The Pittsburgh Steelers punched their playoff ticket with a solid stretch run. They've been trending upward, and some might posit that the team is peaking at the right time.
But to what end? Do the Steelers have a chance to make noise? Probably not, even in what feels like one of the most wide-open Super Bowl races in recent memory.
Pittsburgh's body of work in 2025 is not that of a legitimate contender. Whether Steeler Nation likes it or not, several indicators will ultimately lead you to that conclusion, including Eric Edholm of NFL.com's latest postseason power rankings.