The Baltimore Ravens are the 2024 AFC North Champions, defeating the Cleveland Browns on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium in a romp. With the win, the 12-5 Ravens will take on their division rivals the Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7) in the Wild-Card round on Saturday, January 11 at M&T Bank Stadium.
The No. 3 seed Ravens will enter the game on a four-game winning streak, while the No. 6 seed Steelers have lost their last four games. In order to win the division, the Ravens first had to handle the Browns. They did so in convincing fashion, toppling the Browns by a score of 35-10 in front of a crowd of 70,756 who braved frigid temperatures and high winds to witness the victory.
Carol Williams was among those in attendance.
“It was extremely exciting to see our Baltimore Ravens win,” said Williams. “Even in that cold weather, it was still one of the most exciting experiences I have ever had…shout out to the entire Ravens team.”
She added, “Everything was great. Especially witnessing the Michael Pierce interception.
Williams was referencing the 355-pound nose tackle Pierce recording his first career interception against the Browns.
“That was epic,” said Williams.
The Ravens fan noted it was her first time seeing a game at the stadium. Festivities included fireworks shot off from the stadium’s upper bowl ring, introduction of the team’s NFL league-high nine 2024 Pro Bowlers, and a halftime performance by multi-platinum, legendary Hip Hop artist Rob Base.
“Being in that atmosphere during the game was exhilarating and exciting,” she said. “There are many additional extras you get being at the stadium such as the fireworks.”
When asked about the Ravens’ chances against Pittsburgh, Williams said, “They won’t have any problems against Pittsburgh this weekend. I believe the Ravens learned from their mistakes last year. I think they are going all the way to the Super Bowl.”
The Steelers once sat atop the AFC North, but behind the stellar play of quarterback Lamar Jackson, running back Derrick Henry, and other playmakers, the Ravens bypassed the Steelers to once again take command of the division and win it with their victory over the Browns.
Gametime is at 8 p.m. and will air on Prime Video. A variety of events will take place leading up to the game. For more information about festivities or to purchase tickets visit https://www.baltimoreravens.com/