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Steelers Defeat Ravens to Clinch AFC North Title and Final Playoff Berth

A late touchdown followed by a last-second missed field goal sent Pittsburgh to the postseason.

Overview

  • Pittsburgh secured the division and the AFC's final playoff spot with a Week 18 win at Acrisure Stadium.
  • Caliente.mx had listed Baltimore as the favorite before kickoff, yet the Steelers overcame the odds.
  • The finish turned on a go-ahead scoring drive led by Aaron Rodgers and a Baltimore miss with four seconds remaining.
  • The game functioned as a direct eliminator, with the winner advancing and the loser ending its season.
  • Coverage noted speculation about Rodgers' one-year deal and possible retirement or return as hinging on the team's result.