The Baltimore Ravens secured a decisive 28-14 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Wild Card round, a matchup that was the focus of the latest episode of Moneyline's 'Hard Knocks: In Season with the AFC North.' The episode highlighted both teams leading up to the critical matchup, featuring ESPN's Chris Berman visiting a Ravens practice. Berman praised quarterback Lamar Jackson for his ability to perform in cold and windy conditions, alluding to a palpable sense of something special developing in Baltimore.

On the other side, the episode provided insights from Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, who utilized the metaphor 'trains on a track' during a team meeting to describe the imminent physical confrontations. He presented images of players from both teams while repeating this analogy in reference to the matchups to expect. Unfortunately for Pittsburgh, the analogy did not yield favorable results as the game unfolded.

Entering the contest as significant favorites, the Ravens capitalized on their momentum by establishing a 21-0 lead by halftime, maintaining control throughout the second half. Baltimore's rushing attack was formidable, racking up a total of 299 yards, with Derrick Henry leading the effort with 181 yards and two touchdowns. Notably, Henry showcased his speed and power with a spectacular 44-yard touchdown run, extending the Ravens' lead to 27-7. Jackson added to the Ravens' success with 175 passing yards, two touchdowns, and 81 rushing yards. One of his standout moments included a five-yard touchdown pass to Justice Hill just before halftime, much to the delight of head coach John Harbaugh. Jackson's leadership and skills were highlighted throughout the episode, showcasing his command on the field as a two-time NFL MVP. Meanwhile, the Steelers concluded their season with a disappointing five-game losing streak after starting with a commendable 10-3 record, ultimately finishing with a 12-5 mark. The victory set the stage for the Ravens' upcoming clash against the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round of the playoffs.