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The Baltimore Ravens' 28-14 AFC Wild Card victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers took center stage during the latest edition Hard Knocks: In season with the AFC North on Tuesday.
Hard Knocks introduced both teams in advance.
In Baltimore, ESPN legend Chris Berman visited Ravens practice and showed respect for quarterback Lamar Jackson, especially his ability to throw in the cold and wind. He also said that something special is happening in the city.
in Pittsburgh, Hard Knocks caught Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin in a team meeting before, using the “trains on a track” analogy to describe the physical one-on-one matchups that were about to take place. He showed pictures of Ravens and Steelers players on the same slides, repeating the refrain of “trains on the track” over and over.
It didn't go well for Pittsburgh.
sgoodl @sgoodl
I'm watching this week #HardKnocks. I just have to say that there is no world where I would want to be “trains on a track” with Derrick Henry. 😂 #Steelers #Ravens
Mimi on the journey of Synths and Sensibility @mimidancer
That train derailed. #Hardknocks
The Ravens entered this game as big favorites, and the chalk came to the fore. Baltimore jumped out to a 21-0 halftime lead and kept Pittsburgh at arm's length. The Ravens rushed for 299 combined yards, with Derrick Henry (181) leading the way in addition to his two touchdowns.
Henry was a freight train, and he had a 44-yard gain in the third quarter for a 27-7 advantage. Some credit goes to Jackson as well.
Ravens SB Loading @__LibrasFinest
Hard Knocks showed why Lamar is the MVP. Mike Tomlin, one of the most respected defensive minds in football, was constantly speaking into the microphone when he was 14
“Don't let him (LJ) go outside. Don't let him go outside.”
3 Steelers focus on him and realize too late. Result-Henry 44yd House Call
Jackson threw for 175 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 81 yards.
One of those touchdowns — a five-yard throw to Justice Hill with two seconds left in the first half after eluding Pittsburgh's defense — had Ravens head coach John Harbaugh repeating “unbelievable.”
Jackson, a two-time NFL MVP, clearly wants more. One fan also praised his leadership skills and voice.
Spencer Alexander @SpencerAlexan10
What you notice from more detailed coverage like Hard Knocks… Lamar has found his VOICE! He used to talk about how he was a player by example and didn't talk much, but now he's revealed that leadership trait and the voice to really lead the offense and the team. NICE TO SEE!!!
All in all, it was a good day for the Ravens and their fans, who enjoyed the episode.
Never again @MillenialRaven
#HardKnocks was pure cinema! Beat our biggest rival until they looked like some sad cold dogs.. and it's captured in all its glory! I will watch that episode forever! #RavensFlock #HereWeGo <— to Cancun
As for Pittsburgh, the Steelers lost their fifth straight game to close the season. Pittsburgh's promising season began with a 10-3 record and a two-game lead on the Ravens for the AFC North lead, but the Steelers closed the regular season 0-4, while Baltimore went 4-0 to finish 12-5. The two split the regular season series with a rubber match in Baltimore.
The Ravens now move on to Buffalo to play the AFC East champion Bills on Sunday at 6:30 PM ET. Baltimore beat Buffalo 35-10 at home on September 29th.
