Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers became champions of the North division of the American Conference and entered the final phase as fourth in the AFC after beating the Ravens (26-24). For their part, the Panthers are champions of the South Division of the National Conference for the first time in ten years and the Broncos finish the regular season at the top of the American Conference (AFC).
Thus, the Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens in a life-or-death game for the last place in the NFL playoff, decided in an agonizing and almost surreal ending for both teams. Rodgers threw a 26-yard touchdown pass to Calvin Austin III with 55 seconds left and Pittsburgh clinched the AFC North title. with a 26-24 victory.
“It's pretty emotional,” said Rodgers, who is heading to the playoffs for the first time since the 2021 season. “I'm grateful for these guys. … It's been an absolute blessing to be here.”
Carolina Panthers, champions of the Southern Division
For its part, Carolina Panthers became champions of the National Conference South Division for the first time in ten years when the Falcons beat the Saints 19-17 on Sunday, eliminating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Besides, Denver clinched a first-round bye and home-field advantage during the playoffs with a 19-3 victory over the Chargers from Los Angeles. and the Seattle Seahawks became NFC West champions with records included
Finally, The Jaguars won the AFC South with a 41-7 blowout victory over Tennessee. Rookie coach Liam Coen and Trevor Lawrence led the Jaguars to a great turnaround after finishing 4-13 in 2024.
