Mon Jan 13 01:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Ravens Rout Steelers in Wild Card Thriller, Advance to Divisional Round

**Baltimore, MD** – The Baltimore Ravens dominated the Pittsburgh Steelers in a 28-14 Wild Card victory Saturday night, advancing to the AFC Divisional round. The Ravens’ ground game was unstoppable, racking up a staggering 299 rushing yards, the eighth-highest total in NFL playoff history. Derrick Henry led the charge with 186 yards and two touchdowns, while Lamar Jackson added 81 rushing yards and two passing touchdowns.

The Steelers, who trailed 21-0 at halftime, mounted a second-half comeback attempt, utilizing a more effective passing game. Quarterback Russell Wilson threw for 270 yards and two touchdowns. However, their rushing attack was virtually nonexistent, gaining only 29 yards on 11 carries. The Steelers’ offensive struggles, including multiple drops and a crucial late-game mistake by Wilson, proved insurmountable.

The Ravens will now await the outcome of Sunday’s game between the Buffalo Bills and Denver Broncos. A Bills victory will send Baltimore to Buffalo for the next round, while a Broncos upset would see the Ravens hosting their next game.

The Ravens’ regular season dominance over the Steelers was evident in the final score, but the teams’ playoff matchups have frequently been close affairs, according to historical team records. This victory continues Baltimore’s recent success, coming off a regular season that saw them clinch the AFC North title and finish with a 12-5 record. The Steelers, conversely, ended their season on a four-game losing streak.

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