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Ravens take down Steelers to maintain AFC North race open

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The Baltimore Ravens punched their ticket to the postseason and stored their hopes for a division title alive Saturday. 

With a 34-17 win over the division rival Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore might reclaim first place within the closing two weeks. 

Pittsburgh (10-5) would have clinched the division with a victory, however now the groups are deadlocked after the Ravens (10-5) gained for simply the second time within the final 10 video games of the collection. Baltimore clinched a playoff berth with the win. 

The Steelers had already clinched a playoff spot.

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson throws from the pocket throughout the second half in opposition to the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium.  (Tommy Gilligan/Imagn Images)

Russell Wilson threw two landing passes, the second of which tied the sport at 17 with 5:14 left within the third quarter. Jackson answered with a 7-yard scoring strike to Mark Andrews.

After Pittsburgh turned the ball over on downs, a 44-yard run by Derrick Henry put the Ravens within the purple zone.

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throughout the first half at M&T Bank Stadium. (Tommy Gilligan/Imagn Images)

That drive ended when Jackson was intercepted for simply the fourth time this season, however Marlon Humphrey picked off Wilson and ran 37 yards to the top zone to provide Baltimore a cushion in a collection that’s been tight of late. The earlier 9 video games between the Steelers and Ravens had been determined by seven factors or fewer.

Jackson improved to 2-4 in opposition to Pittsburgh as a starter. Saturday’s sport marked his first time going through the Steelers at house since 2020.

Henry rushed for 162 yards.

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Baltimore Ravens working again Derrick Henry (22) is defended by Pittsburgh Steelers security Damontae Kazee (23) within the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium.  (Tommy Gilligan/Imagn Images)

Pittsburgh entered the sport with a plus-18 turnover margin, however the Ravens had the sting in that division Saturday. Baltimore recovered three of its personal fumbles and had two large takeaways.

Now the Steelers should take care of Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day earlier than ending the season at house in opposition to the Cincinnati Bengals. The Ravens will journey to Houston to play the Texans on Christmas Day earlier than ending the season at house in opposition to the Cleveland Browns. 

The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

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