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Tyler Loop Week 18 AFC Takeaways
January 6, 2026 By  NFL News

NFL: Biggest Takeaways for Every AFC Team in Week 18

AFC North

Tyler Loop Week 18 AFC Takeaways
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Baltimore Ravens – The Ravens had to win to get in the playoffs, and a missed Tyler Loop 44-yard field goal as time expired was the difference in a 26-24 loss to the Steelers. Baltimore finished the season with an 8-9 record, and there are questions being raised about John Harbaugh’s job security.

Pittsburgh Steelers – Mike Tomlin does it again, leading Pittsburgh to the playoffs with a 10-7 record. The Steelers pulled off an incredible, thrilling victory over the Ravens in a back-and-forth second half.

Cleveland Browns – It was a defensive day in Cleveland as the defense scored two touchdowns, and Myles Garrett breaks the single-season sack record. Shedeur Sanders led the Browns’ final drive to win the game 20-18 on a game-winning field goal to finish their season 5-12.

Cincinnati Bengals – Joe Burrow threw three touchdowns, but two key Bengal turnovers were the difference in the loss to Cleveland. The Bengals suffer another lost season as they end with a 6-11 record.

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