• **Derrick Henry** rushes for 186 yards and two touchdowns, setting a franchise postseason record.
• **Lamar Jackson** performs convincingly, throwing for two touchdowns and rushing for 81 yards.
• The Ravens dominate the Steelers in the running game, outgaining them 299 to 29 yards.
• Pittsburgh finishes their season with a disappointing five-game losing streak and a 10-8 record.
• Ravens advance to the AFC Divisional Round for a matchup against either Buffalo or Houston.

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens showcased a formidable running game in their 28-14 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Wild Card playoffs, propelling them to the next round of postseason action. Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry were at the forefront, exerting their dominance on the field as they navigated past their hated rivals. Henry managed to accumulate an impressive 186 yards on the ground, scoring twice, while Jackson threw two touchdown passes, making it a night to remember for both the players and the home fans.

The Ravens established their run game early, taking a commanding 21-0 lead at halftime and never relinquishing it. Jackson began the game by demonstrating his dual-threat capability, throwing a touchdown pass on the opening drive to Rashod Bateman and following up with a variety of well-executed offensive plays that kept the Steelers' defense on their heels. Notably, Baltimore executed a mix of Wildcat and traditional plays, culminating in a relentless ground attack.

In total, the Ravens piled up 299 rushing yards, the most the Steelers have ever allowed in a playoff game, which smashed their previous record of 232 yards set by the Oakland Raiders decades ago. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh expressed pride in the ground game, stating, “It was a physically dominating performance.” After the victory, he remarked on the team's commitment to their core identity of strong defense and an effective run game.

For the Steelers, the defeat marked the end of a frustrating season filled with inconsistencies. Quarterback Russell Wilson faced heavy pressure from the Ravens, finishing with two touchdown passes but unable to lead his team to victory. The Steelers succumbed to a five-game losing streak, ending the season with a 10-8 record, while Ravens fans celebrated their team's resurgence, chanting "MVP!" for Jackson throughout the game.

Overall, the tandem of Henry and Jackson proved too potent for the Steelers, executing a game plan that focused on power running to decisively control the tempo. The Ravens will await the outcome of the Sunday matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Denver Broncos to determine their next opponent in the AFC Divisional Round.

Both players expressed a desire to keep this momentum going, with Jackson playfully comparing Henry to Lightning McQueen from the animated movie "Cars," illustrating how he felt watching his teammate dash past opposing defenders. As the Ravens prepare for their next challenge, they are eager to continue proving their mettle in the playoffs as they seek a deep run.

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