Replacement Ravens Fall Flat, Lose 17-10 to Steelers: Live Game Log
Baltimore is at home for its Week 18 matchup with division rival Pittsburgh. With every possible goal achieved for the regular season, including the AFC North title and the AFC's No. 1 seed, it's a meaningless game for the Ravens.
But the same cannot be said for Pittsburgh, who needs a win and lots of help to make the postseason tournament.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley (2)
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If the Steelers beat Baltimore, they still need Miami to beat Buffalo and Tennessee to beat or tie Jacksonville. Or, Pittsburgh can make the playoffs with a Bills win, a Jaguars win, and a Texans-Colts tie.
As Ravens coach John Harbaugh looks to the postseason, he'll be resting quarterback and MVP candidate Lamar Jackson. Starting under center for Baltimore will be backup Tyler Huntley, who holds a 1-1 career record against the Steelers. Overall, he's 3-5 as a starter with seven touchdowns and seven interceptions.
"I'm cool with it," Jackson said. "Me and Coach talked about it. I feel like it was best to sit me."
Jackson probably isn't the only starter who will sit for Baltimore, but Harbaugh hasn't offered a comprehensive list.
"It's really not any one thing that goes into it," Harbaugh said. "Just all things considered, it seemed to be the right thing to do. We had conversations with Lamar and others and made the decision."
Inactives for Saturday's matchup with the Steelers are: Zay Flowers, Odell Beckham Jr., Lamar Jackson, Kyle Hamilton, Marlon Humphrey, Kevin Zeitler and Malik Harrison.
Live game updates will appear here after kickoff at 4:30 p.m. ET
The Ravens win the toss and elected to defer possession until the second half.
FIRST QUARTER: Steelers 7, Ravens 0
The kickoff goes into the end zone for a touchback - the Steelers start with the ball at the PIT 25.
The weather is cold and windy with a hard rain and wintery mix at M&T Bank Stadium.
Harris carries for a gain of two and fumbles the ball! He recovers it himself. Rudolph completes to Harris on the right sideline for a gain of seven. On 3rd and 1, Rudolph completes to Johnson for a gain of seven to the PIT 41 and a first down.
Warren runs off left end for no gain, then Rudolph hits Johnson again for six. On 3rd and 4, Rudolph's pass is incomplete and almost intercepted by Williams. The punt goes 34 yards to the BAL 19.
Huntley scrambles off left end for two, then Huntley completes to Kolar for five. On 3rd and 3, Huntley passes to Hill incomplete on the right sideline. The punt goes 64 yards to the PIT 10, returned 14 yards by Austin to the PIT 24.
Harris runs up the middle for five, then Harris carries off right guard for another four. On 3rd and 1 from the PIT 33, Harris gets one up the middle for a first down.
Rudolph connects with Warren in the left flat who carries for 23 yards to the BAL 43 and a fresh set of downs.
Austin carries off left end on an end-around for eight, then Rudolph hits Co. Heyward for two and a first down.
Warren runs off left guard for five, then Rudolph passes short on the left sideline to Johnson for five and a first down at the BAL 23.
Harris carries up the middle for nine, then he carries again off left end for eight and a 1st and Goal at the BAL 8.
Harris carries for two.
TOUCHDOWN STEELERS: On 2nd and Goal from the BAL 6, Harris carries up the middle into the end zone for a 7-0 lead over the Ravens with 2:36 left in the first quarter. The drive goes 76 yards in 12 plays and takes 7:32 off the clock.
The kickoff goes 65 yards to the end zone for a touchback.
Gordon runs off right end for three, the Huntley passes to Kolar incomplete as Kolar dropped the pass. On 3rd and 7, Huntley throws incomplete to Hill for another three-and-out. The punt goes 51 yards to the PIT 21, returned 18 yards to the PIT 39 by Austin.
Harris carries for five, then Rudolph hits Co. Heyward for two. On 3rd and 3, Rudolph passes incomplete deep down the left sideline. The punt goes 49 yards to the BAL 7. PENALTY on PIT - Offensive Too Many Men on Field - 5 yards - enforced at PIT 44 - No Play. The punt goes 26 yards to the BAL 35 out of bounds.
END OF THE FIRST QUARTER
SECOND QUARTER: Steelers 7, Ravens 7
Gordon carries off right end for six, then carries again for four and a Ravens first down.
FUMBLE RECOVERY STEELERS: On 1st and 10 from the BAL 45, Gordon carries off right and for no gain and FUMBLES the ball - recovered by PIT-Ogunjobi at the BAL 45.
Harris carries off left end for 10 and a first down.
PENALTY on PIT-M.Cole - False Start - 5 yards - enforced at BAL 35 - No Play. On 1st and 15, Harris carries up the middle for two, then Rudolph flips to Warren for five on a screen pass to the left.
FUMBLE RECOVERY RAVENS: On 3rd and 8 from the BAL 38, Rudolph passes to Warren on the right side who FUMBLES, recovered by BAL-Maulet at the BAL 33.
Huntley passes incomplete to Hill, then Huntley scrambles up the middle for seven. On 3rd and 3 from the BAL 40, Huntley hits Likely for four and a first down.
Huntley is sacked for a loss of eight by Robinson, then Huntley hits Hill for four. On 3rd and 14 from the BAL 40, Huntley scrambles off right end for seven. The punt goes 49 yards to the PIT 4. PENALTY on BAL-T.Simpson - Ineligible Downfield Kick - 5 yards - enforced at BAL 47 - No Play. The punt goes 58 yards into the end zone for a touchback. PENALTY on PIT-Co.Heyward - Offensive Holding - 10 yards - enforced at PIT 20.
Harris carries off left end for two, then Rudolph connects with Harris for another five. On 3rd and 3 from the PIT 17, Warren runs up the middle for two. The punt goes 52 yards to the BAL 29.
Edwards carries for one, then Huntley throws incomplete to Hill. On 3rd and 9 from the BAL 30, Huntley connects with Treadwell for 16 yards and a first down.
Edwards carries off right guard for 29 to the PIT 25.
Edwards loses two up the middle.
TOUCHDOWN RAVENS: On 2nd and 12 from the PIT 27, Huntley connects with Likely in the end zone for a 7-7 tie with the Steelers with 2:19 left in the second quarter. The drive goes 71 yards in six plays and takes 2:48 off the clock.
The kick goes into the end zone for a touchback.
Warren runs off left end for five, then loses a yard.
TWO-MINUTE WARNING
On 3rd and 6 from the PIT 44, Rudolph hits Freiermuth for 13 and a first down.
Warren carries for three, then Rudolph completes to Warren for seven and a first down.
Rudolph is sacked by Clowney for a loss of nine, and FUMBLES the ball, recovered by PIT - Moore at the BAL 42.
That sack makes 9.5 for Clowney on the season and invokes a $750,000 clause in his contract.
Rudolph passes short to Freiermuth for eight.
FUMBLE RECOERY RAVENS: On 3rd and 11 from the BAL 34, Rudolph is sacked by Van Noy and FUMBLES, recovered by Washington at the BAL 37.
Huntley kneels to end the half.
HALFTIME
THIRD QUARTER: Steelers 7, Ravens 7
The kick goes into the end zone for a touchback.
PENALTY on BAL - Delay of Game - 5 yards - enforced at BAL 25 - No Play.- Tyler Huntley couldn't find his helmet on the sideline and didn't get to the field until the play clock expired.
Edwards runs off left tackle for two, then Huntley is sacked for a loss of three by T.J. Watt. On 3rd and 16, Huntley passes incomplete to Treadwell. The punt goes 69 yards to the PIT 12, returned 20 yards to the PIT 36 by Austin.
Harris runs off left guard for 15 yards and a first down.
Harris runs up the middle again or two, then Harris loses one off right end. On 3rd and 15 from the PIT 46, Rudolph FUMBLES the snap but falls on top of it at the PIT 40. The punt goes 39 yards to the BAL 21.
Edwards runs off right guard for two, the for one. On 3rd down, Huntley is sacked for a loss of eight. The Stout punt goes 57 yards to the PIT 27.
Harris carries for 11.
Harris carries for a loss of four, then Rudolph is sacked for a loss of six by Simpton. On 3rd down, Rudolph scrambles for a gain of one. The punt goes 46 yards to the BAL 18.
Huntley passes incomplete to Treadwell, then hits Kolar for 12.
Edwards runs for two, then again for one. On 3rd down, Huntley is sacked for a loss of eight. The punt goes 57 yards to the PIT 27.
Harris runs up the middle for 11.
Harris loses four off right end, then Rudolph is sacked for a loss of six. On 3rd and 20, Rudolph passes short to Warren for one. The punt goes 46 yards to the BAL 18.
Huntley passes incomplete to Treadwell, then Huntley hits Kolar for 12 and a first down.
Edwards runs for two, then Huntley hits Agholor deep for 16.
Edwards runs off right tackle for one, then Huntley throws two incompletions. The punt goes 40 yards to the PIT 11.
Harris runs for five, then again for four. On 3rd and 1, Pickens runs off right end for three and a first down. BAL-G.Stone was injured during the play.
Harris runs for three, then again for three more.
T.J. Watt is being taken to the locker room after an undisclosed injury that occurred during the third quarter.
END OF THE THIRD QUARTER
FOURTH QUARTER: Steelers 17, Ravens 10
TOUCHDOWN STEELERS: On 3rd and 4 from the PIT 26, Rudolph connects with Johnson deep down the middle of the field for 71 yards and a 134-7 lead over the Ravens with 14:49 left in the fourth quarter. The drive goes 89 yards in six plays and takes 3:01 off the clock.
The kick goes into the end zone for a touchback.
TJ Watt has been ruled OUT for the remainder of the game with a knee injury.
Gordon runs for five off left guard, then loses a yard off right guard. On 3rd and 6 from the BAL 29, Huntley connects with Agholor for 10 and a first down.
Huntley passes incomplete as the ball is batted down at the line of scrimmage. Huntley hits Agholor for two, then on 3rd and 8, Huntley throws incomplete to Wallace. The punt goes 40 yards to the PIT 9, returned 34 yards to the PIT 43 by Austin.
Warren carries for four, then carries again for no gain. On 3rd and 6 from the PIT 47, Rudolph hits Harris for no gain. The punt goes 53 yards into the end zone for a touchback.
Edwards runs for seven.
FUMBLE RECOVERY STEELERS: Edwards runs for a gain of six, FUMBLES THE BALL- recovered by PIT - Golden at the BAL 31.
Harris runs for nine, then for eight for a first down.
Harris carries for five, then Harris runs for two. On 3rd and 3 from the BAL 8, Rudolph connects with Harris for three and a 1st and Goal from the BAL 5.
Harris runs off right guard for a loss of one, then Harris carries up the middle for four. On 3rd and Goal, Warren runs for a loss of five.
FIELD GOAL STEELERS: Boswell is good from 25 for a 17-7 lead over the Ravens with 3:13 left in the game. The drive goes 25 yards in nine plays and takes 4:01 off the clock.
The kickoff goes into the end zone for a touchback.
Huntley hits Agholor for five, then Huntley completes to Hill for 19.
Huntley connects with Kolar for six, then scrambles right for three. On 3rd and 1 from the PIT 42, Huntley passes incomplete to Hill. On 4th and 1 Huntley runs up the middle for six and a first down.
TWO-MINUTE WARNING
Huntley scrambles up the middle for a gain of 11.
Huntley hits Wallace for 11.
Huntley scrambles for five, then passes incomplete. On 3rd and 5 Huntley is sacked for a loss of 10.
FIELD GOAL RAVENS: Tucker is good from 37 for a 17-10 Steelers lead with :16 left in the game. The drive goes 57 yards in 12 plays and takes 2:57 off the clock.
The Steelers recover the onside kick.
Rudolph kneels to end the game.
END OF GAME
