As of now, the Pittsburgh Steelers are still at the top of the AFC North. Despite losing three straight games, Pittsburgh holds onto a slim lead over the Cleveland Browns that could quickly evaporate.
In fact, due to recent and pending games, the final week of the regular season could have huge playoff implications. Next week the Steelers take on the 10-4 Indianapolis Colts and there’s really no evidence to say the Colts won’t beat the Steelers.
In the meantime, the 10-4 Browns take on the 1-13 New York Jets. The Browns are playing great football right now and given the stakes will bring their best against the lowly Jets.
This means the scenario if the Steelers lose and the Jets win is their Week 17 showdown in Cleveland would be for the AFC North crown.
Who would have thought a team just three weeks ago who was undefeated and making a case to go 16-0 now might have to win a road game against the Browns to beat them out for a conference title?
