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What's next for the Steelers?
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A third straight playoff berth was in jeopardy before the Pittsburgh Steelers reeled off seven straight wins to capture the AFC North crown with an 11-5 record. Then came playoff victories over the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs , but Super Bowl hopes came to a grinding halt in a lopsided 36-17 AFC Championship Game loss to the New England Patriots .
Here's a preview of things to come for the Steelers:
Litmus test for RB contracts
Le'Veon Bell was at a crossroads when the 2016 season, a contract year, began.