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Steelers QB Russell Wilson could exact revenge if playoff seeding goes unchanged

If the NFL playoffs happened today, the Pittsburgh Steelers would host the Denver Broncos as the No. 3 and 6 seeds. 

If the NFL playoffs happened today, the Pittsburgh Steelers would host the Denver Broncos as the No. 3 and 6 seeds.

Russell Wilson wasn’t healthy enough to play when the Steelers faced the Broncos in Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season. In this potential rematch, Wilson will be looking to prove a point against the Denver team that moved on from him just two years after handing him a massive contract extension. Fortunately for Steelers Nation, Wilson has been a key part of Pittsburgh’s success this season, enjoying a career resurgence in black and gold.

Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix has grown tremendously since he last faced the Steelers. Still, Pittsburgh’s dominant defense—allowing just 18.3 points per game (fifth-fewest in the league)—had his number earlier in the season, forcing two interceptions and keeping the Broncos out of the end zone in a gritty 13-6 victory. On the flip side, the Broncos boast a scoring defense that allows just 18 points per game (tied-second), setting the stage for another defensive showdown.

This potential rematch promises to be a battle, but both teams still have work to do before locking in their playoff seeding. For the Steelers, it all comes down to their Week 16 matchup with the Ravens, which will determine control of the AFC North and the inside track to a home playoff game.

Buckle up, Steelers fans—this is what December football is all about.

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Steelers probability to win AFC North plummets after Eagles loss

The Pittsburgh Steelers saw their chances of winning the AFC North dwindle following the tough Week 15 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. 

The Pittsburgh Steelers saw their chances of winning the AFC North dwindle following the tough Week 15 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

According to Pro Football Network’s NFL Playoff Predictor, Pittsburgh’s probability of winning the division is now at 53%, down 13 points from where it was heading into Week 15.

The Baltimore Ravens’ chances increased to 46.3% after defeating the New York Giants.

The Steelers must defeat the Ravens on Saturday to win the division complication-free. History is on Pittsburgh’s side, having won 8 of its last 10 games versus Baltimore. Lamar Jackson might have a say in this week’s result, though. The defending MVP — on pace to shatter career records in both touchdowns and passing yards — is favored to win it again in 2024.

If the Steelers defense can limit Jackson’s touchdowns, Pittsburgh has a good shot at coming away division champs for the first time since 2020. In Baltimore’s seven head-to-head games with a healthy Jackson, he’s logged 1,077 passing yards, five touchdowns and eight interceptions.

Should the Ravens defeat the Steelers for the first time since 2022, their path to the playoffs gets complicated.

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Win and get in: Steelers playoff scenarios for Week 15

Here’s what the Steelers need this weekend to clinch a spot in the playoffs.

You could say things are getting pretty serious. Week 15 of the NFL regular season is upon us and the Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for a huge stretch of three games in just 10 days. First up are the Philadelphia Eagles and the Steelers control their own playoff destiny.

Win and get in. If the Steelers beat the Eagles, they clinch a playoff birth with three games left to play. But what is the Steelers slip up on the road?

The Steelers can still clinch a playoff spot with a loss but they need help from the Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts.

The Dolphins need to lose to or tie the Houston Texans and the Colts have to lose to or tie the Denver Broncos. These are both very possible scenarios given the Colts and Broncos are fighting for their own playoff lives. The two losses might be an easer road to clinch over a Steelers win given how good the Eagles are and the game is in Philadelphia.

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Steelers’ road to postseason: When can Pittsburgh clinch a playoff birth?

It’s only a matter of time before the Pittsburgh Steelers earn a spot in the postseason for the 2nd consecutive season.

Barring an epic collapse, it’s only a matter of time before the Pittsburgh Steelers earn their spot in the postseason for the second consecutive season — but it can’t happen in Week 14.

The 6-7 Indianapolis Colts, who own the tiebreaker due to defeating Pittsburgh in Week 4, are on a bye this week.

If the Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns this week, they’ll have a clinch opportunity should they win at the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 15. History isn’t on Pittsburgh’s side there (they haven’t won in Philly since 1965), but anything can happen. The bottom line is: The Steelers only need two more wins to make the playoffs.

The Steelers currently stand at the No. 3 seed heading into this week. Since 2012, they’ve entered the postseason as the third seed three times (is that an omen?).

Since Mike Tomlin took over as head coach in 2007, the Steelers made the playoffs 11 times and are 1-1 on trips to the Super Bowl. They’ve not won a playoff game since losing to the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl 45 in 2010.

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Steelers take control of AFC North after busy Week 13

The Steelers have a comfortable lead over the Ravens in the AFC North.

The AFC North has become a conference of the haves and the have-nots. Week 13 was a wild one for the North with one team winning and two others losing with one left to play.

Thanks to the Pittsburgh Steelers huge win over the Cincinnati Bengals paired up with the Baltimore Ravens loss to the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh has a comfortable lead over the Ravens in the AFC North. Nevertheless, with five games left to play, anything can happen and it’s definitely a two-horse race and it makes that Week 16 rematch in Pittsburgh weighty in the AFC playoff picture.

Steelers 9-3

Ravens 8-5

Bengals 4-8

Browns 3-8

Next week the Ravens are on their bye before the final stretch. The Steelers come back home for a rematch against the Cleveland Browns who upset the Steelers two weeks ago.

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Steelers’ playoff scenarios and chances entering TNF game vs Browns

The Pittsburgh Steelers NFL playoff picture comes more into focus with each game played, starting with Week 12 vs the Cleveland Browns.

The 2024 NFL season has been a wild ride for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Not many predicted Pittsburgh to sit pretty at 8-2 beyond the halfway mark, let alone as legit contenders to take the AFC North crown.

The playoff picture comes more into focus with each game played, starting tonight when the Steelers take on the Cleveland Browns.

Here’s a review of the Steelers’ playoff odds and scenarios:

Can the Steelers make the playoffs?

Heck yes, the Steelers can make the playoffs. They’ve only missed that opportunity six times in 17 seasons under head coach Mike Tomlin. Unfortunately, for as many times as they’ve been there, they haven’t made it beyond the first round since 2016.

According to Jason Katz of Pro Football Network, Pittsburgh has a 97.1% chance to make the playoffs.

Here’s what the seeding looks like after Week 11:

  • 9.7% chance for the No. 1 seed
  • 30.9% chance for the No. 2 seed
  • 25.4% chance for the No. 3 seed
  • 3.0% chance for the No. 4 seed
  • 15.3% chance for the No. 5 seed
  • 9.1% chance for the No. 6 seed
  • 3.7% chance for the No. 7 seed

Can the Steelers win the AFC North?

Whether the Steelers can take the AFC North crown remains muddled, given there are still five more division games to be played and the Ravens — and, technically, even Bengals — are still in the hunt.

Current AFC North Standings

1.) Pittsburgh Steelers (8-2)
2.) Baltimore Ravens (7-4)
3.) Cincinnati Bengals (4-7)
4.) Cleveland Browns (2-8)

Steelers’ Super Bowl chances after Week 11

Only those in Steelers Nation wearing Black and Gold colored glasses think the Steelers will actually make it to the Super Bowl. They’re winning but not dazzling defenses by any stretch of the imagination.

The PFN Playoff Predictor projects the Steelers have a 3.0% chance of hoisting the Lombardi Trophy in New Orleans in February.

Steelers remaining 2024 NFL schedule

Pittsburgh’s path to taking the North won’t be easy. Their remaining schedule is fraught with division games, the reigning Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs, and the 8-2 Philadelphia Eagles.

  • Week 12: Thurs., Nov. 21: @ Cleveland Browns, 8:15 p.m.
  • Week 13: Sun., Dec. 1: @ Cincinnati Bengals, 1 p.m.
  • Week 14: Sun., Dec. 8: vs. Cleveland Browns, 1 p.m.
  • Week 15: Sun., Dec. 15: @ Philadelphia Eagles, 4:25 p.m.
  • Week 16: Sat., Dec. 21: @ Baltimore Ravens, 4:30 p.m.
  • Week 17: Wed., Dec. 25: vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 1 p.m.
  • Week 18: Sun., Jan. 5: vs. Cincinnati Bengals, TBD

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AFC North playoff picture coming into focus for Steelers

The NFL playoff picture is heating up as we head into Week 12, and the Pittsburgh Steelers are making a strong case as legit contenders.

The NFL playoff picture for 2024 is heating up as we head into Week 12, and the Pittsburgh Steelers are making a strong case as legitimate contenders.

Currently sitting as the No. 3 seed in the AFC, the Steelers have surprised many with their consistent performances. If the playoffs started today, Pittsburgh would face off against their bitter rivals, the Baltimore Ravens, the No. 6 seed, in what promises to be an electrifying Wild Card matchup.

Led by head coach Mike Tomlin, the Steelers have leaned on their gritty defense and clutch play in key moments. Defenders like T.J. Watt, Cameron Heyward, Donte Jackson and Beanie Bishop have been instrumental in creating turnovers and shutting down opposing offenses. Quarterback Russell Wilson continues to show growth as the leader of the offense and Chris Boswell is, well, Chris Boswell

Baltimore boasts a dynamic attack powered by Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry, but the Steelers handled in Week 11.

As the playoff race intensifies, the Steelers must maintain their edge to fend off AFC challengers to remain a top seed. For fans in Pittsburgh, hopes are high that this year’s squad can bring playoff magic back to the Steel City.

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Where do Steelers currently stand in race for playoffs?

As the 2024 NFL season heads into its final stretch, the Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves in the thick of the AFC playoff race.

As the 2024 NFL season heads into its final stretch, the Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves in the thick of the AFC playoff race. Through Week 10, the Steelers stand firmly as the No. 3 seed in the AFC. If the playoffs were today, Pittsburgh would face the L.A. Chargers, a team they defeated 20-10 in Week 3.

Led by a resurgent defense anchored by T.J. Watt and a developing offense, the Steelers have demonstrated their ability to grind out tough wins, relying on a mix of veteran leadership and young talent.

We all know the Steelers’ defense has what it takes to win playoff games. The offense remains a work in progress, but the sky is the limit with the veteran leadership of Russell Wilson and his connection with George Pickens to generate big plays.

Najee Harris, playing like we’ve never seen before, is on pace for a career season. And despite injuries to key players, the offensive line has improved as the season progressed. This balanced approach has allowed the Steelers to maintain control in close games, a crucial factor in their playoff push.

The upcoming four-game stretch — all AFC North matchups — will define Pittsburgh’s season.


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ESPN has no confidence in Steelers in playoff rankings

ESPN gives no credit to the improvements the Steelers made this offseason.

ESPN’s Bill Barnwell went through each of the 14 NFL playoff teams and ranked this for the upcoming season. The Steelers Steelers snuck into the playoffs last season with a 10-7 record. This was despite finishing third in the conference.

This offseason Pittsburgh has gone to great lengths to improve the offensive side of the football with a completely new quarterback room led by Russell Wilson and two new offensive linemen.

Barnwell clearly doesn’t care about any of that. He ranked the Steelers as the worst of the 14 playoff teams from last season. Here’s what he had to say about it.

I know, I know. Don’t make the same mistake twice. Or three times. Or however many times the numbers say to count out the Steelers. Tomlin has managed to coax at least eight wins out of his team in every single season he has coached the franchise, a streak that has survived dismal quarterback play, injuries and woefully inept offensive playcallers. You know I’m about to get to the numbers, but the numbers shouldn’t apply to Pittsburgh.

Ranked ahead of the Steelers are all three other teams in the AFC North.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens live stream, TV channel, start time, how to watch the NFL

The Pittsburgh Steelers will meet the Baltimore Ravens in NFL action on Sunday afternoon from M&T Bank Stadium.

The Pittsburgh Steelers will meet the Baltimore Ravens in NFL action on Sunday afternoon from M&T Bank Stadium.

The Steelers are coming off a 26-14 win over the Browns and will be looking to punch their ticket to the playoffs with a win today. Meanwhile, the Ravens have really struggled in the last part of the season and will come into today’s matchup looking to upset the Steelers’ postseason plans.

Tune in to the last NFL Sunday of the regular season, here is everything you need to know to stream the game today.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens

  • When: Sunday, January 9
  • Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: CBS
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

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NFL Football Odds and Betting Lines

NFL odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds last updated Sunday at 10:30 a.m. ET.

Pittsburgh Steelers (-3.5) at Baltimore Ravens

O/U: 41.5

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