Steelers keep playoff hopes alive with season finale win over Ravens

THE Baltimore Ravens rested several of their stars Saturday, including likely MVP Lamar Jackson, because they clinched the AFC's No. 1 seed.

And the Pittsburgh Steelers took advantage, keeping their playoff hopes alive with a 17-10 victory over their AFC North rival.

Najee Harris opened the scoring with a touchdown on the Steelers' second drive of the game. In sloppy timing, both offenses stalled, but the Ravens tied it with an Isaiah Likely touchdown run just before halftime.

In the first 30 minutes, the teams combined for six punts and three fumbles.

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Larry Ogunjobi (99) of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates with teammates after a fumble recovery in the second quarter of a game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on January 6, 2024, in Baltimore. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

The third quarter was scoreless and the Steelers homered with a 71-yard touchdown run by Diontae Johnson to take a 14-7 lead with 14:49 to play.

After the teams traded punts again, the Ravens lost their second fumble, this one on their side of the field. The Steelers took advantage but settled for a field goal despite arriving at the Baltimore 2-yard line.

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Najee Harris (22) of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs the ball in the second quarter of a game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on January 6, 2024, in Baltimore. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Baltimore kicked a field goal with 16 seconds left, but its subsequent onside kick failed.

Harris hadn't rushed for 100 yards in a game this season until last week. He has now done it in consecutive matches. He ran for 112 yards on 26 carries.

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Mason Rudolph got the start against Kenny Pickett and completed 18 of 20 passes for 152 yards.

The victory came at a cost to the Steelers after TJ Watt left the game with a knee injury in the second half.

Mason Rudolph

Mason Rudolph (2) of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws a pass in the second quarter of a game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on January 6, 2024, in Baltimore. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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The Steelers need the Buffalo Bills or Jacksonville Jaguars to lose (the Jags can also tie) to make the playoffs. Pittsburgh can also advance if Saturday night's Colts-Texans game ends in a tie.

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