NFL Playoff Picture: Steelers get a big boost after Week 10

The NFL, and more specifically the AFC is experiencing parody at what is seemingly an all-time high.  The gap between the first seed, and teams in the hunt is a narrow one, making every game from here on out pivotal in playoff seeding.  Well following a victory vs Green Bay, and a couple of division […]

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Nov 12, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Patrick Peterson (20) and safety Keanu Neal (31) defend a pass intended for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (middle) in the end-zone during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Pittsburgh won 23-19. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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The NFL, and more specifically the AFC is experiencing parody at what is seemingly an all-time high. 

The gap between the first seed, and teams in the hunt is a narrow one, making every game from here on out pivotal in playoff seeding. 

Well following a victory vs Green Bay, and a couple of division foes taking a loss on Sunday, here is how things are looking for the Steelers in the playoff race:

AFC Playoff Picture Post Week 10 (Pending MNF)

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The Ravens took an L vs. the Browns today as Cleveland staged a late comeback to trim a 14-point deficit late in the game and reign victorious. The Bengals also fell today, losing to the Texans who took their spot as the last team in the wildcard race. 

And as crazy as this may sound given how Pittsburghs offense has played most of the year, if the Bengals can win against the Ravens on Thursday night, and Pittsburgh manages to beat Cleveland on Sunday, they will be your division leaders in the AFC North. 

So I know it's still somewhat early, as Pittsburgh just passed the halfway mark, but they took care of business against Green Bay on Sunday and got some help along the way.