Week 14: Steelers 24 Ravens 14

by Vandalay14 | 8 years ago | 0 Comments

Notes from the Ravens' loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers:

- After only 9 rushing yards last week, the Ravens were able to get back to normal, gaining a respectable 80 yards rushing against Pittsburgh.  Karlos Williams was able to hit paydirt with his 9th touchdown of the season.

- Quarterback Joe Flacco continued his poor play, throwing 3 more interceptions.  All told, in the past two weeks, Flacco has accounted for 2 touchdowns and 7 interceptions.  Flacco was, however, able to move the ball through the air, tossing for 320 yards.

- The bell cow for the Ravens has been, as is tradition since the teams' return to Baltimore, it's defense.  This week, the defense let the team down.  They were able to hold Pittsburgh QB Ben Roethlisberger to 93 yards, but allowed 142 yards on the ground.  LeVeon Bell led the way with 80 yards and wide reciever Sammy Coates ran 43 yards for a touchdown on an end-around.  What's worse, the Ravens were unable to get any sacks or create any turnovers.

- None of the players or coaches were available for comment after the game.  Through the closed doors of the visitor's locker room, some spirited conversations were overheard.  On the short trip home, sideline reporters said it was as quiet as they've ever seen.

The Ravens have completed their divisional play and will not win the AFC North.  They play the Green Bay Packers next week.