If you’re into political analytics, you’ve probably heard the name Nate Silver. He’s the owner of the popular website Fivethirtyeight.com, a site centered around advanced statistics in the political and sports world.
In his updated calculations, Silver has given the Pittsburgh Steelers a 58% chance of making the playoffs. He is still leaving a glimmer of hope for the AFC North too, with a three percent chance of winning. His win/loss projection for the year is 9-7.
The Steelers have the highest percentage of any non-division leading team, just edging out the Kansas City Chiefs who sit at 57%.