Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers made headlines in Week 14, with the Steelers overcoming the Baltimore Ravens 27-22. Amid calls for coach Mike Tomlin’s departure from former stars, Pittsburgh rallied around its coach to secure a crucial win in the AFC North. Tomlin praised the team’s effort, calling it a “classic Steelers vs. Ravens” battle. The victory puts the Steelers (7-6) one game ahead of Baltimore (6-7). A pivotal Week 18 matchup between the two teams will likely decide the division.
Rodgers And the Packers Shine While the Jaguars Dominate the Colts, Securing Key Division Positions
Aaron Rodgers delivered a season-best performance, passing for 284 yards and scoring his first rushing touchdown in three years. His efforts helped the Packers secure a 28-21 victory over the Bears. Jordan Love also contributed with three touchdown passes, while Keisean Nixon sealed the game with a late interception. The win gives Green Bay (9-3-1) the top spot in the NFC North, though the division race remains tight with the Bears (9-4) and Lions (8-5) still in contention.
Week 14 NFL Recap (NFL)The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Indianapolis Colts 36-19 to take control of the AFC South. Trevor Lawrence played a mistake-free game, guiding the Jaguars (9-4) to a dominant performance under first-year coach Liam Coen. The Colts, who have lost four of five games and now sit at 8-5, face a tough stretch including matchups against the Jaguars, 49ers, and Texans. Their playoff hopes are now in jeopardy.
Texans Stun Chiefs With Strong Defense, Reshaping Playoff Races Across Multiple Divisions
The Houston Texans handed the Kansas City Chiefs a surprising 20-10 defeat, ending Kansas City’s hopes of a 10th consecutive AFC West title. Despite Patrick Mahomes’ efforts, critical errors and dropped passes by players, including Travis Kelce, allowed the Texans to take control. Houston’s defense, combined with C.J. Stroud’s play, has propelled them to five straight wins and positioned them for a potential third consecutive division title.
Week 14 reshaped multiple playoff races. The Steelers and Ravens remain in a tight AFC North battle while Green Bay strengthens its hold in the NFC North. Jacksonville gains momentum in the AFC South, and Houston continues its resurgence in the AFC. With key matchups approaching, including Steelers vs. Ravens in Week 18, Packers at Broncos, and Colts facing the Jaguars, teams are jockeying for playoff positioning in the final stretch of the season.
