NFL Picks & Pans: Week 17
With the remaining playoff slots at stake, teams are deciding whether or not to rest their starters or go for it in the last weekend of the regular season.
| Final - 12.27.2009 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 6 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 23 |
Stories
Ravens Playoff Hopes Have Been Earned
Despite the thought of many that the Baltimore Ravens do not deserve to be in the post season, if they win Sunday at the Oakland Raiders, they will have indeed earned a right to play in the post season
Ravens Game Release: Week 17 @ Oakland
For the last time in the regular season, the Baltimore Ravens PR Dept sends out their Weekly Release, for the final game at the Oakland Raiders.
Regardless of Penalties or Playcalling, Execution Still Poor
Despite the rash of frustrating penalties, the lack of execution has been the biggest reason the Baltimore Ravens have not succeeded as expected.
Ten Thoughts About Pittsburgh's 23-20 Victory Over The Rival Ravens
Some thoughts about the Pittsburgh Steelers 23-20 victory over the Baltimore Ravens at Heinz Field on Sunday. The win improves the Steelers record to 8-7 and keeps their playoff hopes alive heading in to the final week of the 2009 NFL season.
Digesting Ravens' Loss & Discipline
The Baltimore Ravens lack of discipline always seems to rear its ugly head in close games, making one wonder where the leadership to stop this trend is?
Ravens Lose Composure & Game
The Baltimore Ravens inability to make the right play calling and execution in tough games shows up in another close loss, this time to the Pittsburgh Steelers 23-20.
Steelers Win! Keep Playoff Hopes Alive
Full recap coming soon, but for now we celebrate the Steelers second straight win. The victory over the hated Rivals improves the Steelers record to 8-7 and keeps them right in the thick of things...
Ravens @ Steelers: 2nd Half 'Open Thread'
The Baltimore Ravens trail the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-10 at halftime and need to limit the turnovers in order to come back to win.
Ravens @ Steelers: Prediction & Gametime 'Open Thread'
The Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers will be fighting for their playoff lives in today's meeting in this classic battle that many feel is the best rivalry in the NFL right now.
NFL Picks & Pans: Week 16
Baltimore Beatdown makes it NFL picks for week 16 and wonders which team is the Baltimore Ravens biggest obstacle on their playoff push?
Pregame Zone Blitz: Ravens at Steelers
Baltimore goes to Pittsburgh in a critical AFC Week 16 playoff game.
GameThreads
Steelers Fans GameThread on Behind the Steel Curtain
Ravens Fans GameThread on Baltimore Beat Down
Boxscore
| FINAL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
| Pittsburgh | 6 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 23 |
| Scoring Drives |
|---|
| Quarter 1 |
| 9:21 left: Pittsburgh Field Goal - 26-yarder by Jeff Reed. 4 plays, 0 yds, 0:54 min. |
| 5:18 left: Baltimore Field Goal - 27-yarder by Billy Cundiff. 9 plays, 64 yds, 4:03 min. |
| 1:09 left: Pittsburgh Field Goal - Jeff Reed 39 yarder. 7 plays, 26 yds, 4:09 min. |
| Quarter 2 |
| 12:52 left: Pittsburgh Touchdown - 4-yard run by Rashard Mendenhall. (Jeff Reed extra point is good). 5 plays, 43 yds, 2:11 min. |
| 12:52 left: 5 plays, 43 yds, 2:11 min. |
| 9:55 left: Baltimore Touchdown - 30-yard pass from Joe Flacco to Todd Heap. (Billy Cundiff extra point is good). 7 plays, 61 yds, 2:57 min. |
| 9:55 left: 7 plays, 61 yds, 2:57 min. |
| 0:35 left: Pittsburgh Touchdown - 24-yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger to Santonio Holmes. (Jeff Reed extra point is good). 7 plays, 94 yds, 1:25 min. |
| 0:35 left: 7 plays, 94 yds, 1:25 min. |
| Quarter 3 |
| 9:30 left: Baltimore Touchdown - 7-yard pass from Joe Flacco to Todd Heap. (Billy Cundiff extra point is good). 10 plays, 64 yds, 5:30 min. |
| 9:30 left: 10 plays, 64 yds, 5:30 min. |
| 6:16 left: Baltimore Field Goal - 35-yarder by Billy Cundiff. 6 plays, 20 yds, 2:54 min. |
| Quarter 4 |
| 5:25 left: Pittsburgh Field Goal - 38-yarder by Jeff Reed. 8 plays, 44 yds, 3:38 min. |
| Team statistics | Baltimore | Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards Average Plays | 323 4.8 67 | 286 4.8 60 |
| Time of Possession | 32:33 | 27:27 |
| First Downs Run Pass Penalty | 20 9 10 1 | 17 3 11 3 |
| Third Down Conversions | 5-13-38% | 5-13-38% |
| Fourth Down Conversions | 0-1-0% | 0-0-0% |
| Passing Yards Completions-Attempts Average Interceptions-Yards Sacks-Yards Lost | 148 13-25 5.1 1-18 4-18 | 238 17-33 6.4 1-19 4-21 |
| Rushing Yards Attempts Average | 175 38 4.6 | 48 23 2.1 |
| Return Yards Punt returns-Yards Kickoff returns-Yards | 169 2-24 5-145 | 146 1-17 4-129 |
| Turnovers Fumbles-Lost Interceptions-Yards | 3 2-2 1-18 | 2 1-1 1-19 |
| Penalties-Yards | 11-113 | 4-20 |
| Punts-Average (Net Avg.) | 4-36.5 (32.3) | 4-36.5 (25.5) |
| Tackles Solo Assists | 52 34 18 | 69 50 19 |
Officials: Peter Morelli (Referee), Richard Hall (Umpire), Derick Bowers (Head Linesman), Darryll Lewis (Line Judge), Laird Hayes (Side Judge), Bill Schmitz (Back Judge), Rob Vernatchi (Field Judge)
