Are the Steelers buying their own “clean slate” in the playoffs talk?
It’s almost impossible to go into the playoffs with a four-game losing streak, but the Steelers are the third team to manage it. The reason for its difficulty is simple: good teams rarely lose four games in a row. And playoffs spots are often decided late in the season, so a four-game losing streak usually means you lose your spot.
The Steelers, however, managed to go 10-3 before entering the playoffs on a 0-4 skid. Of course, they played some of the best teams, particularly some of the best offenses, in the NFL.