NFL playoff picture: How the Steelers can clinch a playoff berth in Week 15

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The Pittsburgh Steelers enter Week 15 with a 10-3 record (6-1 with Russell Wilson under center) and their playoff chances look like a lock as NFL Next Gen Stats ranks them with a >99% chance to make it postseason in the 2024-25 NFL season.

Pittsburgh has an opportunity to maintain its two-game lead in the AFC North with a win today, one step closer to controlling their own divisional destiny against the Baltimore Ravens… but that’s not all at stake this week, with an opportunity to officially clinch a playoff spot in Week 15.

Fortunately, the team has some flexibility as the Steelers have two paths to a playoff spot in Week 15.

How the Steelers can make the playoffs in Week 15

Since the Dolphins lost in Week 15, that means the Steelers would clinch a playoff spot (even with a loss) in Week 15 with a Colts loss or tie.

AFC playoff picture

  1. Kansas City Chiefs (13-1) — Clinched
  2. Buffalo Bills (10-3) — Clinched
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-3)
  4. Houston Texas (9-5)
  5. Baltimore Ravens (9-5)
  6. Los Angeles Chargers (8-5)
  7. Denver Broncos (8-5)

In the hunt: Indianapolis Colts (6-7), Miami Dolphins (6-8), Cincinnati Bengals (6-8)

Sore Sports Betting DimeThe Steelers had +198 odds to make the postseason at the season kickoff. Now the Steelers are in position for the no. The 3 seed with no. 2 seed solidly in play given their even record with the Bills.