The Pittsburgh Steelers had a golden opportunity to extend a winning streak to six games, their longest since 2020. The Steelers started that season 11-0, so it was virtually impossible to do better, but six games in a row isn’t bad.
While five wins in a row is not too shabby, either, the loss that snapped that streak potentially has big implications. The Steelers, for starters, relinquished control over their fate for the AFC playoffs No. 1 seed. Now at three losses, they need help from the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills. And now they have the Baltimore Ravens breathing down their neck, knowing a rematch awaits in Week 18.