It was a wild weekend of NFL football, the kind that reminds you why January hits differently. Upsets flirted with reality, defenses dictated terms, and young quarterbacks announced themselves on the biggest stage. Still, while the league spun into chaos, Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers had tunnel vision. Monday night in Houston is the only thing that matters.
A primetime showdown against C.J. Stroud and the Texans stands as the final gatekeeper between Pittsburgh and something bigger. Win, and the Steelers extend their season. Win, and a familiar name waits on the other side of the bracket.