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Steelers’ Playoff Hopes Alive with Win Over Ravens

Steelers’ Playoff Hopes Alive with Win Over Ravens

Written by Reananda Hidayat Permono Completed Master of Science - MS, Petroleum Geology from Curtin University, Perth, Australia.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the AFC’s No. 1 seed Baltimore Ravens 17-10 in the regular-season finale to keep their playoff hopes alive.

The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the AFC’s No. 1 seed Baltimore Ravens 17-10 in the regular-season finale to keep their playoff hopes alive.

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The Ravens (13-4) understood Saturday’s game had no playoff significance for them. Hence, Baltimore didn’t play NFL MVP candidate Lamar Jackson, along with other starters:

The Ravens (13-4) understood Saturday’s game had no playoff significance for them. Hence, Baltimore didn’t play NFL MVP candidate Lamar Jackson, along with other starters:

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Wide receivers Zay Flowers and Odell Beckham Jr., guard Kevin Zeitler, safety Kyle Hamilton, middle linebacker Roquan Smith, and cornerback Marlon Humphrey.

Wide receivers Zay Flowers and Odell Beckham Jr., guard Kevin Zeitler, safety Kyle Hamilton, middle linebacker Roquan Smith, and cornerback Marlon Humphrey.

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Those players have accounted for 94 starts this season. The Ravens achieved one important goal from the match: Escaping a catastrophic injury to a starter.

Those players have accounted for 94 starts this season. The Ravens achieved one important goal from the match: Escaping a catastrophic injury to a starter.

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On the other hand, the Steelers needed a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. After winning the game, Pittsburgh will need some help from the Tennessee Titans and Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

On the other hand, the Steelers needed a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. After winning the game, Pittsburgh will need some help from the Tennessee Titans and Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

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The win was quite costly, though, since T.J. Watt appeared to suffer a left knee injury in the third quarter.

The win was quite costly, though, since T.J. Watt appeared to suffer a left knee injury in the third quarter.

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He collided with teammate Montravius Adams and landed awkwardly after a jump. Leading the NFL with 19 sacks, Watt is in the conversation of a Defensive Player of the Year.

He collided with teammate Montravius Adams and landed awkwardly after a jump. Leading the NFL with 19 sacks, Watt is in the conversation of a Defensive Player of the Year.

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Watt remained the steady constant despite the Steelers' defense taking hit after hit this season.

Watt remained the steady constant despite the Steelers' defense taking hit after hit this season.

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He produced two quarterback hits, two sacks, and three tackles in Saturday’s match against the Ravens. Now, they have to wait.

He produced two quarterback hits, two sacks, and three tackles in Saturday’s match against the Ravens. Now, they have to wait.

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A loss by Jacksonville, a loss or tie by Buffalo, or an Indianapolis-Houston tie will grant a playoff spot for the Steelers.

A loss by Jacksonville, a loss or tie by Buffalo, or an Indianapolis-Houston tie will grant a playoff spot for the Steelers.

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