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Steelers Top Ravens 18-16 as Joey Porter Jr.'s Game-Saving Play Secures AFC North Lead

Nov 17, 2024, 09:19 PM

The Pittsburgh Steelers secured an 18-16 victory over the Baltimore Ravens in a classic AFC North showdown. Despite not scoring a single touchdown, the Steelers relied on strong defense and the accurate arm of Russell Wilson, who completed 23 of 36 passes for 205 yards, improving to 4-0 as the Steelers' starting quarterback. Rookie cornerback Joey Porter Jr. made a crucial game-saving play by stopping Lamar Jackson on a pivotal two-point conversion attempt, much to the delight of his father, Steelers legend Joey Porter Sr. The Ravens struggled with penalties, accumulating 12 infractions, and missed opportunities, including two missed field goals by Justin Tucker. Lamar Jackson had a challenging performance, completing 13 of 30 passes with an interception. George Pickens led the Steelers' receivers with 8 catches for 89 yards. The victory places the Steelers atop the AFC North with an 8-2 record, while the Ravens fall to 7-4.