Just like last year, the Pittsburgh Steelers are entering the Wild Card round as underdogs with a 10-7 record.
But unlike last year, the mood feels a bit different this time around.
For one, the Steelers are champions of the AFC North. They’re also entering the playoffs on a completely different trajectory. Last year, it was four straight losses before being thrashed by the Baltimore Ravens. This season, the Steelers have won four of their last five and have a chance to end their postseason losing streak against a Houston Texans team that has never won a road playoff game.