A whole lot of change could be coming to the Pittsburgh Steelers if they fall to the Baltimore Ravens in their de facto AFC North title matchup at Acrisure Stadium in Week 18.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have one last chance to make the playoffs. A win against the Baltimore Ravens will give them a home game in January, but a loss will end their season early.
Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.
The Pittsburgh Steelers were humiliated in Week 17 of the NFL season, losing to the Cleveland Browns by a score of 13-6. In a game that the Steelers needed to win to clinch the AFC North, Pittsburgh came out flat, posting 291 total yards of offense and were unable to capitalize on two key turnovers by the Browns.
Considering head coach Kevin O'Connell's track record of success with quarterbacks, a solid defense and outstanding supporting cast led by wideout Justin Jefferson, the Vikings will be one of the more attractive teams in the QB market.
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
The Pittsburgh Steelers battled the Cleveland Browns on Sunday and suffered their most painful loss of the season. Their defense came out flat, allowing points on the Browns' first two drives, while the Steelers' offense scored just six points total.
In the 2025 offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers went "all in" by bringing in veterans such as Darius Slay, Jalen Ramsey, DK Metcalf, and Brandin Echols.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers addressed questions about his NFL future as the regular season reached a defining moment. At 42, Rodgers acknowledged uncertainty while keeping his focus on the immediate challenge ahead.
Week 18 is always strange. Some teams are resting starters, others are fighting for their season, and quietly, a huge group of players are chasing contract incentives that turn an otherwise normal Sunday into a personal payday.
The Pittsburgh Steelers squandered a major opportunity in Week 17 as the team could not find a way to beat the Cleveland Browns. Had Pittsburgh won the game, a playoff spot would have already been clinched and the AFC North would have already been claimed.
With Aaron Rodgers' future both in the NFL and with the Pittsburgh Steelers up in the air heading into the team's Week 18 AFC North title game, a member of the Baltimore Ravens' secondary is hoping to send the 42-year-old home on a sour note.
Rodgers has the 9-7 Steelers a win over the 8-8 Baltimore Ravens this coming Sunday night away from entering the playoffs as champions of the AFC North.
Earlier in the offseason, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said he would likely embrace retirement after the 2025 season. However, now that we’re only one week away from the end of the regular season, the four-time NFL MVP appears to be changing his mind.
As his Pittsburgh Steelers prepare for Sunday's playoffs-or-bust clash with the rival Baltimore Ravens, Aaron Rodgers said he remains undecided about returning for a 22nd season in 2026.
The upcoming "Sunday Night Football" matchup between the 9-7 Pittsburgh Steelers and the 8-8 Baltimore Ravens could be massive for reasons that go beyond the fact that the winner heads to the playoffs while the loser goes home.
Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers knows that he’s on the tail end of his playing career in the NFL. The former Green Bay Packers superstar signal-caller is no longer the QB he used to be, specifically his version in Titletown, but he is still doing a solid job, all things considered, under center for Pittsburgh.
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers entered the 2025 season believing it would be in last, but his comments on Wednesday indicate that he is still open to playing in 2026.
Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers was asked about what the future holds for him after this season, which could end as soon as Sunday night with a de facto AFC North championship game against the Ravens. Rodgers kept the focus on the present but did acknowledge he’ll have some options to weigh.