It was another classic in a storied rivalry. With the AFC North title at stake, Ben Roethlisberger hit Antonio Brown with 9 seconds remaining. The Steelers came from 10 points down in the fourth quarter to win 31-27.
The Steelers clinch the division and will host at least one playoff game at Heinz Field. The loss eliminates the Ravens from the playoffs.
The Steelers scored on their opening drive but the offense stalled for much of the game. Roethlisberger threw two costly interceptions in the third quarter that led to 10 points for the Ravens.
In the fourth quarter, the trio of Roethlisberger, Brown, and Le’Veon Bell powered the comeback. Bell scored back-to-back touchdowns to give the Steelers a 24-20 lead, only to see Joe Flacco lead the Ravens on a 75-yard scoring drive to go up 27-24. With just 1:09 to play Roethlisberger orchestrated a 10 play drive going 8-for-8 passing (including two spikes to kill the clock).
With no time outs remaining, Roethlisberger threw a risky pass to Brown who fought his way to a score when he reached the football over the goal line. Had the Ravens stopped Brown, the clock likely would have run out. Instead the clock has run out on the Ravens season, while the Steelers return to the post-season.
