Ravens-Steelers national anthem turns heads as Amazon Prime viewers spot moment from crowd
The national anthem played during the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens Wild Card game confused NFL fans.
The entire audience joined in a single chorus throughout the anthem performance.
Before the AFC North game, Samantha Pollino, a Broadway actress, sang the national anthem.
Toward the end of the performance, Pollino’s amazing performance of the Star-Spangled Banner was drowned out by the crowd.
At one point in the anthem, Baltimore fans have a tradition of yelling “O!” and they didn’t let us down.
Fans threw out a loud “O!” in between the lyrics “that our flag was still there” and “Oh say does that star-spangled banner yet wave.”
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However, Pollino was unfazed by the supporters’ outburst and carried on with her skillful performance of the hymn.
Fans expressed their admiration for her on social media after being greatly impressed by this.
“Last night, the decibels of that ‘O’ nourished families. One fan commented, “I don’t understand how @peanutpollino maintained her focus.”
“This was 1 of the best sung National Anthem’s I’ve heard in a long time,” a different fan commented.
A third admirer remarked, “I got chills all over my body and I wasn’t even there,”
“The best vocalist of the national anthem I’ve heard in a long time. A fourth fan remarked, “Make her the regular.”
“Very chilling. A fifth admirer stated, “That’s the proper way to sing the anthem.”
Because of the overwhelming support for Pollino, she posted on social media that she was ready for the “O!” yells from Baltimore supporters.
“Thankfully, I was raised hearing it and rehearsed with a pause so I would be ready!” she wrote on X.
The Ravens comfortably overcame the Steelers in their playoff game following the stunning performance of the national anthem.
Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry’s lethal running onslaught helped the Ravens win 28–14.
NFL division round schedule
The Houston Texans will play the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday, January 18, at 4:30 p.m. ET (ESPN/ABC).
Washington Commanders at Detroit Lions, Saturday, January 18, 8 p.m. ET (Fox)
Sunday, January 19, 3 PM ET (NBC)—To be determined at the Philadelphia Eagles
Sun., Jan. 19, 6:30 p.m. ET (CBS): Buffalo Bills vs. Baltimore Ravens
On 26 attempts, Henry averaged 7.2 yards per carry for 186 yards and two touchdowns.
On 15 carries, Jackson gained 81 yards but failed to score a touchdown.
However, he did pass for two touchdowns, scoring two each with Justice Hill and Rashod Bateman.
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In addition to his two touchdowns, Jackson had 175 passing yards and no interceptions.
The Ravens will now play the Buffalo Bills in the playoffs’ divisional round.