance, this win will serve as a crucial momentum booster for the team.
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