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Baltimore Ravens victory Monday: 3 things to be happy about

By Chris Schisler

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 06: Justin Tucker #9 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates his game winning 46 yard field goal against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on October 6, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Baltimore won the game 26-23 in overtime. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 06: Justin Tucker #9 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates his game winning 46 yard field goal against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on October 6, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Baltimore won the game 26-23 in overtime. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – OCTOBER 06: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens drops back to pass in the first quarter during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on October 6, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – OCTOBER 06: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens drops back to pass in the first quarter during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on October 6, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) /

A win is a win and this is victory Monday for the Baltimore Ravens. Here are 3 things to be happy about (even after a very ugly win).

1. The Baltimore Ravens got a win in a very tough place to play

There is no reason to boast for the Baltimore Ravens. They got a win but they did so in a fashion that nets them no style points. Winning in Pittsburgh has never been about style points. How many times has this rivalry ended a game with a field goal after an ugly fight? It’s been quite a few times which is the point. This is how a Ravens win in Pittsburgh is packaged and Justin Tucker was able to sign for the win. This probably should have been a loss yet the Ravens prevailed. The officials helped Baltimore’s opponent in a big way. The Steelers had the stadium rocking. The Ravens didn’t play their best football. It still equaled a win. That’s huge.

I’m not going to sit here and tell you that the Ravens are a great team who is going on to a huge year. This is a team with plenty to prove and a lot they have to address and get better at. I am going to tell you that the Ravens two hardest road trips (Kansas City and Pittsburgh) are over and the team is 3-2. If the Browns lose to the 49ers tonight and the Ravens beat a Bengals team they should beat, things are in good shape.

A win should never be scoffed at. Victories  in Pittsburgh are always a big deal for the Ravens. Winning a tight game where they just have to find a way is kind of the most Ravens thing of all-time. The hard way is the way of playing like a Raven. This could be a turning point in the season. John Harbaugh and company avoided a three game skid and got a win they needed. Who cares how they got it?

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