Just a week ago, the Pittsburgh Steelers were 7-4 and facing one of the easiest remaining strength of schedules in the league. The winnable games on the Steelers’ schedule looked like they could provide a buffer to help propel the team to the playoffs. It wasn’t guaranteed, but statistically speaking it was pretty darn close. Heading into Week 13, the Steelers had a 79.2 percent chance at a playoff berth. The Steelers boasted a good divisional record and were 5-3 in the conference. Given the logjam in the AFC playoff field, the team was situated nicely with both their record and their potential tiebreakers.
Steelers’ Playoff Chances Plummet Over Last Five Days, Still Control Their Own Destiny
