This time, Baltimore was the team to make the game-changing plays needed to earn a massive victory and tie Pittsburgh atop the AFC North.

Baltimore Ravens defensive back Marlon Humphrey probably had the play of the day in Saturday's 34-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Early in the fourth quarter, Humphrey intercepted Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson and returned it 37 yards for a touchdown.

And in perhaps the most obviously consequential turning point, there was Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey's gorgeous pick-six, which comfortably extended Baltimore's lead by two scores with about 13 minutes left in the fourth quarter.

Entering Week 16, the Pittsburgh Steelers were no doubt eager to bounce back. Coming off a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Mike Tomlin's squad was looking to vent their ire against none other than their rivals,

But for whatever reason(s), the Pittsburgh Steelers have their number, which has reasonably gotten under Marlon Humphrey's skin. Pittsburgh has won eight of the past nine clashes with Baltimore over the past five seasons, including their last four meetings.

Baltimore Ravens All-Pro CB Marlon Humphrey spoke out about his team's poor recent record vs. AFC North rivals the Pittsburgh Steelers.

National reaction to Marlon Humprhey’s pick six off Steelers QB Russell Wilson to keep the Ravens AFC North hopes alive

Fortune finally smiled on the Baltimore Ravens in their heated rivalry with Pittsburgh. The Ravens recovered three of their own fumbles — and one big one by the Steelers.

Lamar Jackson passed for three touchdowns, Derrick Henry rushed for 162 yards on 24 carries and the Baltimore Ravens clinched an AFC playoff spot with a 34-17 victory over the

The wiggle room the Pittsburgh Steelers once enjoyed atop the AFC North is gone. The Steelers have dropped two straight to fall to 10-5 after a 34-17 loss to Baltimore, which is now tied with Pittsburgh for the division lead.

The Kansas City Chiefs are at the top of the AFC and can lock up the one seed today from Pittsburgh against a Steelers who are on a two game slide.