The Pittsburgh Steelers got just what they wanted for Christmas.
The Bengals.
The Steelers did what they had to do to make the playoffs. They beat the Browns 28-12 at Cleveland Sunday and got the help they needed in Buffalo when the Bills beat the Jets 22-17.
Bills cornerback Mario Butler – the anti-Ryan Succop – flew in like a superhero to break up what probably would have been a game-winning touchdown pass to Kenbrell Thompkins with 24 seconds left.
Now the sixth-seeded Steelers (10-6) are right back where they were at this time last year.