The Baltimore Ravens They clinched a spot in the playoffs on Saturday with their win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, 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 win, Harbaugh started off with something he said was “important” to him and to many people around the world. And that was recognizing 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 Images)
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“I read this to the team in our prayer after the game and it is this – this is Mary. Mary, the mother of God, said this when she was with Elizabeth. She said this: ‘My soul magnifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Redeemer.” So I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays and be happy,” he said.
“Rejoice. Rejoice in life. Rejoice in your circumstances. Rejoice in the tough games. Rejoice in the losses. Rejoice in the victories as we are blessed as a football team today, and just be joyful in the people you love, the people close to you. Be happy. We are not here on this earth to worry about every little thing and to spar with each other at rejoice and love each other. Let’s try to remember that this is a big football week, it’s also a big spiritual week.”
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh talks to reporters after the Pittsburgh Steelers game on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
The Ravens return to play in a short week Houston Texans on Christmas Day.
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The game comes after a big win over division rival Pittsburgh, which could have meant the Steelers would clinch the division title with a win. Instead, the Steelers and Ravens are now at an impasse.
“I feel like we’ve been catching up all season and we’ve had ups and downs all season, but to make a playoff against such a great team is awesome,” quarterback Lamar Jackson said. “That means we’re 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 tacked on at M&T Bank Stadium. (Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images)
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The Steelers also plays on Christmas Day against the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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