The Baltimore Ravens clinched a playoff berth with a win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday, but head coach John Harbaugh had an important message to share before talking about his team's success on the field. .
Speaking to reporters after the 34-17 victory, Harbaugh began with words he said were “important” to himself and many people around the world. And it was about recognizing the spirit of Christmas.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson throws from the pocket during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium. (Tommy Gilligan – Imagen Images)
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“I read this to the team during the post-game prayer. This is it. This is Mary. Mary, the Mother of God, was with Elizabeth and she said, 'This is it.' My soul praises the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God, my Savior.’ So I just want to wish you all a Merry Christmas, a merry holiday season, and rejoice,” he said. .
“Rejoice. Rejoice in life. Rejoice in your situation. Rejoice in the tough games. Rejoice in the losses. Rejoice in the victories, as we were lucky to have today as a football team. And just rejoice in the people you love. The ones who are near you.” Rejoice, people. We are not here on this earth to worry about small things and to fight with each other. This week is an important football week as well as an important one. Let’s remember that it’s also a spiritual week.”
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh speaks to reporters after the Pittsburgh Steelers game in Baltimore on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
The Ravens return after a short week and will face the Houston Texans on Christmas Day.
Ravens defeat Steelers to keep AFC North race open
The game came after a blowout win over division rival Pittsburgh, and a victory for the Steelers could have clinched the division title. Instead, the Steelers and Ravens are stuck in a stalemate.
“I feel like we've been beating behind all season and we've had some ups and downs all season, but to be able to make the playoffs against such a great team, it's amazing,” quarterback Lamar Jackson said. That's true.'' “That means we're moving in the right direction.”
Jackson went 2-4 against the Steelers as a starter and scored his NFL-leading 37th touchdown.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson makes a tackle at M&T Bank Stadium. (Tommy Gilligan – Imagen Images)
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The Steelers will also face the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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