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Steelers survive botched fake punt to maintain edge over Titans for final AFC playoff spot

The final playoff spot in the AFC is shaping up as a dogfight.

The Pittsburgh Steelers nearly blew their edge in the race on Sunday.

The Steelers entered Sunday with a leg up on No. 6 seed over the Tennessee Titans, Oakland Raiders, Indianapolis Colts and Cleveland Browns.

A curious fake punt late on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals almost cost them that edge.

The decision came with the Steelers leading, 20-10 with 8:13 remaining in the fourth quarter.

Bad decision, worse execution

Punter Jordan Berry took the snap from the Steelers 40-yard line in what seemed an obvious punt situation.