The Ravens coughed up one other double-digit lead because the Steelers overpowered them on the bottom and drove 80 yards for a game-winning landing within the final 4 minutes. Now, the Ravens should wait to see in the event that they’ll play the Cincinnati Bengals for the AFC North title in Week 18.
Players of the sport
TE Mark Andrews: Andrews was the Ravens’ solely constant receiving risk, with 9 catches on 9 targets for 100 yards. The 100-yard sport was his first since Week 6.
RB J.Ok. Dobbins: Dobbins carried 17 occasions for 93 yards and has been the Ravens’ prime offensive risk since he returned from a cleanup process on his knee. He has averaged 7 yards per carry in that span.
SS Chuck Clark: Clark performed each defensive snap as traditional, batted down a cross to chop brief a drive in Ravens territory and led the group with 10 tackles. He’s a rock, it doesn’t matter what’s happening round him.
Snap-count evaluation
Cornerback Brandon Stephens didn’t play a single defensive snap the final time the Ravens confronted the Steelers however performed 63 this time as the first stand-in for injured starter Marcus Peters. Outside linebacker Odafe Oweh performed 31 defensive snaps, his highest whole since Week 8. Defensive deal with Rayshad Nichols performed 15 snaps in his NFL debut as he helped fill the void left by injured defensive finish Calais Campbell.
J.Ok. Dobbins performed probably the most snaps of any working again with 26, whereas Gus Edwards, the group’s best runner the earlier week, performed simply 9. Justice Hill performed 17 offensive snaps however didn’t carry the ball or have a cross thrown his means. Offensive coordinator Greg Roman once more leaned towards heavier personnel groupings, with fullback Patrick Ricard and tight finish Josh Oliver enjoying 31 and 30 snaps, respectively, whereas Demarcus Robinson led the large receivers with 31 snaps. Patrick Mekari crammed in with 16 snaps at deal with after starter Morgan Moses suffered a biceps harm. Rookie tight finish Charlie Kolar performed two offensive snaps in his NFL debut.
Number crunch
59: Total factors scored by the Ravens over their previous 5 video games.
23: Turnovers pressured by the Ravens protection after they pressured 15 all of final season.
14: Consecutive video games by which the Ravens had outrushed their opponents earlier than the Steelers broke the streak.
56: Justin Tucker profession discipline targets from 50 yards or past, third most in NFL historical past, per ESPN.
Quote of the day
Guard Kevin Zeitler on the place the Ravens stand after one other slender defeat: ”Of course, we’re completely happy we’re within the playoffs, however I feel everybody is aware of we have to play higher proper now. We have one other sport subsequent week towards an excellent opponent. It’s going to be a very good ‘come-to-Jesus’ this week. We’ve acquired to get this discovered or else nothing good will occur.”
Next up
Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium, Sunday, Jan. 8, time TBA
The Ravens will play the Bengals for the AFC North title if Cincinnati loses to the Buffalo Bills on Monday evening. If the Bengals beat Buffalo, the Week 18 contest will lose a lot of its steam. The Bengals have gained seven video games in a row and 9 of their final 10 to cross the Ravens within the standings.
Offensive snap counts
Ben Powers G 52
Kevin Zeitler G 52
Ronnie Stanley T 52
Tyler Huntley QB 52
Tyler Linderbaum C 52
Mark Andrews TE 49
Morgan Moses T 37
Patrick Ricard FB 31
Demarcus Robinson WR 31
Josh Oliver TE 30
J.Ok. Dobbins RB 26
Sammy Watkins WR 22
DeSean Jackson WR 18
Justice Hill RB 17
Isaiah Likely TE 17
Patrick Mekari T 16
Gus Edwards RB 9
James Proche WR 4
Andy Isabella WR 3
Charlie Kolar TE 2
Defensive snap counts
Chuck Clark SS 70
Marcus Williams FS 70
Roquan Smith LB 70
Marlon Humphrey CB 69
Patrick Queen LB 66
Brandon Stephens CB 63
Kyle Hamilton FS 54
Justin Madubuike DT 45
Broderick Washington DT 40
Tyus Bowser LB 40
Jason Pierre-Paul DE 39
Justin Houston LB 34
Odafe Oweh LB 31
Brent Urban DE 30
Travis Jones DT 26
Rayshad Nichols DT 15
Kevon Seymour CB 6
Malik Harrison LB 1
Damarion Williams CB 1
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Source: www.bostonherald.com