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Don’t look now, but the Steelers are 5-4 and legitimate playoff contenders

Like most years, the NFL’s playoff picture is a bit muddled and complicated as the 2019 regular season inches closer and closer to Thanksgiving.

After their horrendous 1-4 start, the Steelers didn’t figure to be in the mix of the playoff race, and if they were to make the postseason, the general consensus was that the best route would be as AFC North champions.

Unfortunately, the Ravens are now 7-2 and look like they may have a strangle-hold on their second-straight division title.

So much for the playoffs, right? Not unless you don’t consider a wildcard spot to be a decent consolation prize.