Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens LIVE RESULT: TJ Watt suffers ‘grade 3 MCL sprain’ after collision in team’s win
THE Pittsburgh Steelers have defeated the Baltimore Ravens 17-10 and are one step closer to the playoffs - but not before losing one of their top stars.
Steelers star DE TJ Watt injured his left knee after colliding with a teammate late in the third quarter.
Watt was able to walk off the field and headed to the locker room after being checked out in the blue medical tent.
After the game, ESPN's Adam Schefter updated viewers on TJ Watt's injury.
"The Steelers believe TJ Watt seems to have suffered a Grade 3 MCL sprain," Schefter said.
If the Miami Dolphins or Tennessee Titans win their week 18 matchup the Steelers will secure a spot in the playoffs.
- Score: Pittsburgh Steelers 17 Baltimore Ravens 10
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Ravens team statistics
Below are the Baltimore Ravens team statistics for their clash with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- 13 first downs
- 224 total yards
- 4/13 3rd down efficiency
- 118 passing yards
- 106 rushing yards
- 3/26 penalties
- 2 turnovers
Steelers vs Ravens in pictures, part two
Below are some more pictures from today’s clash between the Steelers and Ravens.
![Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) runs the ball](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 960 639"%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) runs the ballCredit: Reuters ![Patrick Queen #6 of the Baltimore Ravens talks with Jadeveon Clowney #24 during a timeout](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 960 640"%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Patrick Queen #6 of the Baltimore Ravens talks with Jadeveon Clowney #24 during a timeoutCredit: Getty Steelers vs Ravens in pictures
Below are some pictures from today's clash between the Steelers and Ravens.
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely (80) evades Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Patrick Peterson (20) during a 27-yard touchdownCredit: Alamy Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Deontae Johnson (18) runs for a fourth-quarter touchdownCredit: Reuters
TJ Watt injury update
Adam Schefter has updated viewers that TJ Watt seems to have suffered a Grade 3 MCL sprain.
Watt begged trainers to go back into the game but he was taken to the locker room for testing.
Final
The Steelers recover the onside kick and defeat the Baltimore Ravens 17-10.
Pittsburgh will become number one fans of the Tennessee Titans and Miami Dolphins because if either of the teams wins their Week 18 matchup then the Steelers secure themselves a place in the playoffs.
It was a sloppy game throughout with turnovers on both sides but Mason Rudolph and Najee Harris led the Steelers to victory.
Rudolph connected on 18 of 20 passes for 152 yards and 1 TD while Harris rushed for 112 yards and 1 TD on 26 carries.
Tyler Huntley connected on 15 of 28 passes for 146 yards and 1 TD but it just wasn't enough.
Field Goal
Tyler Huntley slips and is sacked and the Ravens settle for a field goal.
They will have a slight chance at a shocking victory if they can recover the onside kick.
Score: Steelers 17- 10 Ravens
Steelers 17-7 Ravens
Q4 - 2:00: Tyler Huntley and the Ravens are marching down the field but it may be all for nothing.
The team must score and then secure an onside kick to have any chance of pulling off a victory at this point.
If the Steelers get a stop on this drive the game will be over as they can run out the rest of the clock.
Field Goal
Jaylen Warren gets tackled for a loss on 3rd down so the Steelers settle for a chip shot field goal.
Chris Boswell nails the 25-yarder and now Baltimore might need a miracle to pull off a victory now.
Score: Steelers 17-7 Ravens
Steelers 14-7 Ravens
Q4 - 3:28: A hefty dose of Najee Harris has the Steelers sitting right at the doorstep of the endzone.
Can the Steelers capitalize on the Ravens mistake? Follow along to find out!
Fumble!
Gus Edwards fumbles on a 6-yard run as Markus Golden pounces on it and the Steelers take over.
An absolute back-breaking turnover for the Ravens!
Steelers 14-7 Ravens
Q4 - 7:41: The Ravens stop the Steelers again but they are running out of opportunities to tie up the game.
Baltimore is changing up their offensive tempo and has decided to go no-huddle to tire out the defensive line.
Steelers 14-7 Ravens
Q4 - 11:00: The Ravens are trying to respond after Diontae Johnson's long touchdown reception.
Huntley converted on the first down on the drive but is unable to do it twice as he is pressured and his pass attempt fell incomplete.
The Ravens punt and Steelers WR Calvin Austin III returns the kick 34 yards.
TJ Watt injury update
TJ Watt has been ruled out for the game with a knee injury.
The Steelers will miss his presence on defense as he has already recorded two sacks tonight.
Touchdown!
The Steelers' morale may be down with TJ Watt's injury but their offense finally makes a big play.
Mason Rudolph hits Diontae Johnson in stride and he takes it 71 yards for the score!
Score: Steelers 14-7 Ravens
TJ Watt injury update
TJ Watt limped to the Steelers' locker room after being checked in the blue medical tent on the sidelines.
Injury
TJ Watt is down on the field punching the ground with his teammates surrounding him.
It appears he collided with a teammate and injured his left knee.
He was able to make his way to the blue medical tent.
Steelers 7-7 Ravens
Q3 - 6:00: The Steelers have relied heavily on Najee Harris as he starts the drive with a nice 11-yard run up the middle.
But the drive quickly is ruined as Rudolph is sacked by Trenton Simpson.
The punts continue here in the second half.
Steelers 7-7 Ravens
Q3 - 8:29: TJ Watt comes knifing through the offensive line once again as he gobbles up Tyler Huntley for another sack!
The game has stayed a defensive battle as third-down conversions have been hard to come by.
The Steelers have converted on 3 of 9 third downs while the Ravens have converted on 2 of 7.
Steelers 7-7 Ravens
Q3 - 10:21: The sloppy offense from each team continues as we are set for our second punt of the second half.
Mason Rudolph fumbles on 3rd and 15 but pounces on it so the Steelers keep possession.
The Steelers punt the ball 39 yards and Baltimore will take over at their own 21-yard line.
Steelers 7-7 Ravens
Q3 - 13:13: TJ Watt makes his presence felt on the drive and sacks Tyley Huntley as the Ravens are forced to punt.
The Steelers are taking the field and will look to take the lead in essentially a must-win.
The team has a total of 155 yards in the game up to this point.
And we're back!
Q3 - 15:00: Tyler Huntley and the Ravens offense will take over on offense to begin the second half.
The Ravens don't do themselves a favor though as they begin the drive with a delay of game penalty.
Score: Steelers 7-7 Ravens
Halftime
The Ravens force a last-minute fumble and stop the Steelers' chance to kick a last-second field goal.
Each team has traded touchdown scores as Steelers RB Najee Harris and Ravens TE Isaiah Likely have each made their way into the endzone.
Both QBs have thrown for little yardage but have both been efficient tonight as Mason Rudolph has connected on 14 of 16 passes for 77 yards.
Tyler Huntley has connected on 5 of 10 passes for 56 yards and 1 passing TD.
Follow along to see what team comes out on top!
Score: Steelers 7-7 Ravens
Steelers 7-7 Ravens
Q2 - 1:00: Mason Rudolph completes a pass to Pat Freiermuth for 13 yards on a crucial 3rd and 6.
The Steelers are marching their way into Baltimore territory as they may be able to take a couple of shots into the endzone before trying for a field goal.
Two-minute warning
Q2 - 2:00: We have reached the two-minute warning in this low-scoring affair.
It has been a rain-soaked first half but both teams have managed to power through it and punch it in the endzone.
Score: Steelers 7-7 Ravens
Touchdown!
The Ravens offense has woken up!
Tyler Huntley connects with Isaiah Likely for 27 yards as he breaks a tackle and dives into the endzone to tie the game.
Gus Edwards also contributed on the drive with a nice 29-yard run.
The Ravens march 6 plays and 71 yards in 2:48 to tie up the game.