Steelers Steal Playoffs on Missed Kick
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A single, failed kick decided the final American Football Conference (AFC) playoff spot on Sunday. The Pittsburgh Steelers secured the AFC North division title after Baltimore Ravens kicker Tyler Loop missed a potential game-winning field goal as time expired.
The dramatic finish came in the game's final seconds. A successful kick would have given the Ravens the victory and the playoff position.
Instead, the missed 45-yard attempt handed a 17-16 win and the division championship to the Steelers. Pittsburgh now advances to the NFL playoffs, while Baltimore's season has ended.