Steelers playoff chances see massive rise following win vs. Ravens
While the Pittsburgh Steelers weren't in a "Win and you're in" scenario vs. Baltimore on Saturday, it was a must-win for the black and gold. Well, Pittsburgh took care of business in a sloppy nor'easter, riding Najee Harris' coattails en route to a 17-10 victory. And following a win from Houston on Saturday, Pittsburgh's playoff […]
While the Pittsburgh Steelers weren't in a "Win and you're in" scenario vs. Baltimore on Saturday, it was a must-win for the black and gold.
Well, Pittsburgh took care of business in a sloppy nor'easter, riding Najee Harris' coattails en route to a 17-10 victory.
And following a win from Houston on Saturday, Pittsburgh's playoff hopes are in the hands of two underdogs on Sunday:
Help Wanted
With the Titans looking to play spoiler on a Jaguars team hoping to get their starting QB back in the fold, it may very well come down to Sunday Night Football in Miami where the AFC East crown and shot at the playoffs is on the line.
Tennessee is currently 3.5 point underdogs to the Jaguars, and that was before the report that Jacksonville QB Trevor Lawrence is pushing to play.
As for Miami and Buffalo, the Dolphins have already clinhed a playoff berth, but a division title and higher seed in the playoffs is on the line.
But for Buffalo, they approach the game as 2.5 point favorites as they fight for their playoff livelihood.
Even still, Pittsburgh went into Saturday with a 28% chance of making the postseason but now sit with a 71% chance following Saturday's events.
So be ready to be on the edge of your seats Steelers fans. If Jacksonville reigns victorious in the early window on Sunday, Pittsburgh could be up until near midnight waiting to find their fate.
Time will tell which side they're on.
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