3 unforgettable moments that defined Ravens’ Wild Card demolition of Steelers

The Baltimore Ravens didn’t just beat the Pittsburgh Steelers in their Wild Card showdown—they sent a message. In a 28-14 dismantling at M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore flexed every muscle, from Derrick Henry’s bulldozing runs to Lamar Jackson’s electric playmaking.

For a rivalry steeped in hard hits and close games, this one felt different. The Ravens didn’t just edge out a win; they dominated in every facet, leaving Pittsburgh searching for answers.

It was a game full of moments that will live long in the memories of Ravens fans. The energy in the stadium, the creative play-calling, and the sheer will of Baltimore’s stars were all on display. But beyond the stat sheets and final score, there were moments that defined this game and cemented it as one of the most satisfying victories in recent Ravens history.

From crowd-shaking chants to poetic justice on the field, here are three things we won’t forget from the Ravens’ Wild Card blowout over their biggest rival.

Three unforgettable moments from Ravens' Wild Card shellacking of the Steelers

Derrick Henry stiff-armed Minkah Fitzpatrick into another universe

Words just won't be able to do this moment justice, and that's okay. About midway through the first quarter, Derrick Henry took a direct snap and broke loose up the left side of the field. He slipped a tackle then gassed the defenders where he met Minkah Fitzpatrick in the open field.

Henry could have given up easily, but that's never been his M.O. Instead, Henry went full-on Kobe and dribbled Fitzpatrick off the field like a basketball. It defied physics. King Henry is known for his hard-nosed running, but this was different—this felt personal. Someone should really check on Fitzpatrick to see if he's still in the same galaxy after being put through a million dimensions.

M&T Bank Stadium showers MVP chants over Lamar all night

The fans at M&T Bank Stadium were electric all night long. They brought the noise, literally. On several accounts, it was hard to hear Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit talking because the fans were drowning them out with MVP chants for Lamar.

Lamar means everything to this fanbase, and this fanbase means everything to Lamar. He wants to win so badly that he had to quiet the fans for being too loud with their MVP chants. It was something out of a movie and horrifically unrelatable—it's not every day an MVP-level player actively silences the crowd to remain focused, but it just proves Lamar is one-of-one.

Steelers Twitter had itself a moment

Oh boy. Steelers Twitter, thank you for the endless entertainment. Your manic episode over trying to get Mike Tomlin fired had me scrolling and laughing for hours. It's crazy some of the stuff you all said, but after losing six straight playoff games and going eight years without a postseason win, no one blames you.

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