Lamar Jackson threw for two touchdowns in a flawless first half, Derrick Henry scored twice while leading Baltimore’s devastating running game, and the Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-14 to advance to the second round of the AFC playoffs.
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But much of what he spread was misinformationWorking Well: Returning to the office can disrupt life. Here are some tips to navigate the changesWarm clothing, hot pot and even ice cream bars feature at China's ice capitalThe World in PicturesIn their own words: AP photographers explain how selected images capture warming worldMaking any New Year's resolutions? Here are some tips to help make them stickFires burn Los Angeles schools and destroy outdoor education sanctuariesBiden honors Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of FreedomLa jefa diplomática de Alemania pide"inteligencia" en sanciones antes de una cumbre sobre SiriaLibaneses que vieron sus casas destruidas en la guerra enfrentan una larga espera para reconstruirBaltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson runs with the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry breaks away from Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen and cornerback Joey Porter Jr. on his way to scoring a rushing touchdown during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson looks to pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill scores on a pass from quarterback Lamar Jackson during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, left, looks to pass as Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt applies pressure during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry, front, looks on after scoring a touchdown in front of Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens runs for a touchdown after making a catch against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin looks on during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill scores on a pass from quarterback Lamar Jackson during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. Baltimore Ravens linebacker Odafe Oweh celebrates a sack with teammates linebacker Kyle Van Noy and defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson runs with the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson runs with the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry breaks away from Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen and cornerback Joey Porter Jr. on his way to scoring a rushing touchdown during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry breaks away from Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen and cornerback Joey Porter Jr. on his way to scoring a rushing touchdown during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson looks to pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson looks to pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill scores on a pass from quarterback Lamar Jackson during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill scores on a pass from quarterback Lamar Jackson during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, left, looks to pass as Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt applies pressure during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, left, looks to pass as Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt applies pressure during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry, front, looks on after scoring a touchdown in front of Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry, front, looks on after scoring a touchdown in front of Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens runs for a touchdown after making a catch against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens runs for a touchdown after making a catch against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin looks on during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin looks on during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill scores on a pass from quarterback Lamar Jackson during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill scores on a pass from quarterback Lamar Jackson during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. Baltimore Ravens linebacker Odafe Oweh celebrates a sack with teammates linebacker Kyle Van Noy and defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. Baltimore Ravens linebacker Odafe Oweh celebrates a sack with teammates linebacker Kyle Van Noy and defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Baltimore. BALTIMORE — Lamar Jackson handed off to Derrick Henry, then slid out to the left as if he still had the ball. A couple linebackers shifted into Jackson’s path, leaving the middle open for Henry to run through for That’s the quandary Jackson and Henry create for defensive players. First, they have to figure out who has the ball — and if enough people are out of position, either Baltimore star can make you pay. Jackson threw for two touchdowns in a flawless first half, Henry scored twice while leading Baltimore’s devastating running game, and the Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-14 on Saturday night to advance to the second round of the AFC playoffs. Jackson and Henry had the Steelers chasing shadows all night as Baltimore outrushed Pittsburgh 299-29. It was the most yards rushing allowed by Pittsburgh in a playoff game, breaking the mark of 232 set by the Oakland Raiders 51 years ago. “My dad’s proud. Jack Harbaugh’s proud right now. He likes to pound the rock,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. “Derrick Henry was running hard, physical. Lamar started it off. Lamar carried the ball at different times in the first drive or two.”The Titans interview 4 more candidates for their general manager job The Ravens move on to face either Buffalo or Houston after jumping out to a 21-0 halftime lead and holding on against their AFC North rivals. Baltimore had a 19-2 advantage in first downs in the first half, when the Ravens produced touchdown drives of 95, 85 and 90 yards.Jackson, the two-time MVP still seeking a postseason breakthrough, made it clear from the start he was going to make Pittsburgh defend his arm and his legs. He kept the chains moving, and the Ravens were happy to advance the ball methodically against a Steelers team that has relied heavily this season on forcing turnovers. “They understood how to win a football game like this,” Harbaugh said. “It’s one thing to know it, it’s another thing to execute it and do it, and they did it.” Pittsburgh’s season ends with five straight losses, two of which came in Baltimore. The ending was a familiar story for the Steelers, who have lost six consecutive playoff games. The last three times they’ve been in the postseason, they’ve fallen on the road in games that have exemplified the gap between Pittsburgh and the conference’s true contenders. “They were the better group today. That was obvious,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said. “The X factor was Lamar’s unique talents. It seems like every time we got him behind the sticks, he made up for it.” The Ravens had 10 touchdown drives of at least 90 yards in the regular season, the most by a team since at least 2000. They started at their own 5 on their first possession and drove 13 plays for a touchdown.They did get creative on the first drive, lining Henry up for a direct snap from center while Jackson came across and faked a sweep. Henry kept the ball for a 34-yard gain. Jackson capped the possession with aHenry made it 14-0 with an 8-yard run with 4:09 left in the half, and the Ravens didn’t attempt a single pass on that 13-play drive. After a Pittsburgh punt, the Steelers called timeout on third-and-2 from the Baltimore 18, hoping to get the ball back, but the Ravens converted and then quickly moved into position to score., but he eventually dumped the ball off to an open Justice Hill, who went into the end zone with 2 seconds remaining. “I just think in his head, he knows what 11 seconds is,” Harbaugh said. “The clock was going a little faster for me in my mind. I’m like, ‘Throw that thing away.’ He threw it, it was a touchdown. All I can say is ‘wow’ — I think I said ‘wow’ about seven times right there.” The Steelers drove 98 yards for a touchdown on their first second-half possession, with Russell Wilson throwing a 30-yard scoring pass to Van Jefferson. Baltimore quickly answered when Henry broke free up the middle for his 44-yard TD. Wilson answered with a 36-yard touchdown strike to George Pickens in the third, but that was it for the scoring. Wilson went 20 of 29 for 270 yards on a night when neither team turned the ball over.This was the second-highest rushing total of Henry’s postseason career — and the only bigger one came in the same stadium five years earlier to the day. On Jan. 11, 2020, as a member of the Tennessee Titans, he ran for 195 yards in a win over Jackson and the top-seeded Ravens. “I can just hand the ball off — 10 yards, 20 yards, 30 yards and I’m just chilling,” Jackson said. “When they’re attacking him and I go, I’m fresh. Just making my job a lot easier. We just piggy-back off of each other.”Pittsburgh T Dan Moore Jr. injured an ankle. ... Jackson said he took a knee to the back and was wrapping it but wasn’t limited by the issue.The Ravens need Denver to win at Buffalo on Sunday if they’re going to host a game next weekend. If that happens, Houston would come to Baltimore. If not, Baltimore would head to Buffalo for a matchup between Jackson and fellow MVP candidate Josh Allen. The Steelers enter the offseason after Wilson and Tomlin were able to get them to the playoffs, but a once-promising season ended with a thud.
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