Takeaways and observations from Ravens 18-16 loss to the Steelers in Week 11
Zach Orr’s maligned defense held Pittsburgh to 4-16 on third downs and 303 total yards, but Pittsburgh held the football for 36:22, compared to Baltimore’s 23:38, as the Steelers are now 8-2 following an 18-16 win over the Ravens in Week 11.
Lamar Jackson had four carries for 46 yards, while Derrick Henry was held to 65 yards (5.0 avg) on 13 carries and one rushing touchdown, tying the single-season franchise record for touchdowns.
Here are takeaways and observations from the ugly loss.
Patrick Queen
Nov 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) celebrates after recovering a Baltimore Ravens fumble during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Queen led the Steelers with ten tackles, one tackle for loss, and a critical strip of Isaiah Likely that ended up a Ravens turnover.
Marlon Humphrey gets another turnover
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 17: Marlon Humphrey #44 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on prior to a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on November 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Humphrey has been the one bright spot in a Ravens secondary that has struggled against the pass. Humphrey leads all NFL cornerbacks in interceptions this season with five.
Justice Hill
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 17: Tyler Matakevich #44 of the Pittsburgh Steelers tackles Justice Hill #43 of the Baltimore Ravens in the first quarter of a game at Acrisure Stadium on November 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
The backup running back played a huge role, catching four passes for 28 yards.
Zay Flowers
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 17: Zay Flowers #4 of the Baltimore Ravens fails to catch a pass in the first quarter of a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on November 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Flowers had an ugly drop late in the fourth quarter but made up for it with this score, bringing Baltimore within two points. Flowers finished with two catches for 39 yards (19.5 avg) and a touchdown.
Joey Porter Jr.
Nov 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) celebrates a missed field goal against the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
The former Penn State cornerback and son of a Steelers legend is starting to find his groove.
