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We see it time and time again in the NFL - teams with seemingly nothing to play for causing bug upsets and Cleveland have done it again by denying Pittsburgh the AFC North title.

These divisional games are always hotly contested and the Browns fans celebrated like they'd made the play-offs when Aaron Rodgers' last-gasp comeback attempt was thwarted.

And that result keeps Cleveland's fierce rivals Baltimore in the play-off hunt, as it sets up a huge game next week as the Ravens visit the Steelers with the one final AFC play-off spot up for grabs.

Any given Sunday, right?

The Bucs' onside kick is no good! De’Von Achane recovers and Miami will see this one out.

The Buccaneers and the Panthers will go head-to-head in week 18 for a place in the play-offs.

It's no good! Aaron Rodgers fires to the right side of the end zone but the ball hits the hand of the Marquez Valdes-Scantling and drops to the floor.

Three straight plays Rodgers tried to find Valdes-Scantling - who was running the routes DK Metcalf would've done had he not been suspended. Maybe the tight end would've been the better option but either way Pittsburgh come up agonisingly short.

Another incompletion from Aaron Rodgers so it's down to this one final play from the Cleveland seven....

Aaron Rodgers is almost intercepted in the end zone on second down. They're seven yards out - 24 seconds left on the clock.

Out of nowhere Aaron Rodgers is motoring, hitting tight end Pat Freiermuth for a 29-yard gain at the Cleveland 20, then finds him again to get inside the 10.

Field goal - Brownspublished at 20:48 GMT 28 December 2025

20:48 GMT 28 December 2025

Pittsburgh Steelers 6-13 Cleveland Browns

Pittsburgh do get the stop, so Andre Szmyt comes on to drill a 33 yarder and put Cleveland ahead by a touchdown.

With the way the Steelers defence has played maybe Mike Tomlin should've punted and trusted them but there's no point signing Aaron Rodgers if you're not going to trust him.

Now Rodgers has to drive the length of the field and score their first touchdown of the game with just a minute and 40 seconds left - against the best pass defence in the league...

Field goal - Jags back in frontpublished at 20:46 GMT 28 December 2025

20:46 GMT 28 December 2025

Jacksonville Jaguars 20-17 Indianapolis Colts

Philip Rivers is intercepted in Indy territory and despite failing to make a first down, the Jags are able to edge back in front with a 42-yard field goal from Cam Little.

Bradley Chubb sacks Baker Mayfield who fumbles and the Dolphins recover!

Tampa's losing streak looks set to increase to four games.

Pittsburgh go for it on fourth down after three straight incompletions, but Aaron Rodgers gets his throw blocked and it hits the deck.

Cleveland take over only on the Steelers 20 so a field goal is almost guaranteed here, if Pittsburgh can keep them out of the end zone!

Just over two minutes left in the ball game and Aaron Rodgers has possession of the football - can he get this done?

Baker Mayfield tries to force a pass down the middle and Dolphins safety Ashtyn Davis picks him off at the Miami 5!

Luckily for the Bucs, the Seahawks are doing them a favour against the Panthers.

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Just not good enough for Pittsburgh as they go three-and-out and have to punt for the second straight possession.

They even manage to get seven yards with a first down run, but then get two runs stuffed for a loss in a row. I'm no NFL play caller but even in this tough game if I've got a crucial third down to complete I'm letting my four-time MVP quarterback throw for it...

Big let off for the Seattle Seahawks!

Jaxon Smith-Njigba makes a five-yard catch but steps out of bounds well short of a first down.

However, Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn ia penalised for pulling at Smith-Njigba's face mask, and Seattle has an automatic first down.

That could be a costly error.

Joey Slye converts his fourth field goal of the day to give the Titans a 26-20 lead against the Saints.

Earlier in the drive, Chimere Dike made a seven-yard run to break the record for the most all-purpose yards for a rookie in the NFL.

He now has over 2,300 yards this season.