Clinching a Steelers playoff berth: Three Week 15 AFC scenarios

Steelers have multiple scenarios in Week 15 that could secure them a playoff spot, with a chance to clinch a spot among the AFC elites.

A moment of joy for Steelers fans! Not only is the beloved Black and Gold of the Steel City riding high after improving to 10-3 with a victory over the Cleveland Browns in Week 14, but playoff implications from Week 15’s AFC matchups could spell success for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Mike Tomlin-led Steelers have not one, not two, but three different playoff berths the team could clinch.

If the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers both lose in Week 15, a Steelers win would guarantee that Pittsburgh has a top-five seed in the AFC playoff race.

If the Steelers manage to win, and only one of these AFC West teams win, Pittsburgh will guarantee at least a top-six seed in the playoffs.

Where things get interesting, however, is if the Indianapolis Colts and Miami Dolphins lose, followed by a Pittsburgh Week 15 victory. The Steelers will clinch at least the seventh seed in the playoff race.

With many opportunities to clinch a playoff berth in Week 15, can the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare to make 2024 the year when their playoff victory drought finally ends?

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