WATCH: Kenny Pickett, Najee Harris combine for spectacular game-winning play
Kenny Pickett and Najee Harris teamed up to deliver the game-winning touchdown for the Steelers on Sunday night against the Ravens. With just under a minute remaining, the Pittsburgh rookie quarterback evaded pressure and let a pass fly on the run to find Harris in the end zone for the score.
The touchdown gave Pittsburgh its first lead since the opening quarter as the Steelers hung on to win 16-13 and keep themselves alive in the playoff hunt. They improved to 8-8 with the victory.
“We had one very similar earlier in the game,” Pickett said of the score postgame. “It was almost like a repeat but it was a lot better the second time. Najee’s a heck of a player. All instincts. He took off up the field. I just wanted to give him a shot at catching it and he did the rest.”
The connection between Kenny Pickett and Najee Harris was the first and only touchdown on the evening for Pittsburgh. It was also the second catch of the game for Harris, who ended the game with 12 yards receiving in addition to 111 yards rushing.
With the win, the Steelers still have an outside shot to make the playoffs. In order to do that, however, they will need not only to win against Cleveland next week, but also receive some help in the form of losses from other teams along the way.
Pickett finished 15-of-27 passing for 168 yards and a touchdown in the victory. However, it was the Steelers ground game that stole the show to finish with 198 yards on 41 carries.
Kickoff for the matchup between the Steelers and Browns is set to take place next Sunday, though the time has yet to be announced. If Pittsburgh wins, it will mark the 16th straight year coach Mike Tomlin has finished with a record at or above .500.