2025 NFL Week 18 Game Recaps
Seattle heads to San Francisco. Find out who wins the NFC West Division and gets the 1 seed in the NFC.
Chris Ransom Last Updated: January 7, 2025.
Carolina Panthers 8-9-0 |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers 8-9-0 |
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Game Recap: TAMPA BAY-Carolina headed to Tampa Bay. The winner of ths game would lead the NFC South Division.
Tampa Bay put together a 9 play 74 yard drive from their own 26 yard line that lasted five minutes and twenty nine seconds. Bucky Irving ran for a gain of nine. Bucky Irving ran for a gain of three. Baker Mayfield threw a thirteen yard pass to Mike Evans. Bucky Irving ran for a gain of six. Bucky Irving ran for a gain of two. Bucky Irving ran for a gain of four. Baker Mayfield ran for a gain of nine. Baker Mayfield threw a ten yard pass to Cade Otton. Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield threw a 18 yard touchdown pass to Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton. Baker Mayfield was 3/3 with 41 passing yards, 9 rushing yards, 50 total yards, 1 passing touchdown, and 0 interceptions or incompletions. Bucky Irving had 5 carries for 24 rushing yards. Mike Evans had 1 reception on 1 target and 13 receiving yards. Cade Otton ahd 2 reeptions on 2 targets, 28 receiving yards, and 1 receiving touchdown. Tampa Bay led 7-0.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3-4 nose tackle Vita Vea kept Rico Dowdle from gaining any rushing yards, but Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3-4 left end Elijah Roberts had a unnecessary roughness penalty. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3-4 middle linebacker SirVocea Dennis tackled Rico Dowdle for a loss of two. Bryce Young threw a two yard pass to Chuba Hubbard. Bryce Young began this game 1/1 with 2 passing yards, 0 passing touchdowns, and 0 interceptions or incompletions. Bryce Young threw an incomplete pass on third down. Carolina punted the football to Tampa Bay.
Tampa Bay put together a 11 play 69 yard drive from their own 20 yard line that lasted five minutes and twenty seven seconds. Rachaad White ran for a gain of two. Baker Mayfield threw a four yard pass to Cade Otton. Baker Mayfield threw a twenty one yard pass to Mike Evans. Rachaad White ran for a gain of one. Baker Mayfield threw a thirteen yard pass to Bucky Irving. Tez Johnson ran for a gain of five. Baker Mayfield ran for a gain of eight. Carolina Panthers boundary cornerback Michael Jackson had a taunting penalty. Baker Mayfield began this game 6/6 with 79 passing yards, 17 rushing yards, 96 total yards, 1 passing touchdown, and 0 interceptions or incompletions. Baker Mayfield threw his first incomplete pass. Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Chase McLaughlin made a 29 yard field goal. Tampa Bay led 10-0 after one quarter of play.
Carolina Panthers 3-4 middle linebacker Christian Rozeboom interepted Baker Mayfield. Carolina got the football back in field goal range.
Carolina put together a 3 play 19 yard drive from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19 yard line that lasted one minutes and twenty eight seconds. Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young threw a 8 yard touchdown pass to Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble. Tampa Bay led 10-7.
Rico Dowdle ran for a gain of four. This game went to the two minute warning.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers nickel cornerback Jacob Parrish lined up at field cornerback covering Tetairoa McMillan and Jacob Parrish intercepted Bryce Young anticipating the pass to Tetairoa McMillan. Tampa Bay got the football back.
Tampa Bay put together a 7 play 40 yard drive from their own 42 yard line that lasted one minute and forty nine seconds. Bucky Irving ran for a gain of seven. Carolina Panthers strong safety Tre'von Moehrig had a tackle for a loss. Baker Mayfield threw a twenty two yard pass to Cade Otton. Carolina called their first timeout.
Bucky Irving ran for a gain of six. Tampa Bay called their first timeout.
Bucky Irving ran for a gain of five. Tampa Bay called their second timeout.
Bucky Irving ran for a gain of two. Tampa Bay called their final timeout.
Chase McLaughlin made a 36 yard field goal. Tampa Bay led 13-7 at halftime.
Ryan Fitzgerald missed a 54 yard field goal. That was the closest anyone came ot scoring in the third quarter. Tampa Bay led 13-7 after three quarters of play.
Chase McLaughlin made a 48 yard field goal. Tampa Bay led 16-7.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3-4 middle linebacker Lavonte David recovered a fumble. Carolina blocked Chase McLaughlin's field goal attempt.
Carolina put together a 8 play 72 yard drive from their own 28 yard line that lasted two minutes adn forty five seconds. Bryce Young threw a 8 yard pass to Carolina Panthers slot receiver Jalen Coker. Tampa Bay won 16-14.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers left tackle Tristan Wirfs was my player of the game. Tristian Wirfs had 0 sacks, 0 quarterback pressures allowed, 42 carries, and 140 rushing yards.
Seattle Seahawks 14-3-0 |
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San Francisco 49ers 12-5-0 |
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Game Recap: SAN FRANCISCO-Seattle headed to San Francisco. Find out who got homefield in the NFC. San Francisco got George Kittle back, but both teams left tackles are out. Charles Cross is out for Seattle and Trent Williams is out for San Francisco.
Sam Darnold threw a two yard pass to Rashid Shaheed. Kenneth Walker III ran for a gain of nine. Sam Darnold threw a twenty yard pass to Kenneth Walker IIII. Zach Charbonnet ran for a gain of six. San Francisco 49ers 4-3 right outside linebacker Dee Winters kept Zach Charbonnet form gaining any yards. Sam Darnold threw a nine yard pass o Eric Saubert. Keneth Walke III ran for a gai of eight. Zach Charobonnet ran for a gain of six Sam Darnold began this game 3/3 with 31 passing yards, 0 passing touchdowns, and 0 interceptions pr incompletions. Sam Darnold threw an incomplete pass. Zach Charbonnet ran for a gain of four. Seattle called their first timeout.
Sam Darnold threw an incomplete pass on fourth and goal. Christian McCaffrey ran for a gain of two. Brock Purdy threw a five yard pass to Kyle Juszczyk. Brock Purdy began this game 1/1 with 5 passing yards, 0 passing touchdowns, and 0 interceptions or incompletions. Brock Purdy threw an incomplete pass.
Seattle put together a 3 play 35 yard drive from the San Francisco 49ers 35 yard line that lasted one minute and twenty three seconds. Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet had a 27 yard rushing touchdown. Seattle had the football for eleven minutes and twenty six seconds going 0/1 on fourth down conversions in the first quarter. San Francisco had the football for three minutes and thirty four seconds going 0/2 on third down conversions in the first quarter. Seattle led 7-0 after one quarter of play.
Jasn Myers missed a 47 yard field goal. San Francisco got the football back.
Brock Purdy ran for a gain of ten on third and eleven. Seattle called their second timoeut before a critical fourth and one.
Brock Purdy got pressured. Brock Purdy threw an incomplete pass.
Seattle put together a 9 play 33 yard yard drive from their own 40 yard line that lasted four minutes adn sixteen second. Seattle Seahawks kicker Jason Myers made a field goal on this drive. Seattle led 10-0.
San Francisco 49ers kicker Eddy Pinero made a 48 yard field goal. This was San Francisco's only score of the game. Seattle led 10-3 at halftime.
Neither team scored in the third quarter. Seattle led 10-3 after three quarters of play.
Jason Meyers made a field goal. Seattle won 13-3.
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III was my player of the game. Kenneth Walker III had 16 carries, 97 rushing yards, 4 receptions on 4 targets, 36 receiving yards, 20 carries, and 133 total yards. Seattle locked up the 1 seed in the NFC.
New Orleans Saints 6-11-0 |
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Atlanta Falcons 8-9-0 |
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Game Recap: ATLANTA-Neither one of these teams could make the NFL Playoffs. New Orleans winning gave the Tampa Bay Buccaneers the NFC South. Atlanta winning gave the Carolina Panthers the NFC South Division.
Atlanta won 19-17. The Carolina Panthers won the NFC South Divsion and will get the 4 seed in this years NFL Playoffs.
Atlanta Falcons 4-3 right end James Pearce Jr. was my player of the game. James Pearce Jr. had 2 solo tackles, 1 assisted tackle, 3 total tackles, 2 sacks, 2 tackles for a loss, and 2 quarterback hits. James Pearce Jr. finished with 10.5 sacks most in Atlanta Falcons franchise history for a season.
Cleveland Browns 5-12-0 |
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Cincinnati Bengals 6-11-0 |
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Game Recap: CINCINNATI-Cleveland headed to Cincinnati. This was a pretty meaningless game.
Cleveland won 20-18. Cleveland Browns 4-3 right end Myles Garrett was my player of the game since he set the sack record with 23 sacks which is the new sack record breaking the previous sack record split by T.J. Watt and Michael Strahan.
Green Bay Packers 9-7-1 |
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Minnesota Vikings 9-8-0 |
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Game Recap: MINNESOTA-Green Bay had the 7 seed locked up and rested their starters. Minnesota was playing for a chance to finish the season with a winning record.
Minnesota won 16-3. Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was my player of the game. Justin Jefferson had 8 receptions on 11 targets for 101 receiving yards.
Dallas Cowboys 7-9-1 |
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New York Giants 4-13-0 |
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Game Recap: NEW YORK-Dallas played New York. This was a pretty meaningless week 18 game.
New York won 34-17. Las Vegas clinched the first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart was my player of the game. Jaxson Dat went 22/32 with 230 passing yards, 32 rushing yards, 262 total yards, 2 passing touchdowns, and 0 interceptions.
Tennessee Titans 3-14-0 |
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Jacksonville Jaguars 13-4-0 |
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Game Recap: JACKSONVILLE-Tennessee played Jacksonville. Jacksonville could secure the AFC South Division and a top three seed with a win.
Tennessee Titans 3-4 right end Jeffrey Simmons sacked Trevor Lawrence for loss of eight. Trevor Lawrence threw an incomplete pass after Cole Van Lanen had a holding penalty that negated a completion.
Tennessee put together a 5 play 58 yard drive from their own 42 yard line that lasted three minutes and thirty two seconds. Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward went 3/3 with 52 passing yards, 7 rushing yards, 1 rushing touchdown, and 0 interceptions or incompletions. Cam Ward got injured on the opening touchdown drive and did not return to the game. Tennessee led 7-0.
Jacksonville proceeded to outscore Tennessee 38-0 after this. Jacksonville won 38-7.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was my player of the game. Trevor Lawrence went 22/30 with 255 passing yards, 11 rushing yards, 266 total yards, 3 passing touchdowns, and 0 interceptions.
Indianapolis Colts 8-9-0 |
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Houston Texans 12-5-0 |
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Game Recap: HOUSTON-Indianapolis started Riley Leonard. Houston could secure the first wild card spot with a win.
Houston won 38-30. Houston will face the AFC North Winner in the wild card round.
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud was my player of the game. C.J. Stroud went 14/23 with 169 passing yards, 1 passing touchdown, 5 rushing yards, 1 rushing touchdown, 174 total yards, and 2 total touchdowns.
New York Jets 3-14-0 |
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Buffalo Bills 12-5-0 |
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Game Recap: BUFFALO-Buffalo hosted the New York Jets. Buffalo played their backups after the opening snap. They started Josh Allen one play.
Buffalo's backups routed the New York Jets 35-8. The New York Jets were the first team in NFL history to have 0 interceptions in one season. Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis was my player of the game. Ray Davis had 21 carries, 151 rushing yards, 2 receptions on 2 targets, 23 receiving yards, 23 touches, 174 total yards, and 1 receiving touchdown.
Detroit Lions 9-8-0 |
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Chicago Bears 11-6-0 |
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Game Recap: CHICAGO-Detroit headed to Chicago. Both teams played their starters. Detroit got Taylor Decker back at left tackle, but did not have Penei Sewell at right tackle.
Detroit put together a 11 play 55 yard drive from their own 29 yard line that lasted six minutes adn twenty five seconds. Jahmyr Gibbs ran for a gain of four. Jahmyr GIbbs ran for a gain of three. Jared Goff threw a three yard pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown. Jared Goff threw a eighteen yard pass to Isaac TeSlaa. Jared Goff threw a twelve yard pass to Jameson Williams. David Montgomery ran for a gain of nine. David Montgomery ran for a gain of one. Jared Goff threw a nine yard pass to Jameson Willliams. Jared Goff threw a completion. Detroit called their first timeout.
Jared Goff began this game 5/5 with 39 passing yards, 0 passing touchdowns, and 0 interceptions or incompletions. Jared Goff threw an incomplete pass. Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates made a 34 yard field goal. Detroit led 3-0.
Caleb Williams threw a eight yard pass to Colston Loveland. D'Andre Swift ran for a gain of one. D'Andre Swift ran for a gain of seven. D'Andre Swift ran for a gain of three. D'Andre Swift ran for a gain of ten. Kyle Monangai ran for a gain of two. Detroit Lions 4-3 defensive tackle Tyliek Williams tackled Kyle Monangai for a loss of one. Caleb Williams began this game 1/1 with 8 passing yards, 0 passing touchdowns, and 0 interceptions or incompletions. Caleb Williams threw his first incomplete pass. Detroit led 3-0 after one quarter of play.
Jake Bates made a 30 yard field goal. Detroit led 6-0.
Detroit put together a 9 play 76 yard drive from their own 24 yard line tha tlasted five minutes and six seconds. Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff threw a 15 yard touchdown pass to Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs. Detroit led 13-0 at halftime.
Jake Bates made a 25 yard field goal. Detroit led 16-0 after one quarter of play.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams threw a 25 yard touchdown. Chicago went for a two point conversion and got it. Detroit led 16-8.
Chicago put together a 12 play 88 yard drive from their own 12 yard line that lasted five minutes and fifty six seconds. Caleb Williams threw a 1 yard touchdown pass to Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland. This game was tied at 16-16.
Jake Bates made the game-winning field goal. Detroit won 19-16.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown was my player of the game. Amon-Ra St. Brown had 11 receptions on 15 targets and 139 receiving yards.
Los Angeles Chargers 11-6-0 |
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Denver Broncos 14-3-0 |
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Game Recap: DENVER-Trey Lance got the start for the Los Angeles Chargers. Los Angeles rested their starters.
Denver Broncos kicker Will Lutz made a 24 yard field goal. Denver led 3-0.
Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian had a 45 yard pick six. Denver led 10-0 after one quarter of play. Denver won 19-3 and locked up the 1 seed in the AFC.
Denver won 19-3. Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian was my player of the game. Ja'Quan McMillian had 4 solo tackles, 2 assisted tackles, 6 total tackles, 2 deflections from pass breakups, 1 interception, and a 45 yard defensive touchdown on a pick six.
Kansas City Chiefs 6-11-0 |
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Las Vegas Raiders 3-14-0 |
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Game Recap: LAS VEGAS-Kansas City headed to Las Vegas. Chris Oladokun the Pittsburgh Steelers 2022 seventh round pick started for Kansas City. He faced Kenny Pickett, the Pittsburgh Steelers 2022 first round pick Kenny Pickett.
Las Vegas won 14-12. Las Vegas Raiders 4-3 right end Tyree Wilson was my player of the game. Tyree Wilson had 5 solo tackles, 1 assisted tackle, 6 total tackles, 2 sacks, 2 tackles for a loss, and 2 quarterback hurries.
Arizona Cardinals 3-14-0 |
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Los Angeles Rams 12-5-0 |
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Game Recap: LOS ANGELES-Arizona headed to Los Angeles. Los Angeles could secure the first wild card spot with a win..
Los Angeles played their starters. Los Angeles defeated Arizona 37-20. Los Angeles secured the 5 seed in the NFC and will play the Carolina Panthers.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was my player of the game. Matthew Stafford went 25/40 with 259 passing yards, 3 rushing yards, 262 total yards, 4 passing touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Matthew Stafford tied Trevor Lawrence for five player of the game appearances at quarterback which is second most behind New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, who finished the year winning player of the game seven times.
Miami Dolphins 7-10-0 |
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New England Patriots 14-3-0 |
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Game Recap: NEW ENGLAND-New England could lock up the 2 seed in the AFC with a win. A loss would drop New England to third in the AFC. Both New England Patriots left tackle Will Campbell and 3-4 left end Milton Williams returned from injuries this week. Kayshon Boutte also returned from his injury. Every starter outside of New England Patriots left guard Jared Wilson is back at full health and Wilson's backup Ben Brown has played solid in relief of Brown. New England should have their offense at full health for the playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers next week.
New England put together a 3 play 70 yard drive from their own 30 yard line that lasted one minute and forty six seconds. Rhamondre Stevenson ran for a gain of nine. Rhamondre Stevenson ran for a gain of fifty six. New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson had a 5 yard rushing touchdown. New England led 7-0.
Quinn Ewers ran for a gain of nine. Quinn Ewers threw a four yard pass to Jaylen Wright. New England Patriots 3-4 right end Christian Barmore kept Jaylen Wright froom gaining any yards. Quinn Ewers threw a four yard pass to Greg Dulcich. Quinn Ewers threw a twenty yard pass to Theo Wease Jr. Jayeln Wright ran for a gain of two. Quinn Ewers threw a seven yard pass to Greg Dulcich. Ollive Gordon IV ran for a gain of two. Malik Washington ran for a gain of eight. New England Patriots 3-4 left end Milton Williams tackled Jaylen Wright for a loss of six. Quinn Ewers threw a seven yard pass to Tahj Washington on third and eight. Quinn Ewers began this game 4/4 with 38 passing yards, 0 passing touchdowns, and 0 interceptions or incompletions. Quinn Ewers threw an incomplete pass on fourth and one as New England's red zone defense prevented a first and goal opportunity for Miami.
New England put together a 9 play 92 yard drive from their own 8 yard line that lasted four minutes and fifty five seconds. TreVeyon Henderson ran for a gain of seven. Drake Maye threw a eleven yard pass to Kayshon Boutte. Kyle Williams ran for a gain of five. Miami Dolphins 3-4 right end Zach Sieler had a tackle for a loss tackling TreVeyon Hendersson for a loss of one. Drake Maye ran for a gain of seven. DrakeMaye threw a thirty five yard pass to Efton Chism III. TreVeyon Henderson ran for a gain of thirteen, but Miami Dolphins 3-4 middle linebacker Tyrel Dodson had a facemask penalty. TreVeyon Henderson ran for a gain of five. New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson had a 2 yard rushing touchdown. Drake Maye went 2/2 with 46 passing yards, 7 rushing yards, 53 total yards, 0 passing touchdowns, and 0 interceptions in the first quarter. Both Rhaomndre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson had rushing touchdowns in the first quarter. New England led 14-0 after one quarter of play.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Quinn Ewers threw a 2 yard touchdown pass to Miami Dolphins wide receiver Malik Washington. New England led 14-7.
Drake Maye began this game 2/2 with 46 passing yards, 7 rushing yards, 53 total yards, 0 passing touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Drake Maye finally threw an incompletion and New England went three and out.
Miami Dolphins kicker Riley Patterson made a 52 yard field goal. New England led 14-10.
New England Patriots kicker Andres Borregales made a 59 yard field goal. New England led 17-10 at halftime.
New England put together a 7 play 80 yard drive from their own 20 yard line that lasted four minutes and eight seconds. New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye threw a 15 yard touchdown pass to Rhamondre Stevenson. New England led 24-10.
New ENgland put together a 4 play 63 yard drive from their own 37 yard line that lasted two minutes and six seconds. Rhamondre Stevenson had a 35 yard rushing touchdown. New England led 31-10 after three quarters of play.
TreVeyon Henderson had a rushing touchdown. New England won 38-10 and locked up the 2 seed in the AFC. Every AFC playoff spot was decided except the 4 seed.
New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson was my player of the game. Rhamondre Stevenson had 7 carries, 131 rushing yards, 2 rushing touchdowns, 2 receptions on 2 targets, 22 receiving yards, 1 receiving touchdown, 9 touches, 153 total yards, and 3 total touchdowns.
Washington Commanders 5-12-0 |
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Philadelphia Eagles 11-6-0 |
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Game Recap: PHILADELPHIA-Washington headed to Philadelphia. Philadelphia opted to play their backups over playing their starters, but had an opportunity to move into the 2 seed.
Washington won 24-17. The Seattle Seahawks are the 1 seed in the NFC and will get a first round bye. The 7 seed Green Bay Packers face the 2 seed CHicago Bears. The 6 seed San Francisco 49ers face the 3 seed Philadelphia Eagles. The 5 seed Los Angeles Rams face the 4 seed Carolina Panthers.
Washington Commanders 4-3 defensive tackle Da'Ron Payne was my player of the game. Da'Ron Payne had 3 solo tackles, 1 assisted tackle, 4 total tackles, 2 quarterback hits, 1 sack, and 1 tackle for a loss.
Baltimore Ravens 8-9-0 |
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Pittsburgh Steelers 10-7-0 |
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Game Recap: PITTSBURGH-Baltimore headed to Pittsburgh. The winner of this game would secure the AFC North Division.
Baltimore put together a 8 play 85 yard drive from their own 15 yard line that lasted four minutes and six seconds. Derrick Henry ran for a gain of forty seven, but Baltimore Ravens flanker wide receiver Zay Flowers had an illegal blindside block with the penalty being enforced at the Pittsburgh Steelers 44 yard line. Derrick Henry ran for a gain of three. Lamar Jackson threw a six yard pass to Isaiah Likely. Lamar Jackson ran for a gain of five. Derrick Henry ran for a gain of one. Lmaar Jackson threw a six yard pass to Mark Andrews. Pittsburgh Steelers 3-4 nose tackle Keeanu Benton kept Rasheen Ali from gaining any yards. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson threw a 38 yard touchdown pass to Baltimore Ravens wide receiver DeVontez Walker on fourth and one. Lamar Jackson was 3/3 with 50 passing yards, 5 rushing yards, 55 total yards, 1 passing touchdown, and 0 interceptions or incompletions on Baltimore's opening drive. Derrick Henry had 3 carries for 51 rushing yards. DeVontez Walker had 1 reception on 1 target 38 receiving yards, and 1 receiving touchdown. Mark Andrews had 1 recepton on 1 target and 6 receiving yards. Isaiah Likley had 1 reception on 1 target and 6 receiving yards. Baltimore led 7-0.
Aaron Rodgers threw a two yard pass to Jaylen Warren. Aaron Rodgers threw a pass to Jaylen Warren for a loss of one. Aaron Rodgers began this game 2/2 with 2 passing yards, 0 passing touchdowns, and 0 interceptions or incompletions. Aaron Rodgers threw an incomplete pass and could not get anything going on their opening drive.
Derrick Henry ran for a gain of one. Derrick Henry ran for a gain of eight. Derrick Henry ran for a gain of three. Lamar Jackson began this game 3/3 with 50 passing yards, 5 rushing yards, 55 total yards, 1 passing touchdown, and 0 interceptions or incompletions. Lamar Jackson threw an incomplete pass. Baltimore had the football for ten minutes and fourteen seconds in teh first quarter going 1/1 on fourth down conversions. Pittsburgh had the football for four minutes and forty six seconds. Baltimore led 7-0 after one quarter of play.
Baltimore Ravens kicker Tyler Loop made a 40 yard field goal. Baltimore led 10-0.
Pittsburgh put together a 8 play 36 yard drive from their own 25 yard line that lasted four minutes and forty one seconds. Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell made a 57 yard field goal. Baltimore went 0/3 on third down conversions in the second quarter. Baltimore led 10-3 at halftime.
Pittsburgh put together a 12 play 67 yard drive from their own 33 yard line that lasted six minutes and thirty seven seconds. Aaron Rodgers threw an incomplete pass. Baltimore Ravens strong safety Kyle Hamilton got injured on this play and did not return to the game. The injury to Kyle Hamilton, Baltimore's best defensive back definitely changed the momentum of the game.
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Connor Heyward lined up as a fullback and got a rushing touchdown. This game was tied at 10-10.
Pittsburgh Steelers 3-4 left outside linebacker T.J. Watt intercepted Lamar Jackson. Chris Boswell got a field goal following that interception. Baltimore went 0/2 on third down conversions in the third quarter. Pittsburgh led 13-10 after three quarters of play.
Lamar Jackson threw a 50 yard touchown pass to Baltimore Ravens flanker wide receiver Zay Flowers. Baltimore led 17-13.
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell had a 2 yard rushing touchdown. Pittsburgh led 20-17.
Lamar Jackson threw another dagger to Zay Flowers. Baltimore led 24-20.
Aaron Rodgers threw a 26 yard touchdown pass to Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III. Pittsburgh led 26-24 after Chris Boswell missed an extra point.
Baltimore drove downfield with all of their timeouts. Tyler Loop missed a 44 yard field goal that went wide right. John Harbaugh should have ran the football or kept the ball on the left side of the field with Tyler loop's kick going right. Those minor adjustments win this game for Baltimore. Pittsburgh won 26-24.
Denver has the 1 seed in the AFC. The 7 seed Los Angeles Chargers face the 2 seed New England Patriots. The 6 seed Buffalo Bills face the 3 seed Jacksonville Jaguars. The 5 seed Houston Texans face the 4 seed Pittsburgh Steelers.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was my player of the game. Aaron Rodgers went 31/42 with 294 passing yards, 20 rushing yards, 314 total yards, 1 passing touchdown, and 0 interceptions.
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