Ravens intercept Steelers' third-string QB Dixon in overtime to claim victory

An interception by rookie Paul Kruger set up a 29-yard field goal by Billy Cundiff with 6:42 left in the extra session, giving the Baltimore Ravens a 20-17 victory Sunday night.

...USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) throws a pass during the fourth quarter of the AFC Championship Game against the Baltimore Ravens at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-US PRESSWIRE

Tip Sheet: 24 teams vying for 12 spots

The San Diego Chargers, the poster children for strong fniishes, are among the many teams still with solid hopes for nabbing playoff berths, Len Pasquarelli writes.

Ravens' Washington says he tore ACL

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Fabian Washington is expected to miss the remainder of the season after hurting his knee during Sunday's loss to the Indianapolis Colts.

FBO: "You're saying there's a chance..."

Football Outsiders brings in playoff odds guru Mike Harris to talk about the 2009 Tennessee Titans. Team started 0-6. Now 3-6. Any chance to play in January? Well, there is historical precedent -- although it happened in the mid-1990s.

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Phillips not worried about his future

...coached," he said. "Way back when we went 10-6, 10-6, 11-5 and two AFC championship games and we got fired I realized that, hey you can do a great job and...

Phillips not worried about contract

Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips is solely focusing on factors that he can control.

Bulluck stokes Texans-Titans rivalry

Keith Bulluck said the Texans treated their 34-31 win over Tennessee like the AFC Championship Game than Week 2 of the regular season.

Bulluck's goal: Destroy Texans' aspirations

...was only the second game of the season, but I thought it was like for the AFC Championship. So that said, they have a huge stage Monday night, we both do. I know they...

AFC North playoff forecast

It's obvious that the AFC North is one of the stronger divisions in football. The Cincinnati Bengals (7-2), Baltimore Ravens (5...

Ryan says he's true to himself

New York Jets coach Rex Ryan says his crying in front of his team earlier this week is just another example of him staying true to himself.

Patriots Mailbag: Fourth ... and long

Final thoughts on fourth-and-2, then moving on to pressing Pats issues.

Bottom line is, Bill Belichick was right

Bill Belichick was skewered for going for it on fourth down in Indianapolis. But he made the right call.

Belichick's 4th-down gamble fails; Manning leads Colts back from 17 points down

Bill Belichick's stunning gamble failed, and Peyton Manning took advantage by throwing a 1-yard touchdown pass with 13 seconds left that rallied the unbeaten Indianapolis Colts over the New England Patriots 35-34 Sunday night.

Manning emulates Marino, Kelly

...s when he seems to shine and make the most plays. At the end of the AFC Championship [Game] a few years ago, I don't usually pray during a game but I just...