For the third straight week, a Chris Boswell field goal was the difference in a Pittsburgh Steelers victory.
Pittsburgh overcame a nine-point deficit in the closing minutes to escape with a 39-38 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night, extending their winning streak to eight games and clinching the AFC North in the process.
Ben Roethlisberger threw for 506 yards, leading a game-winning drive that ended with a Boswell go-ahead field goal with 42 seconds remaining.
Pittsburgh is now 11-2 on the season, including a 5-0 record in the division. Baltimore fell to 7-6 after snapping a three-game winning streak.
ESPN Stats & Info noted the impressive run for the Steelers within the division:
Both teams looked in control at different points during what culminated in a surprisingly high-scoring finish. Each defense ranked in the top five in scoring entering the week, with both units especially excelling against the pass.
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