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Watch key plays from Baltimore’s overtime win over a Steelers team playing without Big Ben. (NBC Sports)

Nov. 29: Dan Patrick, Tony Dungy and Rodney Harrison think Vince Young is benefiting from a more versatile offense and from a higher level of confidence. (NBC Sports)

Peter King and Dan Patrick think one of the best things Jim Caldwell has done as Indianapolis’ head coach is be demanding without being overbearing. Of course, starting 11-0 gives him a lot of leeway. (NBC Sports)

Peter King and Dan Patrick think one of the best things Jim Caldwell has done as Indianapolis’ head coach is be demanding without being overbearing. Of course, starting 11-0 gives him a lot of leeway. (NBC Sports)

Nov. 29: Peter King and Dan Patrick think one of the best things Jim Caldwell has done as a head coach is be demanding without being overbearing. (NBC Sports)

Billy Cundiff kicked a 24-yard field goal for the Baltimore Ravens with 1:51 left in regulation, then booted the 29-yard game-winner in overtime as Baltimore beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-17 in overtime on Sunday.

Nov. 29: While he recognizes that head injuries can be serious, Hines Ward tells Bob Costas he wonders why Ben Roethlisberger wasn’t ready to play against the Ravens. (NBC Sports)

BALTIMORE — It didn’t matter who the starting quarterback was.



The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens staged another classic in what’s fast becoming one of the NFL’s best rivalries. The Ravens narrowly prevailed in a physical 20-17 overtime victory over the Steelers in a big game for both teams.



Baltimore withstood Pittsburgh’s best shot with a former third-string quarterback in Dennis Dixon, who played well but threw a crucial interception in overtime to set up Baltimore’s game-winning field goal. Starter Ben Roethlisberger (concussion) and backup Charlie Batch (wrist) were sidelined Sunday night.



The win snaps a three-game losing streak for the Ravens in this series but currently has Baltimore (6-5) and Pittsburgh (6-5) on the outside looking in when it comes to the postseason. The Denver Broncos (7-4) and Jacksonville Jaguars (6-5) would be the two AFC wild-card teams if the season ended today.



Expect both the Ravens and Steelers to be banged up after this brutal overtime battle. It will be interesting to see if either team has enough left in the tank to make a strong playoff push in December. Pittsburgh will host the Oakland Raiders next week and Baltimore will travel to play the Green Bay Packers.

Running back surpassed Barry Sanders for yards in November — and could approach mark for total yards in a season.

Atlanta keeping its cool regarding Matt Ryan and Michael Turner — by keeping quiet.