The Pittsburgh Steelers clinched the AFC North and the No. 4 seed after one of the best regular-season games in NFL history—and unquestionably one of the wildest Steelers-Ravens matchups ever. For the first time in five years, Pittsburgh has won the division and will host a playoff game, welcoming a red-hot Houston Texans team.
Houston enters the postseason riding a nine-game winning streak, making them the hottest team in the NFL. Their championship-caliber defense alone is strong enough to fuel a deep playoff run. The Texans are far from an ideal matchup for the Steelers, and if Pittsburgh hopes to snap its playoff drought, the offense’s playmakers must elevate their game significantly to give the Steelers a legitimate chance to advance.