Baltimore Ravens' Passing Game Shines Despite Loss to Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium

The Baltimore Ravens faced off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in a closely contested game at Acrisure Stadium. The Ravens, now holding an 8-9 record, fell short with a final score of 24-26 against the Steelers, who improved their record to 10-7.

First Quarter

The game kicked off with both teams displaying strong defensive plays. The Ravens' defense managed to force one three-and-out early on, showcasing their ability to pressure the opposing offense. However, it was the passing prowess of Lamar Jackson that stood out for Baltimore. Jackson completed 11 out of his 18 pass attempts for a total of 238 yards and threw three touchdowns during the game.

Second Quarter

In this period, Zay Flowers emerged as a key target for Jackson. Flowers caught four passes totaling 138 yards and scored two touchdowns, including an impressive long touchdown reception of 64 yards that energized the Flock's offense. Despite these efforts, penalties began to hinder Baltimore's momentum as they accumulated nine penalties resulting in significant yardage loss.

Third Quarter

As play resumed after halftime, Derrick Henry contributed significantly on the ground with his rushing efforts amassing 126 yards over 20 carries. His longest run spanned an impressive distance of 41 yards which helped sustain drives and keep pressure on Pittsburgh’s defense.

Fourth Quarter

The final quarter saw both teams battling intensely until Pittsburgh managed to edge ahead late in the game due largely to strategic plays by their offensive unit led by quarterback Kenny Pickett who capitalized on opportunities created by turnovers from Baltimore’s side including one interception thrown by Lamar Jackson earlier in playtime.

Despite these setbacks for Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers final score reflected how close this matchup was throughout its entirety leaving fans pondering what went wrong for Baltimore Ravens especially considering standout performances such as those from Zay Flowers or Derrick Henry whose contributions were pivotal yet ultimately not enough against resilient opposition like Black & Gold squadron known colloquially among supporters simply as Steel Curtain!

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