The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 15 win over the New England Patriots was huge for many reasons. One of those reasons was it kept Pittsburgh’s slim half-game lead in the AFC North in tact. Another reason the win over the Patriots was huge was how it made the team’s clinching scenario for the AFC North simple — at least on paper.
If the Steelers are able to beat the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans in Week 16, and the Baltimore Ravens lose to the Los Angeles Chargers, the Steelers would become the first team since realignment to win the AFC North three times in a row.