The NFL’s No. 1 ranked quarterback in QBR, Jackson was 16-33 passing for 207 yards (6.3 avg), one touchdown, one interception, and a 66.1 rating, the lowest of this season. Jackson will have to wait a few weeks to get that much-needed win over the Steelers after the Ravens sputtered in neutral for most of the afternoon in an 18-16 loss to Pittsburgh at Acrisure Stadium.

The Steelers held the Ravens ‘ top-ranked offense to 329 yards and just 124 yards rushing. Justin Tucker’s two missed field goals will further magnify the two-point loss. On the day, Tucker was 1-3 on field goal attempts, while Steelers kicker Chris Boswell was a perfect 6-6, including a 57-yard field goal.

With preparation for the Chargers set to begin, here’s an instant analysis of the loss.

George Pickens

Nov 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) catches a pass behind Baltimore Ravens cornerback Brandon Stephens (21) during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Pickens and Russell Wilson are developing great chemistry. The former Georgia wide receiver had eight catches for 89 yards (11.1 avg) and one touchdown on the day.

Ravens undisciplined and penalized

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 17: Head coach John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens talks to Kyle Hamilton #14 in the second quarter of a game at Acrisure Stadium on November 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Early in the fourth quarter, Baltimore committed nine critical penalties for 65 yards. Overall, John Harbaugh’s team was penalized 12 times, costing them 80 yards.

Steelers defense was dominant

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 17: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens is hit by Nick Herbig #51 of the Pittsburgh Steelers as he attempts a pass in the second quarter of a game at Acrisure Stadium on November 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh’s defense is Super Bowl-worthy, and on Sunday, it slowed the NFL’s most explosive offense to a crawl. The Steelers held the Ravens ‘ top-ranked offense to 329 yards and just 124 yards rushing. 

Chris Boswell offensive machine

Nov 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers place kicker Chris Boswell (9) kicks a field goal from the hold of punter Corliss Waitman (8) against the Baltimore Ravens during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

The Steelers kicker outscored the Ravens offense on Sunday, nailing six field goals.

Ravens ugly two point conversion play

Nov 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Isaiahh Loudermilk (92) raps up Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

In a play that looked more like a triple option than an RPO, Lamar Jackson was flushed left and threw incomplete on the 2-point try after Nick Herbig applied pressure, and Joey Porter Jr. made the stop. The Steelers’ lead was 18- 16 with 1:06 left.