Pittsburgh Steelers Path to the Playoffs - The Steelers Ravens Race

AFC North Whiparound: Will Ravens-Steelers in Week 18 decide the division?

Each week during the regular season and occasionally during the offseason, our AFC North writers tackle the pressing questions and biggest storylines around the division. This week, we welcome Jason Lloyd into the mix as we discuss the home stretch…

Buckle Up — Because The Steelers Have a Roller Coaster Ride Ahead

PITTSBURGH STEELERS TIGHT END DARNELL WASHINGTON | PHOTO BY TAYLOR OLLASON/PITTSBURGH STEELERS In the wake of a disheartening away loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in October, Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers maintained he wasn’t going to “ride the roller coaster” — and insisted head coach Mike Tomlin wasn’t about to, either. It seemed like good advice at the time. And yet, here we are. It’s just days before Christmas, and Kennywood is still ope…

Pittsburgh Steelers Path to the Playoffs - The Steelers Ravens Race

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a couple of different ways they can make the 2026 NFL Playoffs. While this team consistently makes the playoffs, the Steelers haven’t won the AFC North since 2020. Interestingly enough, no team has won the AFC North three years in a row, and if the Baltimore Ravens win, they will break that streak. Let’s take a look at the different ways the AFC North can playout, and the Steelers and Ravens race for the playoffs. Pi…