The Steelers managed to clinch the AFC North and spot in the playoffs in dramatic fashion as a missed field goal by Ravens kicker Tyler Loop as time expired securing a 26-24 win over Baltimore.
Aaron Rodgers went through every emotion possible on his way back to the playoffs for the first time since the 2021-22 season, when he was still with the Packers. in dramatic fashion as a missed 44-yard field goal by Ravens kicker Tyler Loop as time expired securing a 26-24 win over Baltimore.
“It’s pretty emotional, honestly,” Rodgers told NBC after the win. “It’s been a great year. I’m thankful for these guys and excited to be going to the playoffs for the first time in a long while.” Rodgers went through it all, watching with sorrow on his face as the Ravens lined up what should have been an easy kick to win the game and before leading the Steelers down the field on a six-play 1:25 drive to score the go-ahead 26-yard touchdown pass to Calvin Austin II. Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the second quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at Acrisure Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Charlie Woods avoids freak injury as Tiger, mom support him at tournamentAnd a drive before that, Rodgers was spotted screaming at the Steelers’ sideline as he dealt with an issue with the communications system in his helmet, making it hard for him to hear what play was being called.It was a stark difference from a few minutes earlier when he was watching from the sideline as Lamar Jackson took the Ravens down the field in the final minute of the game. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers greets tight end Pat Freiermuth after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.“It sucked. It’s the worst part of this game,” Rodgers said, while laughing, when discussing that moment. “I’d rather have the ball in my hand. We haven’t made it easy for ourselves for most of the year. … On offense, we didn’t handle our business the first half, but the second half, we came out with a different focus. When we had to have points, we went down and scored.” Rodgers finished the game with 31 completions for 294 yards and a touchdown pass in the dramatic win. Joel Sherman
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