The NFL's wild card weekend is over, and most of the final eight teams were expected to be in the mix at this time of the year.
Despite the strong finish to the season, the Steelers were never expected to be in this mix, which is why it's not surprising that they sat at home during the first round of the playoffs.
So, how can the Steelers build off of the 7-2 finish to the 2022 season and start competing with the class of the AFC? While the Jaguars benefited from playing in a much weaker division, the Chiefs, Bills and Bengals are all clearly ahead of the Steelers.