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How The Steelers Can Make The Playoffs
(Via @Jason Witt) This is as simple as it gets for understanding the Pittsburgh Steelers’ hopes of getting into the playoffs.
Nearly every team that needed to lose this week did lose. No one was giving the Steelers a shot even a few days ago.
However, it turns out that after this weeks games the Steelers have a very good shot of making the playoffs now.
Here is what needs to happen…
#1 Of course the Steelers need to win their next two games which is probably their biggest obstacle.
#2 The New York Jets (7-7) need to lose 1 of their next 2 games.
The Jets play Indianapolis @ Indianapolis next week. Indianapolis is playing for an undefeated season and at home, their chances of winning seem really good.
#3 The Jacksonville Jaguars (7-7) need to lose 1 of their next 2 games.
The Jacksonville Jaguars play New England @ New England next week. New England is playing for their chance at winning the division and playing at home. Their chance of winning this game also seems high and likely.
#4 and finally…
Baltimore (8-6) has to lose to the Oakland Raiders in their final week. Oakland has beaten Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, and most recently Denver this season and has a knack at knocking off good teams…especially in the AFC North.
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The Denver Broncos (8-6) need to lose 1 of their next 2 games.
The Denver Broncos play Philadelphia @ Philadelphia next week. Philadelphia is in a battle with Dallas in an attempt to win their division and again, they are playing at home.
It is very likely if the Steelers can win out they will make it into the playoffs. In fact, it’s likely the Jets, the Jaguars, and the Broncos will all lose next week in my opinion. Meaning, come the final week, the Steelers will only need to win to get in.
What a turn around of events! No one thought it was even possible, let alone likely.
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*Photo By arvindgrover
