{"id":1422456,"date":"2026-01-06T07:54:03","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T07:54:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=nfl-news&p=1422456"},"modified":"2026-01-06T07:54:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T07:54:03","slug":"game-recap-ravens-24-26-steelers-jan-5-2026-steelers-edge-epic-showdown","status":"publish","type":"nfl-news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/nfl\/nfl-news\/game-recap-ravens-24-26-steelers-jan-5-2026-steelers-edge-epic-showdown\/","title":{"rendered":"Game Recap: Ravens 24-26 Steelers (Jan 5, 2026) | Steelers Edge Epic Showdown"},"content":{"rendered":"
Analysis by Andy Francis, NFL Game Analyst<\/strong>? Specialising in post-game breakdowns and player performance analysis<\/div>\n\n

\u26a1 Quick Recap: Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers<\/h2>\n
\nFinal Score:<\/strong> Baltimore Ravens 24 – Pittsburgh Steelers 26\nGame MVP:<\/strong> Aaron Rodgers (QB, Steelers) \u2013 374 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INT\nTurning Point:<\/strong> Calvin Austin III’s 26-yard touchdown reception, 0:55 left in Q4\nKey Stat:<\/strong> Steelers: 7-of-11 third down conversions\nWhat It Means:<\/strong> Steelers clinch 10th win and playoff berth; Ravens finish 8-9, out of contention\nNext Up:<\/strong> Season complete for both teams<\/div>\n\n

How Did Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers Unfold Quarter by Quarter?<\/h2>\n\n

First Quarter: Ravens Strike First<\/h3>\n

The opening frame saw the Ravens execute a textbook opening drive, capped by a 38-yard Lamar Jackson deep shot to Devontez Walker for a touchdown on fourth down (11:01). Penalties created a mixed start for both teams, but the key difference was the Ravens’ ability to capitalise on early field position and momentum.<\/p>\n

Score:<\/strong> End of Q1: Ravens 7, Steelers 0<\/p>\n

Stat highlight: Ravens’ Derrick Henry rushed for 41 yards on his first touch, immediately shifting the tone before a penalty negated a portion of the gain.<\/p>\n\n

Second Quarter: Kickers Control, Defenses Adjust<\/h3>\n

Defensive stands defined the second period. Baltimore got a 40-yard field goal from Tyler Loop after a red zone stall. Pittsburgh answered with a series of short passes from Aaron Rodgers, with a major boost from a 57-yard Chris Boswell field goal \u2013 the league\u2019s longest this week, narrowing the gap. Both sides traded punts as edge rushers dominated, highlighted by a sack apiece from Derrick Harmon and Tavius Robinson.<\/p>\n

Score:<\/strong> Half-time: Ravens 10, Steelers 3<\/p>\n

Stat highlight: Rodgers\u2019 20-yard scramble on third down energised a late-half drive but a Hail Mary was stopped by Baltimore\u2019s secondary.<\/p>\n\n

Third Quarter: Steelers Surge<\/h3>\n

Pittsburgh opened the second half with a 12-play, 67-yard touchdown drive, heavily powered by Jaylen Warren on the ground and capped by Connor Heyward\u2019s 1-yard plunge (8:24). Four three-and-outs and an interception by T.J. Watt on Jackson helped the Steelers cash another drive into a Boswell chip-shot field goal, turning the tide.<\/p>\n

Score:<\/strong> End of Q3: Ravens 10, Steelers 13<\/p>\n

Stat highlight: Steelers outgained the Ravens 95-13 in total third-quarter yardage, wresting momentum fully onto the home side.<\/p>\n\n

Fourth Quarter: Wild Finish, Steelers Hold On<\/h3>\n

Both offences exploded as the final period saw five lead changes. Notably, Zay Flowers took over for Baltimore, catching a 50-yard and a 64-yard touchdown on deep post routes, while Pittsburgh responded with a punishing ground game driven by Warren and a clinical Rodgers. Gainwell\u2019s 2-yard run restored the Steelers\u2019 lead (3:49), but the decisive play came when Austin III beat double coverage for a 26-yard score with under a minute to play. A blocked extra point nearly cost Pittsburgh, but Loop\u2019s 44-yard last-second field goal attempt fell wide, sealing a dramatic Steelers win.<\/p>\n

Final Score:<\/strong> Steelers 26, Ravens 24<\/p>\n

Stat highlight: The teams combined for 34 points in the final 10 minutes.<\/p>\n\n

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