Daniel Faalele, Baltimore Ravens keep playoff hopes alive with win in Green Bay

Jake Beddard

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No Lamar Jackson, no problem.

Despite the absence of their superstar quarterback, the Baltimore Ravens have extended their season for at least another day, after defeating the Packers in Green Bay, 41-24.

Daniel Faalele and the rest of the Ravens' offence dominated in week 17, already scoring 27 points by halftime off the back of a dominant display by running back Derrick Henry.

Henry had accumulated three touchdowns by halftime, before finding a fourth to seal the game in the last quarter, bringing him to a total of 216 yards in the game, a season high.

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It was the third straight game Henry had elapsed triple digits in rushing yards, thanks in part to some improved play by Faalele and the rest of the offensive line.

But it could be too little, too late for the Ravens, who need division rival Pittsburgh to be upset by Cleveland tomorrow to keep their thin playoff hopes alive.

If the Steelers are able to take care of the business against the Browns though, they will clinch the AFC North division, thereby ending the Ravens' season.

A Browns win though will set up a blockbuster week 18 matchup between the Steelers and Ravens, where the winner will top the AFC North division and book a spot in the playoffs.

Staff Writer