The Ravens aren’t going to make the playoffs.
But sweeping the rival Steelers and stomping on their playoff chances may be the next-best thing.
With its fourth starting quarterback this season in Ryan Mallett, playing in his first game as a Raven, Baltimore upset the surging Pittsburgh Steelers at home, 20-17.
M&T Bank Stadium was full of Steelers fans expecting to see their high-octane offense blow past the downtrodden Ravens. Those towels were left limp in their pockets for much of the day.
It’s been a difficult and emotionally draining season, but Sunday’s win over the arch rivals was a break in the clouds and a testament to the Ravens’ fighting spirit.