The Baltimore Ravens dominated the Pittsburgh Steelers, winning 28-14 to advance in the AFC playoffs. Lamar Jackson threw two touchdowns, and Derrick Henry rushed for 186 yards and two scores. George Pickens led the Steelers with five catches, but his performance was marred by a costly penalty and a $22,511 fine for unnecessary roughness.
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