Even though the NFL has not yet released the official playoff scenarios for Gameday 17, the Pittsburgh Steelers can secure both a playoff spot and the AFC North title on Sunday.
What has to happen and how qualification could be determined on Saturday night:
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With a win over the Cleveland Browns, the Steelers can make everything clear on their own. It is the second meeting with the Browns this season. Pittsburgh won the first duel in Week 6 at Acrisure Stadium with 23:9. The kickoff of the game is scheduled for 7 p.m. German time.
The Steelers enter the game with a record of 9-6 and have a two-game lead over the Baltimore Ravens (7-8) in the AFC North with two games remaining.
This means: If Pittsburgh wins, head coach Mike Tomlin’s team will complete their fifth playoff participation in the 2020s. With the exception of the 2022 season, the Steelers have always been in the postseason this decade.
Underestimated bonus: Qualification would be even nicer to celebrate against arch-rivals from Cleveland.
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The Steelers may even know their playoff fate before they step on the field on Sunday.
Should the Green Bay Packers defeat the Ravens Saturday night at Lambeau Field, the Steelers would also clinch the AFC North. The Packers are 9-5 and are also fighting for a playoff spot.
Regardless of how Pittsburgh secures its place in the knockout rounds, early qualification would be extremely helpful in order to protect the squad before the playoffs begin or to avoid having to risk everything on the last day of the game.
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