Ravens linebacker Courtney Upshaw negated cornerback Jimmy Smith’s pick-six by lining up in the neutral zone late in the fourth quarter Sunday. The Steelers took advantage of the second chance by scoring a touchdown to cut Baltimore’s lead to three points, but Pittsburgh was unable to complete the comeback.
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Upshaw immediately knew he had to make it up to his teammate.
“All I can say to him is, ‘I’m sorry, man,’” Upshaw said after the game. “I was even celebrating. When I looked and saw the flag, I was like, ‘I hope it wasn’t on me.’ I wish I could take it back.”
It’s been a rough year for the Ravens, but a win against your biggest rival and a steak dinner is one way to finish strong.
