the Baltimore Ravens The team clinched a playoff berth with a win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday, but head coach John Harbaugh had an important message to share before he addressed the team's success on the field.
Speaking to reporters after the 34-17 win, Harbaugh started with something he said was “important” to him and many people around the world. That was for recognition Christmas spirit.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson throws from the pocket against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium. (Photos by Tommy Gilligan-Imagine)
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“I read this to the team in our post-game prayer and 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. O my Savior. So, I just want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, a happy holiday season, and to cheer up.”
“Rejoice. Rejoice in life. Rejoice in your circumstances. Rejoice in difficult matches. Rejoice in losses. Rejoice in victories as we rejoiced today as a football team, and rejoice only with the people you love. Rejoice, people who are close to you. We are not here on this earth to worry about every little thing and quarrel with Each other. Let's try to remember that this week is a big week for football, and it's also a big week for spirituality.
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh speaks to reporters after the Pittsburgh Steelers game on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
The Ravens will be back in a short week of play Houston Texas On Christmas Day.
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The game comes after a big win over rival Pittsburgh in what could mean the Steelers win the division title with a win. Instead, the Steelers and Ravens are now deadlocked.
“I feel like we've been outmatched all season, we've had our ups and downs throughout the entire season, but to win a playoff game against a great team like that, it's awesome,” quarterback Lamar Jackson said. “This means we are moving in the right direction.”
Jackson improved to 2-4 against the Steelers as a starter and scored his 37th NFL touchdown.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson at M&T Bank Stadium. (Photos by Tommy Gilligan-Imagine)
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Steelers He will also play on Christmas Day against the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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