Steelers Secure Close Victory Over Ravens in Final Minute Drama

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17/11/2024 22h30

**Steelers Edge Ravens in Thrilling One-Score Game**

In another tightly contested matchup, the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Baltimore Ravens 18-16 on Sunday. The game took place in Pittsburgh and was decided in the final moments, showcasing intense action and strategic plays from both sides.

Lamar Jackson and Zay Flowers connected for a 16-yard touchdown with just 1:06 remaining, cutting the Steelers' lead to two points. However, the Steelers' pass rush forced Jackson into an incomplete pass on the subsequent two-point conversion attempt. The Steelers cemented their victory when Najee Harris ran for a crucial first down on a third down during the last minute of play.

Earlier in the drive, Justin Fields replaced Russell Wilson momentarily and nearly clinched the game with a run around the left side of the line but opted to slide before the first down. This decision led to one more play, where Harris took charge to secure the win. Notably, Pittsburgh is now 4-0 with Wilson as the starting quarterback, and this victory came despite the team failing to score a touchdown. Wilson's end zone interception curtailed their best scoring opportunity, while kicker Chris Boswell converted six field goals, three of which were from 50 yards or longer.

The Ravens were plagued by three critical turnovers, notably a pass intercept which Steelers linebacker Logan Wilson stripped from running back Justice Hill. Combined with multiple penalties, these errors overshadowed Jackson’s performance, who completed 16 of 33 passes against a tough Steelers defense.

Historically, the Steelers’ defense has posed significant challenges for Jackson and the Ravens. With this latest victory, the Steelers, now standing at 8-2, look forward to their next matchup against Cleveland on Thursday night. Meanwhile, the Ravens aim to bounce back from this defeat when they face the Chargers next weekend, keeping their divisional aspirations alive for the season.

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