Steelers win AFC North after Ravens’ Tyler Loop misses field goal in final seconds to end instant classic
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Steelers win AFC North after Ravens’ Tyler Loop misses field goal in final seconds to end instant classic
An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Baltimore Ravens kicker Tyler Loop (33) reacts after a missed field goal attempt in the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, Image 2 shows Baltimore Ravens place kicker Tyler Loop (33) reacts after missing the game winning field goal against the Pittsburgh Steelers
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PITTSBURGH —Aaron Rodgersthrew a go-ahead touchdown pass toCalvin Austin IIIwith 55 seconds left, and theSteelersbeat the Ravens 26-24 on Sunday night whenBaltimore'sTyler Loopmissed a 44-yard field goal as time expired, giving Pittsburgh the AFC North title.
Pittsburgh (10-7) will hostHouston(12-5) in the opening round of the playoffs on Monday, Jan. 12, following an electric fourth quarter that saw four lead changes, including three in the final four minutes.
Baltimore Ravens place kicker Tyler Loop (33) reacts after missing the game winning field goal against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Steelers players celebrate after Tyler Loop (33) reacts after a missed field goal attempt in the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. AP
The Ravens were poised to swing the lead back their way one last time afterLamar Jacksonconnected withIsaiah Likelyfor a 28-yard gain that put the Ravens within Loop's range.
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The rookie's kick never had a chance, sailing well to the right of the goalposts as the Steelers poured onto the field to celebrate their first division title in five years.
Rodgers passed for a season-high 294 yards and his 26-yard toss to Austin made it 26-24.Chris Boswellmissed the extra point, giving the Ravens a chance to win with a field goal.
Isaiah Likely #80 of the Baltimore Ravens catches a pass against Jalen Ramsey #5 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Getty Images
Jackson, dealing with a painful back contusion, passed for 238 yards and three scores, including a pair toZay Flowersin the fourth quarter. Each of Flowers' TDs put Baltimore in front.
Pittsburgh responded each time, and will now welcome theTexanswhile looking to end a playoff victory drought that stretches to the 2016 AFC championship game.
