The Pittsburgh Steelers secured a 27-19 victory over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 14, reclaiming the top spot in the AFC North. Aaron Rodgers delivered a strong performance with 284 passing yards and a rushing touchdown, while the defense held firm against Baltimore's offense. This win improves Pittsburgh's record and sets up a crucial rematch in Week 18.
In a pivotal AFC North matchup on Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Baltimore Ravens 27-19 at M&T Bank Stadium, taking control of the division standings. The game marked a turning point for Pittsburgh, who had struggled recently but responded with a balanced effort on both sides of the ball.
Aaron Rodgers, the Steelers' quarterback, completed 23 of 34 passes for 284 yards and one touchdown, earning an 88.0 PFF grade. He also added a rushing touchdown, his first since 2022, showcasing improved mobility at age 42 despite a recent wrist injury. Rodgers connected on deep throws, including a 52-yard bomb to DK Metcalf on the opening play and another sideline strike to start the second half. These plays exploited Baltimore's single-high safety looks, such as Cover 1, allowing Pittsburgh to stretch the field after a month without completions of 20-plus air yards.
The Steelers' offense found rhythm in the passing game, though the run game managed only 34 yards. Jaylen Warren scored on a 38-yard touchdown catch, capitalizing on a coverage bust where tight end Pat Freiermuth was also wide open in the end zone. Pass protection held up, giving Rodgers clean pockets for nearly four seconds on key plays.
Defensively, Pittsburgh limited the Ravens to 19 points, forcing turnovers and containing Lamar Jackson, who scored two touchdowns but couldn't mount a comeback. Jackson scrambled less effectively since his injury return, with Baltimore's offense ranking low in points per drive at 1.96.
Head coach Mike Tomlin motivated the team by emphasizing the rivalry's history, showing clips of past Steelers-Ravens clashes, including Troy Polamalu's interceptions. This focus helped Pittsburgh overcome external noise about Tomlin's future.
The victory boosts the Steelers' playoff odds to 66%, but challenges remain with injuries at offensive tackle, including Calvin Anderson on IR. A Week 18 rematch with Baltimore will likely decide the division.
