Jets-Steelers Duel Marks Most Watched AFC Championship Game In 24 Years

Although the outcome may have been a bummer for the Gang Green faithful, Jets fans can take some solace in knowing that their team participated in the highest rated AFC Championship Game in nearly a quarter-century.  Our friends over at SportsNewser report that the Steelers 24-19 win over the Jets notched an 31.3 average overnight household rating and 46 share – the best numbers for an AFC Championship since the Denver Broncos ousted the Cleveland Browns in 1987. 

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