Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen’s history with the Ravens made him a popular figure in the days leading up to Sunday’s game between the AFC North teams, and Queen made a key play just before halftime.
The Steelers dominated the game for most of the first 30 minutes before a Derrick Henry touchdown gave the Ravens a 7-6 lead in the final minutes. The Ravens got the ball back after forcing a punt and had a chance to go into halftime with a lead, but Queen ripped the ball out of Isaiah Likely’s hands and recovered the fumble on Chris Boswell’s third field goal of the half to set up.
The 9-7 lead turned into an 18-16 win and Queen led the Steelers with 10 tackles over the course of the afternoon. After the game, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin referenced the Ravens’ decision to let Queen become a free agent when talking about the linebacker’s efforts.
“One man’s trash is another man’s treasure,” Tomlin said at his press conference. “I’m glad he’s on our team.”
Queen ended the day with a game ball and the Steelers ended the day in possession of first place in the AFC North, so there was plenty to celebrate in Pittsburgh on Sunday night.
