Heading into Week 17, there were still many different directions the 2023 season could go for the Pittsburgh Steelers. While there is still much to be determined, including their ultimate playoff fate, we do know a few things. We know they are still alive heading into the finale. We know they will have a winning season.
And we know they will not finish last in the division, continuing a streak that stretches for decades—for whatever it might be worth to you. They have never finished in last place in the AFC North, which was created in 2002. Previously part of the defunct AFC Central, the last time they finished at the bottom of the divisional standings was in 1989.