While the Steelers dug themselves a 21-0 hole against the Ravens, Derrick Henry shoveled dirt on top early in the second half. Just after the Steelers showed signs of life and scored a touchdown, they immediately answered. Henry broke out for a 44-yard rushing touchdown, making it 28-7, and that was it. The Steelers scored one more touchdown, but it was too little, too late.
The Steelers’ defense on the Henry touchdown was also, of course, awful, to the point where one wonders what happened. Most likely, it was a combination of intention, execution, and communication. The Steelers played the Ravens’ read option aggressively, and Baltimore knew that, so they adapted.