The Steelers are leading the AFC North, but don’t look at the standings and assume Vegas is buying it. NFL Next Gen Stats gives Pittsburgh just a 39% chance to make the playoffs. Ouch.
The wild-card picture is stacked, and the Ravens are storming up the standings. Baltimore might be 10th in the AFC, but they carry a 77% chance of reaching the postseason, showing how tough the road ahead really is for Pittsburgh.
The Steelers’ path is clear, though: win out and nobody can stop them. They control their destiny — but it won’t be easy. Pittsburgh still faces a challenging schedule — the NFL’s 13th-hardest, according to Tankathon — including three games against winning teams and three more divisional battles. Every matchup counts, and for the Steelers, it’s shaping up to be a true division-or-bust season.
Fans should buckle up: Pittsburgh is the underdog with the division lead, and every win from here on out could turn doubt into glory.