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Steelers Clinch AFC North on Missed FG
5 Jan
Summary
- Steelers secured AFC North title with a 26-24 victory over Ravens.
- Ravens kicker missed a 44-yard field goal attempt as time expired.
- Zay Flowers scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns for the Ravens.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have clinched the AFC North title following a thrilling 26-24 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. The game's outcome hinged on a missed 44-yard field goal by Ravens kicker Tyler Loop as time expired, securing the division for Pittsburgh. This dramatic finish capped a game that saw the Steelers leading late, only to have the Ravens take a brief lead on two explosive fourth-quarter touchdown passes from Lamar Jackson to Zay Flowers.
Despite Derrick Henry's strong early rushing performance, the Steelers' defense managed to contain Baltimore's ground game. However, Jackson exploited Pittsburgh's secondary, with Flowers scoring from 50 and 64 yards. The Steelers retook the lead with under a minute remaining, but a missed extra point by Chris Boswell kept the margin at two points, setting the stage for the Ravens' final attempt.
The Ravens now face an offseason filled with significant questions, including the job security of coach John Harbaugh and the future contract of quarterback Lamar Jackson. This defeat marks a disappointing end to a season that began with high expectations for Baltimore, while the Steelers celebrate a hard-won divisional championship.




