Current AFC playoff standings after Week 16

With two weeks left to play, there are still 12 teams in playoff contention including the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers road to the playoffs isn’t easy but it is doable. Here is a look at the AFC playoffs standings after Week 16.

1 - Baltimore Ravens (12-3)

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 08: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens attempts a pass during the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on October 08, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

2 - Miami Dolphins (11-4)

Oct 23, 2022; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) runs with the football during the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

3 - Kansas City Chiefs (9-6)

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) chases Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

4 - Jacksonville Jaguars (8-7)

Oct 29, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) throws a touchdown pass while under pressure from Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports

5 - Cleveland Browns (10-5)

Sep 18, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi (99) sacks Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watcon (4) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports

6 - Buffalo Bills (9-6)

Aug 19, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) shake hands after their game at Acrisure Stadium. Pittsburgh won 27-15. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

7 - Indianapolis Colts (8-7)

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew II (10) scrambles with the ball as Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) gives chase Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

In the hunt

CINCINNATI, OHIO – NOVEMBER 26: Kenny Pickett #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs with the ball during the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

8 – Houston Texans (8-7)

9 – Pittsburgh Steelers (8-7)

10 – Cincinnati Bengals (8-7)

11 – Las Vegas Raiders (7-8)

12 – Denver Broncos (7-8)