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Steelers show vulnerability, head to big test at Buffalo

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) tries to get past Tennessee Titans defenders Derick Roberson (50) and Amani Hooker (37) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Now that an undefeated season is gone, the Pittsburgh Steelers almost seem vulnerable. Losing at home to an NFC East team will give you that look.

The Steelers (11-1) suddenly see the vise closing in the race for the AFC's top seed and only playoff bye. They are tied with Kansas City, though Pittsburgh owns the tiebreaker for now.