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Steelers Eye AFC North Title as Watt Returns

12/30/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Steelers can clinch the AFC North by winning Week 18 against the Baltimore Ravens.
Head coach Mike Tomlin is optimistic about T. J. Watt of the Pittsburgh Steelers returning after a partially collapsed lung.
Watt has practiced in a limited capacity, and full participation would help but is not required.
Darnell Washington will miss the game after arm surgery, while Calvin Austin III and others may return.

History

Historical Context

The NFL and AFL merged in 1970, creating a unified league and establishing the American Football Conference (AFC) with teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers. Since then, the Steelers have won six Super Bowl titles, with Mike Tomlin as head coach since 2007. Their rivalry with the Baltimore Ravens exemplifies the intense competition in the AFC North, highlighting the importance of strategy and player health in playoff success.

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Story summary

The Steelers can clinch the AFC North by winning Week 18 against the Baltimore Ravens.
Head coach Mike Tomlin is optimistic about T. J. Watt of the Pittsburgh Steelers returning after a partially collapsed lung.
Watt has practiced in a limited capacity, and full participation would help but is not required.
Darnell Washington will miss the game after arm surgery, while Calvin Austin III and others may return.

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