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Playoff picture coming into focus: Wild NFC race likely to go down to wire

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Following one of the best Sundays of the NFL season, the playoff picture continues to crystallize as we approach the final three weeks. Let's take a look at where things stand in each conference.

AFC

1. Steelers (11-2)

Pittsburgh punched its playoff ticket by winning the AFC North on Sunday night with another killer -bee attack late on an inferior division rival. The Steelers remain in the driver's seat for the No. 1 overall seed, but it has been evident for some time that the conference's No. 1 overall seed is likely to be determined when the Patriots visit Heinz Field on Sunday.