With the Philadelphia Eagles beating the Baltimore Ravens, 24-19, on Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers now hold a game and a half advantage in the AFC North over their division rival. The Steelers took care of business on Sunday with a 44-38 win over Cincinnati.
The Ravens were held to 19 points or fewer for the second time this year. The Steelers were the first team to hold Baltimore’s offense under 20 points, which occurred in Pittsburgh’s 18-16 win in Week 11.
The Eagles shutout the Ravens in the second half. It was the first time that Baltimore got shutout in the second half in 68 consecutive home games. Derrick Henry rushed for only 82 yards and his longest run went for 19.
Ravens kicker Justin Tucker continues to struggle, as he missed two field goals and an extra point in Sunday’s loss. In a five-point loss, those are crucial points off the board. Tucker is a Ravens legend, but he’s costing Baltimore games right now. He missed two field goals in the Week 11 loss to the Steelers, as well.
The Ravens have a bye in Week 14, while the Steelers will host the Cleveland Browns at Acrisure Stadium. The Steelers can extend their division lead to 2.5 games with a win over Cleveland.
Following their bye week, the Ravens face the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. The Ravens then will have their rematch against the Steelers on Dec. 21 in Baltimore. The Ravens finish the season at Houston and against the Browns at home.
After the Browns game, the Steelers play at Philadelphia, at Baltimore, host Kansas City and finish the regular season against the Bengals at home.