Acrisure Stadium | Visit Pittsburg
Acrisure Stadium | Visit Pittsburg
The Pittsburgh Steelers' season concluded with a 28-14 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in the Wild Card Round. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, a leading candidate for the NFL's MVP award, threw for 175 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 81 yards. Running back Derrick Henry contributed significantly with 186 rushing yards.
Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin acknowledged Jackson's impact on the game: "It seems like the X factor was Lamar's unique talents," he said. Tomlin noted that despite efforts to contain Jackson, they struggled to find consistent solutions throughout the game.
The Steelers' offense found momentum late in the game but was unable to overcome an early deficit. "We just weren't good enough, to be quite honest with you," said Tomlin regarding their performance. Quarterback Russell Wilson completed 20 of 29 passes for 270 yards and two touchdowns, mostly in the second half.
Wilson reflected on his team's resilience: "I thought we were super aggressive in the second half," he stated. Despite falling short, Wilson praised his teammates' determination and effort during challenging moments.
Defensive tackle Cameron Heyward expressed disappointment over missed opportunities: "Extremely tough," he commented on their execution issues against Baltimore's potent offense. Safety DeShon Elliott echoed similar sentiments about execution affecting their defensive strategy.
Receiver George Pickens highlighted challenges faced by both teams: "They've got good players too," he remarked about starting slow against strong opponents.
Despite ending their season with five consecutive losses, Tomlin focused on learning from this playoff experience rather than dwelling on regular-season results: "I'm worried less about the regular season."
Wilson shared his appreciation for being part of the Steelers organization this year: "It's been truly a blessing in my life," he said reflecting positively upon joining Pittsburgh last offseason.
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