4 takeaways from Steelers 28-24 win over the Ravens
By Tommy Jaggi
The Pittsburgh Steelers advance to 7-0 as they defeat the Baltimore Ravens in a critical game that came down to the wire.
Well, the Steelers certainly find a way to entertain us. After almost blowing a 24-7 lead against the Tennessee Titans in Week 7, Pittsburgh traveled to Baltimore to face a stingy Ravens team that lead the league in both rushing yards and points allowed per game.
Needless to say, this contest did not disappoint. After a back-and-fourth affair, the Steelers eventually came out on top in a game that came down to the wire. With just seconds remaining, Minkah Fitzpatrick colided with a Baltimore receiver and the ball fell to the ground as time expired.
There are plenty of players who deserve credit for their relentless effort in this one, and some potentially concerning injuries for the Steelers. Here are my four biggest takeaways from the game:
Steelers offense can be down, but not out
Probably my favorite thing that I’ve learned today is that the Pittsburgh Steelers offense can be down, but never truly out of the game. Facing the league’s top defense in points surrendered per game, Ben Roethlisberger and company managed just 22 passing yards in the first half and didn’t score any offensive points (their only touchdown coming from a Robert Spillane pick-six).
However, it was encouraging to see how they were able to bounce back in the second half. With the running game going nowhere, Pittsburgh decided to spread out and pass the ball. As a result, they were able to move the ball down the field as Roethlisberger found 6 different receivers as they worked their way back from a double-digit deficit.
Eventually, the Steelers were able to draw some key pass interference calls and connect on two touchdown passes – one to Eric Ebron and the other to Chase Claypool. Against a team that allowed under 18 points per game to start the season, it was encouraging to know this offense can fight back.