Somehow, some way, the 2022 Pittsburgh Steelers have a chance to make the playoffs despite an incredibly young team and a 2-6 start to the season. With a Sunday night win over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 17, the Steelers improved to .500 on the season. Thanks to the Patriots beating the Dolphins and the Jets falling flat against the Seahawks, the Steelers’ postseason dream is still alive.
And Pittsburgh slipping into a Wild Card slot is not as improbable as you might think. As of today, FiveThirtyEight gives the Steelers a 15% chance of making the playoffs.
For the Steelers to keep their season alive, here’s what needs to happen:
- Patriots lose to Buffalo
- Dolphins lose to New York (Jets)
- Steelers beat Cleveland
Easy peasy, right?
Actually, the odds aren’t too bad when you look at each game individually. Let’s take a look at each one: