Is it panic time for the Ravens or do the Steelers just have their number?

Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens have a consistent foe in the Pittsburgh Steelers, but Sunday’s 18-16 loss to the AFC North rival sparked some concern over the team’s prospects this season.

Jackson, a two-time NFL MVP, has only defeated the Steelers once as a starter in his seven-year career, and Pittsburgh is now 8-2 in the past 10 meetings against the Ravens.

The 27-year-old, who leads the NFL in quarterback rating and touchdown percentage, completed 16 of 33 passes for 207 yards in Sunday’s matchup. Jackson had just one touchdown and an interception, and the offense failed to convert on a two-point attempt in the final minutes of the game.

The Steelers had zero touchdowns but kicked six field goals to grab their fifth straight win. The team now sits atop the division at 8-2, with the Ravens in second place at 7-4.

While Jackson did not have his best game, Baltimore’s squad as a whole struggled to find a rhythm on Sunday, committing 12 penalties for 80 yards. Kicker Justin Tucker added to the miscues, missing two first-quarter field goals, but did manage to get one through the uprights in the third quarter. Derrick Henry and Isaiah Likely each had a fumble, both of which led to Steelers field goals.

With all the woes on Sunday, FOX Sports personalities Chris Broussard of “First Things First”, Colin Cowherd of “The Herd” and James Jones of “The Facility” all had questions and concerns about what might be happening in Baltimore.

Are the Ravens’ struggles a sign of a lack of identity? Or are the Steelers simply Jackson’s kryptonite? 

Check out the three hosts’ thoughts on the Ravens below:

Panic time for Ravens fans and Chris Broussard after dropping to 7-4? | First Things First

Broussard’s thoughts: “I’ve been riding with the Ravens for two years. Picked them to win last year’s Super Bowl. They let me down. Picked them to win this year’s Super Bowl. There’s growing evidence that they might let a brother down.”

“The Ravens are not a smart football team…

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Publish date : 2024-11-19 01:42:10

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