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Ravens fall to 7-4 as offense sputters in 18-16 loss to Steelers in Week 11

Ravens fall to 7-4 as offense sputters in 18-16 loss to Steelers in Week 11

Lamar Jackson will have to wait a few weeks to get that much-needed win over the Steelers after the Ravens sputtered in neutral for most of the afternoon in an 18-16 loss to Pittsburgh at Acrisure Stadium.

The NFL’s No. 1 ranked quarterback in QBR, Jackson was 16-33 passing for 207 yards (6.3 avg), one touchdown, one interception, and a 66.1 rating, the lowest of this season.

Jackson had four carries for 46 yards, while Derrick Henry was held to 65 yards (5.0 avg) on 13 carries and one rushing touchdown, tying the single-season franchise record for touchdowns.

Zach Orr’s maligned defense held Pittsburgh to 4-16 on third downs and 303 total yards, but Pittsburgh held the football for 36:22, compared to Baltimore’s 23:38.

The Steelers held the Ravens ‘ top-ranked offense to 329 yards and just 124 yards rushing. Justin Tucker’s two missed field goals will further magnify the two-point loss. On the day, Tucker was 1-3 on field goal attempts, while Steelers kicker Chris Boswell was a perfect 6-6, including a 57-yard field goal.

Baltimore will quickly regroup before a massive Monday night matchup against Jim Harbaugh and the 6-3 Los Angeles Chargers.

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Steelers sending a ‘motivated’ Patrick Queen out for coin toss vs. Ravens

Patrick Queen will be one of the Pittsburgh captains for Sunday game vs. the Baltimore Ravens

The Ravens and Steelers are set for the first of two highly intense matchups, and Patrick Queen has already declared this contest a must-see TV event.

Speaking to reporters about Sunday’s matchup and reflecting on free agency, Queen said that Baltimore didn’t offer him a new contract before he signed a three-year deal with Pittsburgh.

“I wasn’t wanted back. I didn’t get an offer back. It’s definitely kind of upsetting, being there for four years, the bond that you grow with your teammates. At the end of the day, the first few months, you definitely go through those feelings.”

Looking to add his own spice to the contention, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is planning to make Queen a captain for the game, and he’ll be out front for the coin toss.

The running mate for Roquan Smith, Queen made his first Pro Bowl this season after logging 125 tackles (78 solos) and matching a career-high with six passes defended. He also added 3.5 sacks, nine tackles for loss, one interception, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery for the best defense in the league.

Queen is the only NFL defender to have produced at least 400 tackles (with 445), double-digit sacks (13.5), and double-digit takeaways (four interceptions and six fumble recoveries) since 2020.

This season in Pittsburgh, Queen has 62 tackles, no sacks, and a 101 passer rating allowed on 324 coverage snaps.

Ravens HC John Harbaugh weighs in on Steelers Patrick Queen, DeShon Elliott

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh weighed in on Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Patrick Queen and safety DeShon Elliott

The Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers have seen many of their players cross sides in their rivalry. From stars to role players and everything in between, plenty have changed allegiances and tried their hand at being the enemy.

A few former Ravens players who are now current Steelers include inside linebacker Patrick Queen and safety DeShon Elliott. When asked about the duo, head coach John Harbaugh said that they’re playing at a high level in roles they’ve always been good in.

“I just think they’re defense is playing really well. They have roles for their guys [and] every piece fits in a way that they want it to fit. Those two guys, specifically, are playing at a high level [and] doing the roles that they’ve always been good at. You see ‘Pat’ [Patrick Queen] play, and you see DeShon [Elliott] play – that’s the type of stuff that they’ve always done well. They did it well here as well, so they’re playing well.”

Queen and Elliott will be looking to get the better of their former team for as long as they’re in Steelers uniforms. However, the Ravens won’t allow that to happen so easily, especially when they have to go up against a historic offense.

Former Ravens’ LB takes shots at Patrick Queen signing with Steelers

Former Ravens linebacker Bart Scott criticizes Patrick Queen’s move to the Steelers ahead of the AFC North matchup in Week 11.

Bad blood is in the air, as former Ravens players are taking time to shed light on some of the biggest storylines heading into Week 11’s AFC North rivalry matchup between Pittsburgh and Baltimore.

Former All-Pro Ravens LB Bart Scott spent seven of his 11 years in the NFL with Baltimore, and he believes that while both sides respect each other, one thing he can’t tolerate is a traitor.

He is, of course, referencing the Steelers LB and former Raven Patrick Queen, who had a phenomenal outing in Week 10 against the Commanders.

Scott would continue his tirade, calling Queen a “Judas” for his decision to come to the Steel City in 2024, and that the Steelers’ LB switched over to “the dark side”.

Perhaps the “dark side” Scott is referencing would be Super Bowl aspirations, as Queen is a pivotal member of an outstanding 7-2 Pittsburgh Steelers team looking to make a deep playoff run.

Queen will have the opportunity to silence doubters, including Scott, when his team takes on the Baltimore Ravens on November 17th, at 1:00 PM EST.

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Is Patrick Queen the dominant storyline for Ravens vs. Steelers on Sunday?

Even the most important storyline of the game, the AFC North division race, could take a back seat to Patrick Queen.

When the Baltimore Ravens visit the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, AFC North supremacy will be on the line. While this is ultimately the most important storyline of the game, it will likely take a back seat to Patrick Queen.

All the storylines in this game will probably overshadow the reality of Queen facing his former team.

Just today, the Pro Bowler revealed that the Ravens didn’t actually offer him a contract extension once his deal was up. It is likely that someone within the Ravens organization will publicly dispute that claim, but no matter what actually happened, what’s done is done.

Once Queen left for Pittsburgh in the spring, he went out of his way to say how much he preferred his new home, Baltimore. Queen even threw shade at Charm City’s trademark cuisine, saying that seafood isn’t real food.

On the heels of these remarks, Ravens defensive back Marlon Humphrey said on his podcast that Queen should be wary that the grass isn’t always greener on the other side.

Queen then posted a video of himself watering a green patch of grass on social media.

Shortly thereafter, newly signed free agent Derrick Henry discussed just how much he loved Maryland seafood, in a manner that made it seem like he was clapping back at Queen.

All the banter gave us something to write and talk about during June, which is notoriously the slowest news month on the NFL calendar. He said/he said/he said/he said it continued in August with Queen’s former running mate, Roquan Smith, boldly putting him on notice for the two games this upcoming season.

Later in September, when Justice Hill signed his new contract extension, he made sure to include a “grass is greener” remark.

Have I got all that?

And, of course, this is just what was said out in public. Who knows what some of the other guys inside the Ravens’ locker room are thinking about this game against their former mate?

At this point, Queen is like Eminem in this rivalry—who hasn’t he had beef with?

Also, who could think that seafood isn’t real food?

Blasphemous!

WATCH: Patrick Queen says he wasn’t wanted by Ravens and received no offer in free agency

New Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen says he wasn’t offered a deal by the Baltimore Ravens in free agency

The Ravens and Steelers are set for the first of two highly intense matchups, and Patrick Queen made Wednesday’s match even more intriguing.

Speaking to reporters about Sunday’s matchup and reflecting on free agency, Queen said that Baltimore didn’t offer him a new contract before he signed a three-year deal with Pittsburgh.

“I wasn’t wanted back. I didn’t get an offer back. It’s definitely kind of upsetting, being there for four years, the bond that you grow with your teammates. At the end of the day, the first few months, you definitely go through those feelings.”

The running mate for Roquan Smith, Queen made his first Pro Bowl this season after logging 125 tackles (78 solos) and matching a career-high with six passes defended. He also added 3.5 sacks, nine tackles for loss, one interception, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery for the best defense in the league.

Queen is the only NFL defender to have produced at least 400 tackles (with 445), double-digit sacks (13.5), and double-digit takeaways (four interceptions and six fumble recoveries) since 2020.

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Steelers linebacker responds to ‘dirty’ accusation from Commanders TE John Bates

Steelers LB Patrick Queen responds to Commanders TE John Bates.

If you blinked, you probably would’ve missed it. During Sunday’s back-and-forth battle between the Commanders and Steelers, Washington tight end John Bates and Pittsburgh linebacker John Bates were called for offsetting penalties after a play. The TV copy didn’t show exactly what happened, but Bates spoke about it later.

“Like I said, I was just playing through the whistle, it’s just the way I play,”Bates said of his confrontation with Queen. “I mean, if you go back and watch the film, in my opinion, it was him probably trying to do something dirty to me. Things happened, and it is what it is.”

Thanks to Sam Fortier of The Washington Post, we have a full picture of the incident Bates refers to from Sunday’s game, and he had every reason to be angry.

It’s no wonder Bates was angry. Queen’s shot was dirty, and he could’ve broken Bates’ arm on an unnecessary play.

Bates is popular with coaches and teammates in Washington’s locker room because he does the dirty work and is an unselfish player.

Speaking of dirty, Queen, like so many athletes do in this day and age, apparently vanity searched his name on X and responded.

No, Pat, he was doing his job and got the best of you, so you took him down and tried to injure him. There’s quite a difference.

Of course, Steelers’ fans defended Queen — whom they hated for years prior to March — on social media, blaming Bates.

By the picture’s appearance in this story, Bates won this battle. Unfortunately for the Commanders, the Steelers squeaked by with a 28-27 victory.

 

Steelers LB Patrick Queen claps back at ‘dirty’ comment by Commanders TE

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen responded on X to an accusation of a dirty play by Washington Commanders TE John Bates.

Patrick Queen was doing his best Patrick Queen in a standout performance against the Washington Commanders on Sunday.

But Sam Fortier, Commanders beat writer for the Washington Post, posted on X, saying that he had never seen tight end John Bates as angry as he was after a play involving Queen.

From the video, it appears Bates is blocking Queen while attempting to tackle running back Austin Ekeler. Bates takes hold of Queen as they are both dragged to the ground, where Queen appears to have grabbed Bates’ arm. The two scuffled, resulting in Bates’ helmet coming off.

Both teams were penalized, and Bates had postgame words for Queen, accusing him of playing dirty. “I was just playing through the whistle,” Bates said. “It’s just the way I play. If you go back and watch the film, in my opinion, it was him probably trying to do something dirty to me.”

The Pro Bowler responded on X: “Tried to dump me so I dumped him. If he still mad I ain’t hard to find.”

Queen delivered a standout performance, turning in his best game with the Steelers to date. He recorded 13 tackles, including six solo stops, showcasing his ability to disrupt the Commanders’ offensive plays. A pivotal moment occurred when Queen broke up a pass intended for wide receiver Terry McLaurin, forcing Washington to punt.

Queen’s consistent pressure and strategic play were instrumental in limiting the effectiveness of rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, contributing significantly to the Steelers’ narrow 28-27 win.

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Mike Tomlin on the villainous Week 11 matchup with Baltimore

In the Steelers-Ravens rivalry, ‘villains’ like Patrick Queen and Arthur Maulet are set to add fuel to the fire in Week 11.

There is no love lost between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens. Within an AFC North rivalry that burns so intensely hot it could mimic the sun, there are bound to be players deemed ‘villains’ by opposing sides.

During the Monday press conference, Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin highlighted former Steelers CB Arthur Maulet, now in Baltimore, and former Raven, current Steelers LB Patrick Queen, as two players who have crossed over to the other side of this heated rivalry.

Early in the 2024 offseason, Queen further stoked the flames, declaring, ‘I wanna be that villain; I wanna be that guy.’ When asked about Queen’s potential to embrace this ‘villainous’ role against his former team in Week 11, Tomlin responded emphatically, noting that while Queen will have his opportunity, he won’t be the only one: ‘There’s a lot of villains on both sides of this rivalry.’

With both teams hosting a variety of potential villains, including Queen, Maulet, and newly acquired Ravens WR Diontae Johnson, this matchup’s bad blood will be on full display in Week 11 on November 17th, at 1:00 PM EST.

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NFL Network analyst breaks down Patrick Queen’s performance in Week 10

Patrick Queen’s dominant Week 10 performance, highlighted by Brian Baldinger, showcased his elite skills and playmaking ability.

The Patrick Queen redemption tour seemingly started to take shape in the Steelers’ Week 10 contest against the Washington Commanders.

While the Steelers’ initial acquisition of Queen this past offseason was met with excitement from fans and players alike, his performance through the first eight weeks of the season had been inconsistent, to say the least.

However, Queen’s elite Week 10 performance caught the attention of fans and analysts alike, as NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger, host of Baldy’s Breakdowns, highlighted what made Queen so special against Washington on Sunday.

Wherever the ball went, more often than not, Queen was following. His speed and spectacular tackling ability were evident on several key tackles on Washington’s QB Jayden Daniels, WR Terry McLaurin, and RB Austin Ekeler.

Queen’s play recognition will surely be of great use in the team’s Week 11 contest against the Baltimore Ravens, where the Steelers will need every physical and mental ability sharply tuned to stop his former teammate, QB Lamar Jackson, from taking over the game.

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