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Steelers Are NFL's True Playoff Wildcard: Flawed but Can Beat Anyone

The Pittsburgh Steelers are far from perfect. In fact, they are extremely flawed.

As we've covered previously this season, they can't be trusted. They are mistake prone. They alternate from brilliant to sloppy to trash—sometimes in the same quarter.

But here's the thing: For all of that, they are also still good. At times, really good. At times, wonderfully good.

Their 17-10 win over the Patriots on Sunday showed the Steelers in all their glory: a deep roster, big-play capable. Yes, with blemishes all over the place (a three-legged pony and a kicking tee would be better than Pittsburgh's field goal kicker now), but still able to win a big game.