The Baltimore Ravens dominated the Pittsburgh Steelers in a 28-14 victory in the Wildcard round of the NFL playoffs. The Ravens kicked off the game with a 15 yard passing touchdown to Rashod Bateman to give a 7-0 lead late into the first quarter. The Ravens followed this up with a strong defensive performance throughout the second quarter preventing the Steelers from entering the red zone once. The Ravens would score two more times in the first half with an eight yard Derrick Henry rushing touchdown, and a five yard passing touchdown to Justice Hill.

Coming out of halftime with a comfortable 21-0 the Ravens had assumed they had the win secured. Until the Steelers started to fight back with a 30 yard passing touchdown to Van Jefferson kicking off the first Steelers touchdown of the game. The Ravens reestablished control however when Derrick Henry broke away for a 44 yard rushing touchdown. The Steelers would score once more in the 3rd quarter with a 36 yard passing touchdown to George Pickens. Neither team would score in the 4th and the Ravens secured the win and a spot in the second round of the playoffs. One of the Ravens most key players was Derrick Henry who shined with 186 yards and 2 touchdowns on only 26 carries. Quarterback Lamar Jackson went on to compare Derrick Henry to Lightning McQueen joking, “When Lightning McQueen goes flashing past like ‘pshew pshew’ that’s how Derrick Henry goes.” Jackson also carried the team through the air with 175 yards and two touchdowns with a 76% completion rate. The Ravens will now go on the road to face the number two seed Buffalo Bills next Sunday at the Highmark Stadium.

The Bills who are fresh off a 31-7 win over the Broncos are of even caliber to the Ravens. This game will be the most interesting matchup of the 2nd round, and could go either way. Make sure to tune in Sunday night to see this exciting matchup, and load up on game day snacks.