BALTIMORE – Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens took an early lead over the Pittsburgh Steelers as they look to break their lull against their AFC North rivals.

Jackson completed an 8-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Likely to take a 7-0 lead in the first quarter. It was Jackson’s 35th touchdown pass of the season, which is just a single touchdown shy of his career high.

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The drive was set up by running back Derrick Henry, who played the first five plays of this drive. His five runs for 33 yards brought Baltimore into the red zone, where Jackson then found Likely for the score.

Henry, who has never had a 100-yard rushing game against the Steelers, totaled 52 yards rushing on eight carries in the first quarter.

Steelers tight end MyCole Pruitt caught a pass in the end zone to answer, making the score 7-7.

The Ravens then took the lead back by converting a Russell Wilson fumble into a 96-yard touchdown drive. Jackson hit wide receiver Rashod Bateman for a 14-yard touchdown with 7:28 left in the second quarter.

Lamar keeps himself busy 💰

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Bateman, who was questionable for this game due to a foot injury, went from wearing a protective boot on Thursday to celebrating in the end zone two days later.

The Ravens, who are one game behind the Steelers in the AFC North race, have lost eight of their last nine meetings against Pittsburgh.