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The Baltimore Ravens clinched a playoff spot with a win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday, but head coach John Harbaugh had an important message to share before addressing the team’s success on the field.
Speaking to reporters after the 34-17 victory, Harbaugh began with something he said was “important” to him and many people around the world. And that was to admit the spirit of Christmas.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson throws from the pocket against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium. (Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Pictures)
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“I read this to the team in our prayer after the game and it’s this – this is Mary. Mary, the Mother of God, said this when she was with Elizabeth. She said this: ‘My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God, my Savior.’ So I want to wish everyone a merry Christmas, happy holidays and be happy,” he said.
“Rejoice. Rejoice in life. Rejoice in your circumstances. on this Earth to take care of every little thing, we are here to rejoice in each other Let’s try to remember that this is a big football week – it is also a big spiritual week.
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh speaks to reporters after the Pittsburgh Steelers game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
The Ravens will be back on a short week to play Houston Texans on Christmas.
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The game comes on the heels of a big win over division rival Pittsburgh, which could have meant the Steelers clinched the division title with the win. Instead, the Steelers and Ravens are now deadlocked.
“I feel like we’ve been banging our backs all season, we’ve had our ups and downs throughout this season, but to make the playoffs against a great team like that, it’s great,” running back Lamar Jackson said. – This means that we are moving in the right direction.
Jackson improved to 2-4 against the Steelers as a starter and recorded his NFL-leading 37th touchdown.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson was attacked at M&T Bank Stadium. (Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Pictures)
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Steelers they will also play on Christmas Day against the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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