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.

Giving thanks with a mailbag

Bill Simmons kicks off the holiday season by giving thanks to the readers with a big ol' mailbag.

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.

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.

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.

No crisis of confidence for Brady in wake of loss

...We had lost a couple of our best pass rushers. The same thing happened in the AFC Championship game in 2006; we had a third-and-4, we missed it,and punted to them...

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.

...Lamar Hunt Trophy after the Patriots 21-12 win against the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty...

Power Rankings: 4th down edition

The Patriots' ill-fated fourth-down decision tops the charts in Page 2's Power Rankings this week.

Debatable decision costs Patriots

Bill Belichick's debatable decision played a big part in the Patriots' devastating loss.