The race for a spot in the AFC playoff bracket has already begun, even if the starting horn sounded silently. The truth is, slow starts in the NFL can come back to haunt teams when playoff spots begin to get claimed. The Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves floating in decent waters entering Week 8 with a 4-2 record — not bad by any means — but let’s not kid ourselves, the tide could be much clearer.
Yes, Mike Tomlin’s squad has fought through early-season adversity. They’ve found ways to win tight games and stay competitive in a stacked AFC.