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Steelers, Panthers battle with playoff hopes barely alive

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Carolina Panthers are both owners of 5-8 records. But these teams are in vastly different situations.

The Panthers are just a game out of first place in the NFC South. The Steelers are pretty much playing out the string unless they win this week and go on a major roll.

The two teams meet Sunday afternoon in Charlotte, N.C., hoping to find some late-season magic.

"Every game matters to everyone," Carolina quarterback Sam Darnold said. "It's a good opportunity for our team to be able to go out there and win and continue to play good football.