The Baltimore Ravens clinched a playoff berth with their victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday, however head coach John Harbaugh had an necessary message to share earlier than he addressed the group’s success on the sector.
Speaking to reporters after the 34-17 victory, Harbaugh started with one thing he stated was “necessary” to him and many individuals all over the world. And that was to acknowledge the spirit of Christmas.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson throws from the pocket towards the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium. (Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images)
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“I learn this to the group in our postgame prayer and it is this – that is Mary. Mary, the mom of God, stated this when she was with Elizabeth. She stated this, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God, my Savior.’ So, I simply wish to want everyone a Merry Christmas, joyful vacation season, and rejoice,” he stated.
“Rejoice. Rejoice in life. Rejoice in your circumstances. Rejoice within the robust video games. Rejoice within the losses. Rejoice within the wins like we’re blessed to do right now as a soccer group, and simply rejoice within the individuals that you just love, the individuals which can be near you. Rejoice. We aren’t right here on this Earth to fret about each little factor and spar with each other. We’re right here to rejoice in each other and with each other and love each other. Let’s attempt to keep in mind that this week. This is an enormous soccer week – it’s additionally an enormous life week. It’s an enormous non secular week.”
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh talks to reporters following the Pittsburgh Steelers recreation on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
The Ravens will return on a brief week to play the Houston Texans on Christmas Day.
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The recreation comes after an enormous win over division rival Pittsburgh in what might’ve meant the Steelers clinching the division title with a win. Instead, the Steelers and Ravens are actually deadlocked.
“I really feel like we have been busting our behind all season lengthy, had ups and downs all through this complete season, however to clinch a playoff towards a terrific group like that, that is nice,” quarterback Lamar Jackson stated. “That means we’re transferring in the suitable course.”
Jackson improved to 2-4 towards the Steelers as a starter and recorded his NFL-leading thirty seventh landing.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson tacked at M&T Bank Stadium. (Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images)
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The Steelers will even play Christmas day towards the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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