Steelers Upset Ravens 20-19
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The Steelers kick off the month of December with a 20-19 win over the Baltimore Ravens. Entering the game, the Steelers knew this was a must-win game to keep their playoff hopes alive. Like any other Steelers-Ravens match-up, this was a low-scoring affair. The Steelers were held to only 3 points the entire first half. Things started to heat up in the second as Ben Roethlisberger and company a tempted to mount a comeback. Early in the 4th quarter, Roethlisberger found receiver Diontae Johnson in the endzone for a 29-yard touchdown pass still trailing the Ravens 10-9. The Ravens strike back with a Justin Trucker 28-yard field goal to extend the lead 13-9. With only 1:48 seconds left in the game, the Steelers score a late touchdown and convert on a two-point conversion to take the lead 20-13. Lamar Jackson and company scored a late 4th quarter touchdown trailing 20-19. The Ravens attempt a 2-point conversion for the win Lamar Jackson throws the ball short to tight end Mark Andrews sealing the Steelers 20-19 win.
"We tried to win the game right there," Harbaugh stated after the game "We were pretty much out of corners at that point in the time. It was an opportunity for us to win the game right there".
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Enter Sunday the Ravens secondary was riddled with injuries. Cornerback Marlon Humphrey left during the second half with an issue. Harbaugh decided to attempt the two-point conversion because of the injuries.
"T.J. Watt's got range" Jackson stated. "He's a long guy. I had to throw around him and try to make something happen. That's all just came up short."
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The Steelers defense had an unbelievable game racking up seven sacks. Linebacker T.J. Watt recorded a career-high 3 ½ sacks. Former Ravens Chris Wormley got revenge by recording 2 ½ sacks.
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This was the third match-up between the two teams that was decided by one point. All three of those games were won by the Steelers leading the way was Ben Roethlisberger. Earlier in the week rumors spread stating that this would be Ben's final season with the Steelers. Sunday Ben recorded 236 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Steelers win. Right now, it is unknown if the rumors are true, but it looks like Ben still has some games left in him.