On the Steelers: They're still clinging to final AFC postseason berth

By Ed Bouchette / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette


In light of their recent performances, now might not be the time to point out that the Steelers not only remain in the thick of the playoff chase, but actually lead in it.

They would be the No. 2 wild-card team if the season were to end today, but since the NFL has decided to continue playing, the Steelers will have to take on their next five opponents to see if there will be any more for them after that.

It continues Sunday in Baltimore, where the Ravens (9-2) can eliminate the Steelers (6-5) from the AFC North Division title race with a victory. Yet even if they lose there, the Steelers will remain strong contenders for a wild-card spot.

Their play in the past two games, along with the annual high expectations, understandably has not surrounded the Steelers with much fanfare today.

"You lose one game in Pittsburgh and the sky is falling, it's just part of the culture," safety Ryan Clark said. "It's part of winning six Super Bowls, it's part of being 12-4 three of last four years. We're a spoiled bunch and overall we've become entitled. But you can't be entitled, you can't walk into places and just think because you're the Pittsburgh Steelers you're going to win.


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maybe Steelerburgh stills gets a playoff game.

If Ben is healthy enough to play the rest of the way we WILL make the playoffs

I would love to see it but not so sure it will happen. We have a team that could take us deep into the playoffs but with all the injuries I don't think so.