Steelers' disappointing loss to the Eagles stings a little less after help from AFC foes
The Pittsburgh Steelers didn't exactly resemble a playoff-worthy outfit against Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. After one of the worst offensive showings of the year in Philly, questions about the viability of this team in the postseason are starting to rise. But whether or not they would even make it there? Well that's already been answered: Steelers […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers didn't exactly resemble a playoff-worthy outfit against Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
After one of the worst offensive showings of the year in Philly, questions about the viability of this team in the postseason are starting to rise.
But whether or not they would even make it there?
Well that's already been answered:
Steelers Clinch Playoff Birth Despite Eagles Loss
The Steelers have clinched a playoff berth for the 34th time in team history.
The Steelers clinched the berth based on the Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts losing on Sunday. The Dolphins lost to the Houston Texans, while the Colts lost to the Denver Broncos.
The Steelers, who own a 36-27 all-time record in the postseason, are now ranked third overall in playoff berths in NFL history, breaking a tie with the New York Giants, who have 33 playoff berths.
This is the 11th time under Coach Mike Tomlin that the Steelers have earned a playoff berth. He has led them to seven AFC North titles, three AFC Championship games and twice led them to a Super Bowl appearance, including winning Super Bowl XLIII.
– Teresa Varley, Steelers
Now, after dropping Sunday's game in Philly, the Steelers have all but kissed their chances at a top-two seed in the AFC goodbye. However, the team still has everything else in front of them.
Not only did they punch their ticket to the dance, but they also have a shot at wrapping up the dvivsion with a win over the Baltimore Ravens next week. How the team fairs in terms of injuries this week will be telling, especially after seeing T.J. Watt exit late in the game on Sunday.
"From a health standpoint, Justin Fields, man had an abdominal injury. Don't know the extent of that. On that slide, he injured his abdomen. Donte Jackson had a back injury, wasn't able to return, and T.J. [Watt] had an ankle. I think that can be described as a low ankle at this juncture, but I have more information for you the next time we get together," said Tomlin after the game.
So while the loss might sting right now, at least Pittsburgh knows they can check box one off their preseason list of goals.
Steelers’ biggest issue finally rears its head in disappointing loss to the Philadelphia Eagles
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