AFC North

The Pittsburgh Steelers' end-of-season collapse finished with a 28-14 loss to the rival Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Wild Card Round on Saturday, and pass-rusher T.J. Watt was not happy in the aftermath.

"Losing sucks," he told reporters. "Losing five in a row to finish the season out sucks. Felt like we had a good week of prep. Felt like we were ready for this one. We weren't. We weren't able to stop the run. Haven't been able to stop the run. We weren't able to get it fixed. So it's been rough last month of football."

Pittsburgh started the season with a 10-3 record and looked the part of a Super Bowl contender with a strong defense and opportunistic offense leading the way. Then it finished the regular season with four consecutive losses prior to Saturday's postseason defeat.

It didn't score more than 17 points in any of those final five losses, but the defense also struggled to stop Derrick Henry (186 rushing yards and two touchdowns) and Lamar Jackson (175 passing yards, 81 rushing yards and two touchdowns) as Baltimore jumped out to a 21-0 lead and never looked back.

The @Ravens have 242 yards rushing tonight. Derrick Henry has 155 of those 😤 pic.twitter.com/ZMBGESwJEj

— NFL (@NFL) January 12, 2025

Even Watt finished with zero tackles and zero sacks in his final 127 snaps of the campaign.

"It's too fresh," he said. "I don't know. I don't have the answers. Clearly, if I had the answers, I would've done something differently this week. I felt like we had a good week, good week of prep. Felt like we had a relatively healthy set of guys, especially defensively, put the pads on. I felt like we had a physical practice week and didn't correlate.

"If I had the answer, we wouldn't be here right now. I'm going to have to take a look in the mirror and have some conversations, but I don't have the answers."

Unfortunately for the Steelers, this season was more of the same.

While head coach Mike Tomlin set the NFL record with an 18th straight non-losing season, the team also hasn't won a playoff game since the 2016 campaign. Getting into the playoffs and losing in the Wild Card Round has become the norm and happened in four of the last five years.

Whether that will lead to significant offseason changes to the coaching staff or roster remains to be seen, but the Ravens were clearly the better team on both sides of the ball Saturday and wasted no time seizing full control.

Two third-quarter touchdown passes from Russell Wilson made the final score more respectable, but Watt and the Steelers were left searching for answers.

Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott didn't mince words after a 28-14 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday brought the team's season to an end.

"I know that in the past we've played well in the beginning of the season, and then we just s--t the bed at the end, and same s--t happened this year," he said. "Closed the season out on a five-game losing streak, including the playoffs. So we got to figure out what's the problem. We got to figure out how to get better. We got to figure out how to get past that point. We got to figure out how to finish strong in seasons to go into the playoffs."

Elliott also addressed the Ravens collectively running for 299 yards, which set a new franchise record:

DeShon Elliott speaks to the media. pic.twitter.com/OeoQeMm0wp

— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) January 12, 2025

His comments will sum up the wider frustration within the fanbase.

The Steelers have remained one of the NFL's most consistent teams under head coach Mike Tomlin, but consistency isn't always a good thing. Sure, Pittsburgh has yet to finish with a losing record in Tomlin's 18 years, but it also hasn't won a playoff game since 2016.

There was nothing about the Steelers tonight that screamed "well coached team" And there is absolutely zero legitimate argument to continue with Mike Tomlin. Not one. It should be over. It won't be but it should be.

— Paul Zeise (@PaulZeise) January 12, 2025

When someone tells me how quickly Mike Tomlin would be hired by another team if he and the Steelers parted ways: pic.twitter.com/9IqsJeHMAM

— Chris Mueller (@ChrisMuellerPGH) January 12, 2025

Especially for a franchise with six Super Bowl titles, simply reaching the postseason won't cut it after a while. And with Tomlin, it's becoming increasingly hard to see how the Steelers' trajectory will change with him still on the sideline.

Whether it's the coaching staff, the future of starting quarterback Russell Wilson as he hits free agency, or other big personnel moves, Elliott's postgame reaction underlines how Pittsburgh's front office is facing a consequential offseason.

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith is still friends with Patrick Queen, but that didn't stop him from lobbing some trash talk in Queen's direction after Baltimore's 28-14 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night.

Ahead of a Week 16 meeting with his old team, Queen downplayed having any added motivation about playing the Ravens, for whom he played his first four seasons. Instead, he said his focus was on winning the AFC North and having "a chance to get T-shirts and hats."

That quote didn't escape Smith.

"I think I remember my guy PQ saying the last time we played them was (for) a hat and T-shirt," the three-time All-Pro told reporters. "But, I guess he (got) the T-shirt he got on, and he'll be in Cabo, or somewhere."

Roquan Smith sound on Patrick Queen "going to Cabo somewhere" in the t-shirt he had on tonight. pic.twitter.com/0jKeQb8DPr

— Morgan Adsit (@MorganAdsit) January 12, 2025

While the Steelers didn't finish ahead of the Ravens in the division, they were handed an opportunity to end Baltimore's season in the AFC Wild Card Round.

Vengeance was surely on Queen's mind to some degree considering he said in November he "wasn't wanted back" by his old team, which led him to sign with Pittsburgh in the offseason.

Instead, Queen watched the Ravens jump out to a 21-0 halftime lead. The Steelers had no answer for Derrick Henry, who ran for 186 yards and two touchdowns on 26 carries.

Queen lamented how the defense "got too comfortable" and "let off the pedal."

Patrick Queen said the defense “got too comfortable” during the season and “let off the pedal.” pic.twitter.com/YRRGzdbiGL

— Mike DeFabo (@MikeDeFabo) January 12, 2025

Whether he ultimately takes a vacation to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, or not, the 25-year-old will have a long time to ruminate on Pittsburgh's five-game losing streak to wrap up the 2024 campaign.

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin thought Russell Wilson showed some leadership on the field but that the starting quarterback mirrored his team in not rising to the occasion in Saturday's 28-14 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

"It was like our play: It wasn't good enough," Tomlin told reporters after the game. "I just love the spirit in which he continued to fight, the way he led the group out of the locker room after the half. But certainly, none of us were good enough tonight."

Mike Tomlin on Russell Wilson
‘Wasn’t good enough’ pic.twitter.com/YvaUDdOxch

— 93.7 The Fan (@937theFan) January 12, 2025

Wilson went 20-of-29 for 270 yards and two touchdowns, numbers that are somewhat misleading. He had only 44 passing yards through the first half, by which point Pittsburgh trailed 21-0. A strong second half only counts for so much when the Steelers had to climb out of such a steep hole.

Wilson's performance inevitably led fans to question both his future in Pittsburgh and overall now value now that he'll be a free agent again.

"It's truly been a blessing in my life," the nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback said. "It's been one of the best years for me personally to be a Pittsburgh Steeler. Obviously, I hope I'm here and everything else. I trust God in whatever that is. It's a special, special place. I know God brought me here for a reason. It gave me so much joy being here."

A calf injury forced Wilson to miss the start of the regular season, and he didn't take over as the starter until Week 7. Tomlin's choice to elevate him was somewhat contentious since Pittsburgh was 4-2 with Justin Fields at the helm.

Early on, Wilson repaid his coach's faith by providing a different dimension to the passing game with his downfield throwing. Over time, however, his production tailed off a bit and Saturday's loss capped off the slide.

In total, Wilson appeared in 11 games during the regular season and threw for 2,482 yards, 16 touchdowns and five interceptions while adding two rushing touchdowns. Pittsburgh went 6-5 in the games he started to finish with a 10-7 record and earned the No. 6 seed in the AFC playoffs.

A month ago, the signs all pointed to Wilson returning to the Steel City with a sizable pay raise from his $1.2 million salary. It was hard to envision how the Steelers could plausibly upgrade at quarterback.

Now, the front office might be left to ask some difficult questions about the 36-year-old.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson said his back is "good" after his team's 28-14 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Wild Card Round.

The two-time MVP told reporters after the game he was kneed in the back on a run and wore a heat pack on the sidelines to help with the pain. However, he said the minor injury "really didn't affect me at all" and is "nothing to worry about."

Lamar Jackson talked about how he got kneed in the back and got treatment on it through the game. “Nothing to worry about it,”
Jackson added. pic.twitter.com/goT3MXZtOW

— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) January 12, 2025

Jackson has not missed a game since he sat out the finale of the 2023 regular season, although he reportedly dealt with multiple injuries during the 2024 regular season.

The Ravens quarterback started sitting out practices with knee and back issues ahead of Week 9, which marked his first missed sessions of the regular season.

Jackson said at the time that he was sitting out in order to rest, but was again listed on mid-week injury reports with a knee issue heading into Weeks 10 and 11.

Those issues did not stop Jackson from recording another dominant campaign while helping the Ravens clinch the AFC North.

During the regular season, Jackson completed 66.7 percent of his passes for 4,172 yards, recording 41 touchdowns to just four interceptions while pacing the NFL with a 119.6 quarterback rating.

Jackson has previously dealt with injury issues in part due to the risk presented by his talents as a dual-threat quarterback. He missed a total of 10 games over the 2021 and 2022 seasons prior to last year's MVP campaign.

The Ravens have historically struggled with Jackson on the sideline, going 4-9 and averaging fewer than 17 points per game without their star quarterback.

If Jackson is forced to miss time, the Ravens will likely lean away from their passing game given that veteran backup quarterback Josh Johnson last started an NFL contest in 2021. Running back Derrick Henry could be charged with leading the offense on the ground in his potential absence.

Russell Wilson says he hopes to play again for the Pittsburgh Steelers after the 2024 season ended with a Saturday night wild-card loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

"The Pittsburgh Steelers organization, man. It's been such a blessing to be here," Wilson said in his postgame interview following the 28-14 loss. "The guys that we have, the organization, it's truly first class. We love the city, obviously, and what it means, not just to me and Ciara and our family, but just also the National Football League.

"It's a special place, with special guys. We've got a special coach in Coach Tomlin. We've got a special organization, special people, special players, special fanbase. It's been truly a blessing in my life. It's been one of the best years for me, personally, to be a Pittsburgh Steeler."

Wilson continued: "Obviously, I hope I'm here, and everything else. I trust God, whatever that is."

Russell Wilson speaks to the media. pic.twitter.com/cQh8LIy9Qx

— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) January 12, 2025

Wilson threw for 270 yards and two touchdowns on Saturday night as the Steelers suffered their sixth straight playoff loss under Tomlin.

The Pittsburgh offense went 5-for-11 on third down attempts, while the defense struggled to contain Derrick Henry, Lamar Jackson and the Ravens' run game.

The Steelers went into the halftime break staring down a 21-point deficit, and never got any closer than 14 points before conceding the loss.

"I think that any time that you're seeking something that we're seeking, to win another Super Bowl here and everything else, there's always highs and lows," Wilson said. "I think that, more importantly, I believe in the guys that we have."

Wilson continued: "The best part about the game was, the guys didn't give up. I think that's, in the National Football League, sometimes guys check out. And they didn't. We didn't. We gave it our all, we continued to fight, continued to swing. That's why I love the guys on this team."

The Steelers roster is set for some significant change this offseason, especially given the team's late-season collapse. A club that was competing for the AFC North title at the beginning of December has not held a lead in any game since a Week 14 win over the Cleveland Browns on Dec. 8.

Wilson is now one of more than a dozen free agents, including quarterback Justin Fields, the Steelers could be parting ways with this offseason.

Steelers key free agents this off-season: QB Russell Wilson, QB Justin Fields, RB Najee Harris, OT Dan Moore Jr., CB Donte Jackson, WR Mike Williams, WR Van Jefferson, LB Elandon Roberts, G James Daniels, S Damontae Kazee, TE MyCole Pruitt, CB Cameron Sutton, CB C.J. Henderson, G…

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 12, 2025

Wilson signed a one-year veteran minimum deal to join the Steelers for the 2024 campaign while he was still getting paid by the Denver Broncos.

His next contract will look different now that the Broncos are set to stop paying him ahead of the 2025 season. The Steelers will need to consider whatever raise Wilson is seeking when determining whether to re-sign him this offseason.

After the Pittsburgh Steelers' 28-14 wild-card loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday, head coach Mike Tomlin addressed speculations surrounding the future of the team's quarterback room.

"I'm not ready to take a big-picture approach. You know, I'm really assessing what happened today, and I'm certainly appreciative of the efforts tonight, but I can say that largely for the entire season," Tomlin told reporters after the game (2:50 mark). "They're two quality people, three quality people at the quarterback position, and really appreciate what they poured into this."

Both Russell Wilson and backup quarterback Justin Fields are headed for free agency this offseason. Third-string quarterback Kyle Allen will also become a free agent.

Coach Tomlin addresses the media following our game against the Ravens. pic.twitter.com/cb48JNF5ma

— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) January 12, 2025

Wilson, who started Saturday's game, completed 20-of-29 passes for 270 yards, with two touchdowns and zero interceptions. Fields started in six games and finished the season with a 65.8 completion rate, five touchdowns and one interception.

Tomlin did not believe the team as a whole did enough on Saturday, not singling out quarterback Wilson, but acknowledging that he was part of that group.

"(Wilson's play), it was like our play, it wasn't good enough," Tomlin told reporters. "Again man, I just love the spirit in which he continued to fight, the way he led the group out of the locker room at the half... but certainly none of us were good enough tonight."

The 36-year-old helped Pittsburgh secure a winning season in his first year with the team, not starting until Week 7 in a 37-15 victory over the New York Jets.

However, finishing the season on a five-game losing streak after a 10-3 start, combined with the free agency of all three quarterbacks, will raise significant questions heading into the offseason—questions that will likely include Tomlin's future as well.

Tomlin has never had a losing season, with an overall record of 183-107-2. However, with no Super Bowl appearance since 2010 and no playoff win since 2016, a potential trade for Tomlin may become a realistic consideration.

The Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 season finished with a five-game losing streak.

Despite a 10-3 start, the Steelers lost four straight games to end the regular season and finished with a whimper in a 28-14 Wild Card Round loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

Final. @PALottery pic.twitter.com/nGmvpQmaEq

— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) January 12, 2025

RAVENS LET RUSS COOK AND ADVANCE TO THE DIVISIONAL 🔥🧑‍🍳 pic.twitter.com/9chA3f44Ad

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 12, 2025

The Ravens produced 464 offensive yards and limited Pittsburgh to just 280. Running back Derrick Henry had 26 carries for 186 yards and two touchdowns while quarterback Lamar Jackson went 18-of-21 for 175 yards and two touchdowns while adding 15 carries for 81 yards.

The Steelers saw a solid day from Russell Wilson, as went 20-of-29 for 270 yards and two touchdowns, but a lackluster run game and WIlson's inability to truly elevate the offense did not help the production.

Fans took to social media to debate Wilson's future with the team.

Is this Russell Wilson’s last game? I can’t see him being a placeholder or a backup. I also can’t see anyone handing him the full-season starting job.

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) January 12, 2025

Russell Wilson when his first read isn’t there. pic.twitter.com/0cZPAscmyd

— BeardedBlevins (@BeardedBlevins) January 12, 2025

Russell Wilson 7 of 9 for 44 yards while down 21-0 😬😬 pic.twitter.com/LdJDdTDvtO

— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) January 12, 2025

Russell Wilson should NOT be our quarterback in 2025

— ⟣alyssa⟢ (@lyssax_) January 12, 2025

The Russell Wilson experiment has failed. put Justin in while we still have a shot.

— Andrea (@queenandi412) January 12, 2025

Russell Wilson after he curls up and runs into a sack in the pocket pic.twitter.com/LsijiS5DZD

— 𝙆𝙪𝙩𝙩𝙖𝘽𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙖 (@dreamzz_kidd) January 12, 2025

Broncos fans watching Russell Wilson ruin the Steelers postseason. pic.twitter.com/cAbIynddtC

— Tyler Roney (@TylerJRoney) January 12, 2025

The “I’m proud of the fight” postgame comments from Tomlin and Russell Wilson are going to be nails on a chalkboard.

— Mike Nicastro (@MikedUpSports1) January 12, 2025

i hate maybe 5 people in the world and russell wilson is 3 of them

— 𝔃𝓪 (@SteeIDick) January 12, 2025

Russell Wilson dropping back on 4th and 15 with the game on the line: pic.twitter.com/nxz0U9kbkw

— MacMally 🍀 (@MacMallyMMA) January 12, 2025

Russell Wilson trying to decide between Cancun and Cabo for vacation next week pic.twitter.com/rCPnJiees0

— NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) January 12, 2025

Fans also took to social media to debate head coach Mike Tomlin's future with the team.

Justin fields runs this for a first down instead it’s a Russell Wilson sack lmao Mike tomlin gotta be fired for still playing Russ pic.twitter.com/mWJnoabB2J

— John (@iam_johnw) January 12, 2025

Mike Tomlin really might be the most overrated coach in NFL history.

He gets destroyed in the playoffs every year but he gets a pass because his teams are always pretty good in the regular season.

He is the NFL version of Doc Rivers. He won a ring and has did nothing since. pic.twitter.com/JSsbpysqG8

— Scott Reichel (@ReichelRadio) January 12, 2025

Mike Tomlin after he gets 10 wins in the regular season pic.twitter.com/nZMF24KA3r

— Dan Gamble (@_DannyGamble) January 12, 2025

Mike Tomlin every year after winning 10 games and sleepwalking in the playoffs: pic.twitter.com/ni5pO1ergp

— theScore (@theScore) January 12, 2025

Mike Tomlin once he gets the Steelers to the playoffs with a winning record: pic.twitter.com/zJ8QYxED5w

— Sleeper (@SleeperHQ) January 12, 2025

me showing up every year to suffer through the annual mike tomlin first round playoff exit
pic.twitter.com/M3UvOH8DdW

— ego (@notmalkinego) January 12, 2025

*Mike Tomlin in the playoffs every year* pic.twitter.com/b0RxVCPq5L

— Cory Tucek (@Cory_Tucek) January 12, 2025

Every Mike Tomlin playoff game looks the exact same.. tired of it pic.twitter.com/fT5V4MC3tt

— Ryan Sloniger (@R_Sloni4) January 12, 2025

I’m sorry, Mike Tomlin. It’s over. pic.twitter.com/9Wh7rW05XY

— Troy Beck (@troybeck) January 12, 2025

Tomlin has notably never had a losing season and has compiled an overall record of 183-107-2. However, his Steeler teams have not advanced to the Super Bowl since 2010 and he hasn't led the franchise to a playoff win since 2016.

The Steelers could easily commit to both Tomlin and Wilson in 2025 and hope to rekindle the 10-3 start to the season. However, another option could be embracing backup Justin Fields and bringing in an offensive-minded head coach to maximize his talents.

Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens started off strong and didn't look back during a 28-14 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Saturday night's Wild Card playoff clash between the two AFC North rivals.

FINAL: The @Ravens move on to the Divisional Round! #PITvsBAL pic.twitter.com/C7ajM9pGJU

— NFL (@NFL) January 12, 2025

The Ravens jumped out to a 21-0 lead at halftime, and the Steelers weren't able to overcome the deficit during the remainder of the contest.

Derrick Henry spearheaded Baltimore's offensive attack, as the AFC's leading rusher picked up 186 yards and two touchdowns on 26 carries against Pittsburgh. This included a 44-yard score in the third quarter.

KING TIME! 44-YARD TD 👑#PITvsBAL on Prime Video
Also streaming on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/qECgiVFEzj

— NFL (@NFL) January 12, 2025

King Henry in his Ravens playoff debut 😳

26 Carries
186 YDS
2 TD

Dominant. 👑 pic.twitter.com/DUDOtZGqmK

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 12, 2025

👑 HENRY!!! @KingHenry_2 🫡

— LeBron James (@KingJames) January 12, 2025

He fought through contact on multiple occasions, highlighted by a stiff arm on All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick.

THIS DERRICK HENRY STIFF ARM 😳

(via @NFL)
pic.twitter.com/L8L4vt22lk

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 12, 2025

Jackson was also sharp, finishing 16-of-21 for 175 yards and two touchdowns without committing a turnover. His 76.1 completion percentage was a new playoff career high. He also rushed for 81 yards on 15 attempts.

LAMAR WITH A STRIKE TO RASHOD BATEMAN FOR THE TD 🔥

(via @NFL)
pic.twitter.com/lyE1vaqJBA

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 12, 2025

Lamar Jackson buys time and finds Justice Hill for the TD! @Ravens up 21-0 👀#PITvsBAL on Prime Video
Also streaming on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/46SpU4WgJG

— NFL (@NFL) January 12, 2025

Fans were amazed by the heroics of Jackson and Henry.

Once again, Roger Goodell should’ve vetoed the Derrick Henry singing to Baltimore

Lamar and him are not fair together in the backfield

— Football (@BostonConnr) January 12, 2025

Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry on the ground in the first half:

😈 24 carries
😈 164 rushing yards
😈 6.8 YPC
😈 1 touchdown pic.twitter.com/TPWIMYcXPV

— PFF (@PFF) January 12, 2025

still blows my mind that two of the rarest athletes to ever play their position (Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry) get to play together

— Derrik Klassen (@QBKlass) January 12, 2025

Go outside and try to tackle a car. That’s Derrick Henry. The motorcycle that sped by your body? That was Lamar Jackson.

— myles brown (@mdotbrown) January 12, 2025

Ravens just straight up bullied Steelers on that drive, they couldn't stop Lamar and Derrick Henry.

— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 (@big_business_) January 12, 2025

Seeing how Lamar reacts to Henry when he breaks a big run is what being part of a team is all about.

The best part.

— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) January 12, 2025

Henry to the Ravens was always a cheat code with Lamar

— Marcus Johnson (@TheMarcJohnNFL) January 12, 2025

The entire NFL had the opportunity to prevent Derrick Henry and Lamar Jackson from being on the same team.

And yet.

It’s like they forgot calendars included January.

— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) January 12, 2025

Ravens lead 28-14 with 1:54 to go. They have the ball. They are in the red zone. Steelers starting to use their timeouts. Henry was great. Lamar was great. Ravens about to advance

— Ken Weinman (@KenWeinmanSport) January 12, 2025

Baltimore's defense also made an impact despite failing to record a turnover, sacking Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson four times. Pittsburgh was limited to an average of just 2.6 yards per rush as a team, recording a mere 11 total first downs.

The Ravens have now advanced to the divisional round of the playoffs for the second consecutive season and will either play the Buffalo Bills or Houston Texans depending on the winner of Sunday's postseason battle between the Bills and Denver Broncos.

Drake placed a hefty $210,000 parlay bet to pay out $630,000 on Lamar Jackson to score a touchdown and the Baltimore Ravens to defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers in their Wild Card playoff matchup on Saturday night.

The Canadian rapper revealed the bet in an Instagram post.

Drake dropped $200K on Lamar Jackson Anytime TD vs. Steelers...

The only Lamar he's rocking with 😭

(via @Drake) pic.twitter.com/HUgsZIvo2n

— br_betting (@br_betting) January 11, 2025

The 38-year-old has been known for his large wagers on a variety of sporting events, recently placing a $355,000 bet on Mike Tyson to defeat Jake Paul in their Nov. 15 fight.

He hasn't been as successful of late, as Paul picked up a unanimous decision win over Tyson.

Drake bet $300,000 on Canada to take down Lionel Messi and Argentina in the 2024 Copa América semifinal, but Messi's squad emerged with a 2-0 victory.

He also placed a $500,000 wager on the Dallas Mavericks to defeat the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA Finals as well as an additional $500,000 on the Edmonton Oilers to emerge victorious over the Florida Panthers in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, but neither team won.

Drake and Baltimore's signal-caller have been spotted several times together, with both attending the 2022 Kentucky Derby. The rapper also gave a shoutout to Jackson when he made an appearance at his It's All A Blur tour in July 2023.

Same @Drake 🔥 pic.twitter.com/mEPDlV1pDZ

— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) July 30, 2023

The 28-year-old is coming off an incredible regular-season performance and is a candidate to win his third MVP award. In 17 starts, Jackson threw for 4,172 yards and 41 touchdowns compared to four interceptions while completing 66.7 percent of his passes. He also picked up 915 rush yards.

LAMAR TO MANDREWS FOR 6 🔥

(via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/7BbmdqiQqp

— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) January 4, 2025

The Ravens faced off against their AFC North rivals twice, finishing with a 1-1 record. The Steelers took the opening matchup 18-16 in Week 11, while Baltimore secured a 34-17 win over Pittsburgh in Week 16.

Jackson hasn't found the end zone on the ground as often despite his rushing success in 2024, scoring four total touchdowns as a runner. None occurred against the Steelers.

Kickoff between Baltimore and Pittsburgh on Saturday is at 8 p.m. ET.