Steelers win AFC North title, will host Texans in wild card on Monday

The Pittsburgh Steelers secured a playoff spot by defeating the Baltimore Ravens 26-24, claiming the AFC North title for the first time since 2020. The victory came after Ravens' rookie kicker Tyler Loop missed a field goal as time expired. The Steelers, now the fourth seed, will face the fifth-seeded Houston Texans in the upcoming Wild Card Weekend.

The win marks the Steelers' third consecutive postseason appearance under head coach Mike Tomlin, who has now led the team to eight AFC North titles since 2007. Despite a challenging season that saw Pittsburgh's record drop to 6-6, the team rallied to finish strong, overcoming a Week 17 loss to the Cleveland Browns.

The loss ended the Ravens' season, marking a fall from their status as Super Bowl favorites at the start of the year. This also breaks Baltimore's streak of two consecutive division titles and three straight playoff appearances. Quarterback Lamar Jackson and the Ravens join notable teams like the Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals in