The odds of the Pittsburgh Steelers making the playoffs are sky-high. If they don’t, something has gone terribly wrong over the final five weeks. But Pittsburgh can’t officially punch their ticket this weekend, even if they get revenge and beat the Cleveland Browns.
For Week 14, there’s no scenario where the Steelers can clinch a playoff spot. Because the 6-7 Indianapolis Colts are on their bye week and can’t lose, there’s no path for Pittsburgh to lock up their postseason spot. Still, they could use help if teams like the Miami Dolphins fall to the New York Jets, helping dominoes fall and set up a Week 15 clinching scenario for the Steelers against the Philadelphia Eagles.