With 55 seconds left, Aaron Rodgers threw a 26-yard touchdown pass to put the Steelers back into the lead. But they missed the extra point, so they only led 26-24.
The Ravens ran the kickoff back to their own 47, so they were almost immediately in field goal position.
On 2d and 2 from the Pittsburgh 47, the Ravens were penalized five yards for an illegal formation. 39 seconds left.
On 2d and 7 from the 50, no one was open and Jackson threw the ball out of bounds. 31 seconds left.
On 3d and 7 from the 50, Jackson was chased down in the backfield. Anyone else would have been sacked, but he managed to throw the ball away. 21 seconds left.
On 4th and 7 from the 50, the Ravens called their first timeout.
On 4th and 7 from the 50, Jackson hit Isaiah Likely for a first down at the Pittsburgh 24. Just a great throw and catch. Ravens call their second timeout with 14 seconds left.
On 1st and 10 from the Pittsburgh 24, the Ravens ran the ball into the line for a two-yard loss. Ravens call their third timeout with 2 seconds left.
On 2d and 12 from the Pittsburgh 26, the Ravens tried a 43 yard field goal. Tyler Loop kicked the field goal -- AND IT DRIFTED OFF TO THE RIGHT! NO GOOD! THE STEELERS WIN 26 TO 24 AND TAKE THE AFC NORTH.
Unbelievable. How can you not be romantic about football?
Final standings for the AFC North:
Pittsburgh: 10-7
Baltimore: 8-9
Cincinnati: 6-11
Cleveland: 5-12
Seeds for the AFC playoffs:
1. Denver (14-3)
2. New England (14-3)
3. Jacksonville (13-4)
4. Pittsburgh (10-7)
5. Houston (12-5)
6. Buffalo (12-5)
7. San Diego (11-6)
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