'SNF' takeaways: Steelers take down Ravens in thriller to win AFC North, clinch final playoff spot

Game 272 of the 2025-26 NFL regular season concluded Sunday night with the battle for the AFC North championship between the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers.

The regular season ended with Pittsburgh securing a dramatic 26-24 win over Baltimore and locking itself into the No. 4 seed in the AFC. There were certainly defining moments and players from Sunday's game, so here are four takeaways from "Sunday Night Football."

Aaron Rodgers career lives to see another week

The future of quarterback Aaron Rodgers has certainly been up in the air throughout the season, but it lived to see at least one more week with Sunday's win.

Rodgers proved he can still get it done at a high level, as he completed 31 of 47 passes for 294 yards and a touchdown. Rodgers completed four passes for 65 yards on his game-winning drive, ultimately clinching the division for the Steelers. He did so in the absence of DK Metcalf and Darnell Washington, showing that he's still able to get it done when short-handed.

Kyle Hamilton's departure severely impacted the game

The Ravens' stellar safety was having one heck of a game before a bit of friendly fire took him out of the game. Hamilton collided with Alohi Gilman on a pass break-up, effectively knocking him out of the game for good with a concussion.

The Steelers had managed just three points prior to Hamilton's injury but scored 23 after his exit. It was evident that the Baltimore defense was severely impacted when he exited, and it played a major role in the Ravens' blown halftime lead.