The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens are tied up 7-7 coming out of halftime. The Ravens will get the ball to start the half. The Steelers largely dominated the first half, but a fumble by Jaylen Warren and a some tackling issues allowed a Ravens score on what has otherwise been a dominant day for the Steelers’ defense.
QB Mason Rudolph fumbled twice at the end of the first half, losing the second one, to erase what would have been a makeable field goal attempt. The weather has been a definite factor for both teams.
It must be noted even if the possibility is remote, QB Kenny Pickett is the primary backup and available. If Rudolph has another turnover or struggles, Mike Tomlin could pull the plug and put Pickett in.
The kickoff resulted in a touchback. Delay of game makes it 1st and 15. On 1st and 15, Gus Edwards off left tackle for a gain of 2 brought down by Cameron Heyward. 2nd and 13, T.J. Watt sacked Huntley for a loss of 3. 3rd and 16, incomplete pass. The punt went 69 yards and Calvin Austin III fumbled it, but he picked it back up and returned it 24 yards to the Pittsburgh 36-yard line.
1st and 10, Harris up the middle for 15 yards.
1st and 10, Harris up the middle for 2 yards. 2nd and 8, Harris tackled for a loss of one behind the line of scrimmage. 3rd and 9, delay of game. 3rd and 14, Rudolph bobbled the snap and fell on it for a loss. Pressley Harvin III’s punt went 39 yards, fair caught at the Baltimore 21-yard line.
1st and 10, Edwards up the middle for 2 yards. 2nd and 8, Edwards off right tackle for 1 yard. 3rd and 7, Watt picked up another sack for a loss of 8. The punt went 57 yards and was returned 7 yards to the 34-yard line.
1st and 10, Harris up the middle for 11 yards.
1st and 10, Harris tackled for a loss of 4 yards trying to find an edge around the right end. 2nd and 14, Rudolph sacked for a loss of 6 yards. 3rd and 20, Rudolph complete to Warren for a gain of just 1 yard. Harvin’s punt went 46 yards and was fair caught at the Baltimore 18-yard line.
1st and 10, Huntley incomplete to Treadwell. 2nd and 10, complete to Charlie Kolar for 12 yards.
1st and 10, Edwards up the middle for 2 yards. 2nd and 8, Huntley complete to Nelson Agholor while rolling out for 16 yards. Watt injured on the play with Montravius Adams trying to swat at the ball in the air and coming down on Watt awkwardly.
1st and 10, Edwards off right tackle for 1 yard. 2nd and 9, Huntley incomplete with Markus Golden bringing pressure. 3rd and 9, incomplete pass to Justice Hill in the flat. The punt went 40 yards and was fair caught by Austin at the 11-yard line.
On 1st and 10, Harris up the middle for 5 yards. 2nd and 5, Harris up the middle for 4 yards to break the 1000-yard mark for his third-straight season. 3rd and 1, George Pickens end around for 3 yards. Ravens S Geno Stone was injured on the play.
Watt was shown on the broadcast walking to the locker room. The fact that he is walking on his own is good, but he is probably questionable at best to return.
1st and 10, Harris up the middle for 3 yards. 2nd and 7, Harris up the middle for 3 more yards.
END OF 3RD QUARTER: 7-7 EVEN
3rd and 4, Rudolph deep pass to Diontae Johnson who broke away for a 71-yard touchdown. 14-7 Steelers.
The kickoff resulted in a touchback.
1st and 10, Melvin Gordon III up the middle for 5 yards. 2nd and 5, Gordon tackled for a loss by Golden. 3rd and 6, Huntley complete over the middle to Agholor for 6 yards to convert.
1st and 10, Gordon up the middle for 1 yard. 2nd and 9, Hill caught a short pass for 3 yards. 3rd and 6, Huntley complete to Agholor for 10 yards in the middle with plenty of defenders in the area.
1st and 10, Huntley’s pass was batted down by Adams. 2nd and 10, Huntley complete to Agholor for 2 yards. 3rd and 8, incomplete pass across the middle with Levi Wallace in coverage. The punt went 40 yards and Austin returned it 34 yards to the Pittsburgh 43-yard line.
1st and 10, Warren off left tackle for 4 yards. 2nd and 6, Warren stopped for a gain of just one up the middle. Warren fumbled again on the play, but it was recovered by Pittsburgh. 3rd and 5, Rudolph complete to Harris for no gain. Harvin’s punt went for a touchback.
1st and 10, Edwards up the middle for 7 yards. 2nd and 3, Edwards up the middle and fumbled. The fumble was recovered by Markus Golden. It seems like Eric Rowe was the one to punch it out.
1st and 10, Harris off tight tackle for 9 yards. 2nd and 1, Harris up the middle for 8 yards into the red zone. Timeout number one called by Pittsburgh with the play clock winding down.
1st and 10, Harris up the middle for 5 yards. 2nd and 5, Harris up the middle for 2 yards. Baltimore used its first timeout of the half. 3rd and 3, complete pass to Harris in the flat to convert.
1st and goal, Harris tackled for a 1-yard loss. 2nd and goal from the 6, Harris up the middle for 4 yards. Timeout number two called by Baltimore. 3rd and goal from the 2, Warren end around for a loss of 5 yards. Timeout number three called by Baltimore. The field goal is good. 17-7 Steelers.
While they didn’t find paydirt, they burned all three of the Ravens timeouts and made it a two possession game with 3:13 remaining to play.
The kickoff resulted in a touchback.
1st and 10, Huntley complete to Agholor for 5 yards. 2nd and 5, Huntley complete to Hill for 19 yards.
1st and 10, Huntley complete over the middle to Charlie Kolar for 6 yards. 2nd and 4, with the clock running, Huntley scrambled to the right sideline for 4 yard and got out of bounds. 3rd and 1, Huntley incomplete to Hill. 4th and 1, Huntley up the middle for 6 yards.
TWO MINUTE WARNING
The Ravens have 1:58 remaining on the clock with no timeouts and a 10-point deficit. As long as there aren’t any explosive touchdowns this game is as good as over.
1st and 10, Huntley scrambled up the middle for 11 yards with the clock rolling.
1st and 10, Huntley scrambled for 5 yards. 2nd and 5, Huntley threw the ball away. 3rd and 5, Huntley sacked by Markus Golden for a loss of 10 yards. The Ravens kicked the field goal, but Tomlin squeezed in a timeout before the snap. The field goal was good. 17-10 Steelers.
Connor Heyward recovered the onside kick.
Mason Rudolph took the knee to secure victory and keep playoff chances alive.
END OF GAME: 17-10 STEELERS
