Steelers playoff fate hangs in balance as final regular season game approaches

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Steelers playoff fate hangs in balance as final regular season game approaches
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The Pittsburgh Steelers face the Cincinnati Bengals in their final regular season game, with their playoff opponent still uncertain. A win could secure a top-three seed, while a loss could lead to a sixth seed and a trip to Baltimore. The Steelers' playoff destiny rests on a combination of their own performance and the results of other games.

Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott looks on after a Kansas City Chiefs touchdown during an NFL football game, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Pittsburgh. will play their final regular season game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday, ending an up-and-down 18-week season. However, they still do not know their playoff opponent, and it could be one of three teams, depending on how Saturday plays out.With a win, the Steelers eliminate the Ravens as a possible opponent.

For a trip to Houston, the Steelers have to beat the Bengals. On top of that, the Ravens would have to beat the Cleveland Browns and clinch the AFC North. In that scenario, the Steelers will secure the fifth seed. The other way the Steelers can get this, even with a loss, is if the Chargers lose to the Raiders.

Lastly, the Steelers would need to beat the Bengals, and the Ravens would have to lose to the Browns for the Steelers to land the third seed and have a game against the Chargers. If that happens, that game will be played at Acrisure Stadium. All in all, the Steelers could be the third, fifth, or sixth seed in the playoffs with three varying opponents. All of that will become much clearer, and by the end of Saturday, the Steelers could know their opponent for next week’s playoff clash., where our team of sports betting experts has reviewed the experience, payout speed, parlay options and quality of odds for multiple sportsbooks.

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