NFL news: Winner-take-all showdown in Pittsburgh as Steelers, Ravens clash for AFC North title
There are a number of huge games taking place in the NFL this weekend, the final week of the regular season, but none more so than the one in Pennsylvania where the Pittsburgh Steelers host AFC North rivals the Baltimore Ravens.
The Ravens stand at 8-8 for the season and face a Steelers side who are 9-7 after a shock loss to the Cleveland Browns last time out.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Graeme Bailey previews the much-anticipated NFL showdown.
Five teams clinched playoff spots after Week 16 games, concluding December 22
The NFL regular season is reaching its fever pitch, and Week 16 proved to be a decisive turning point for several franchises.
As the dust settles on a weekend of high drama, the playoff picture has gained significant clarity. Five teams have officially stamped their tickets to the postseason, bringing relief to their fanbases and clarity to bettors in states with legal sports betting who are tracking the shifting odds.
The Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, and New England Patriots are the first wave of teams to secure their spots. For some, the weekend was about clinching division crowns. For others, it was about survival.