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Steelers fall in overtime, left with concerns at quarterback

The Pittsburgh Steelers fell to 1-4 after a 26-23 overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Steelers fall in overtime, left with concerns at quarterback
Steelers fall in overtime, left with concerns at quarterback

It was a game that was in the hands of the Steelers until the very end. Their defense did everything they could do, basically eliminating any momentum the Ravens generated throughout the second half. 

The Steelers were able to come up with three interceptions and sack Lamar Jackson five times in Week 5. After a sub-par start, Pittsburgh's defense turned this matchup into one of their most dominating performances of the season. 

But Pittsburgh was working against the odds the entire game. Heading into the game with their backup quarterback, they finished it with their third-string passer. Mason Rudolph left the game in the second quarter after a scary hit by Earl Thomas. Rudolph left the game after being unconscious, leaving Devlin Hodges as their quarterback. 

Hodges played well, going 7-9 for 68 yards. The Steelers took over the lead in the fourth quarter, up 26-23 with 2:37 left in the fourth quarter. 

Headed into Overtime, the Steelers elected to kick and put their defense on the field first. Holding Baltimore to a three-and-out, Pittsburgh was able to get the ball back. 

On their second play of the possesion, JuJu Smith-Schuster fumbled, giving the Ravens the ball on the Steelers 37 yard-line. A quick three-and-out put Justin Tucker on the field, sealing the win with a 46-yard field goal. 

The Steelers head to the West Coast to take on the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 6. 


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Noah Strackbein
NOAH STRACKBEIN

Noah Strackbein is a Publisher for On SI, covering the Pittsburgh Steelers since 2019. A Jessup, PA native, Noah attended Point Park University, where he fell in love with the Steel City and everything it has to offer. You can find Noah's work at Steelers On SI and weekdays as the hosts of All Steelers Talk.

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