Tonight’s Steelers–Ravens matchup carries major implications. The winner claims the AFC North and hosts a playoff game, while the loser misses the postseason entirely. Beyond the standings, attention has also shifted to the sidelines. John Harbaugh and Mike Tomlin are the two longest-tenured head coaches in the NFL, and recent reports suggest a loss could trigger difficult conversations and organizational decisions for either franchise.
In the Steelers' case, regardless if they win tonight, their performance in the playoffs should hold the most weight.
Pittsburgh hasn’t won a playoff game in nearly a decade and has rarely been competitive during that span.