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Steelers clinch AFC North title in Week 18 rematch thriller over Ravens
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The Pittsburgh Steelers secured their first AFC North division title since 2020 with a dramatic 26-24 victory over the Baltimore Ravens in the Week 18 rematch at Acrisure Stadium—a decisive cap to their season rivalry. A missed field goal by Baltimore's rookie kicker sealed the win after a tense fourth quarter with standout play from quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Lamar Jackson. Pittsburgh (10-7) enters the playoffs as the No. 4 seed, hosting the 12-5 Houston Texans.
In a follow-up to the collapsed trade talks reported earlier this week, Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby recounted feeling uneasy during his visit to the Baltimore Ravens facility. On his podcast, he described delays in meeting executives, awkward interactions, and the medical concerns that derailed the deal, expressing relief at remaining with the Raiders.
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As kickoff nears for the Steelers-Ravens Week 18 winner-take-all clash at Acrisure Stadium—building on prior previews highlighting records, recent form, and rivalry history—final inactives and returns shape the pivotal AFC North showdown, with T.J. Watt back for Pittsburgh and Derrick Henry's dominance a continued Ravens threat.
Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry surpassed Hall of Famers Thurman Thomas and Franco Harris on the NFL's all-time rushing list during Sunday's 27-19 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. Henry gained 75 yards on 20 carries, moving into 15th place with 12,124 career rushing yards. The win marks the Ravens' third straight victory, keeping them close to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the standings.