It’s probably been a little while but the Pittsburgh Steelers are back in the NFL’s Top 20 of the latest power rankings, ranking 19th in Sports Illustrated’s latest list. And though being #19 isn’t the goal this time of year, it is progress as the Steelers saw their playoff hopes tick up a bit over the weekend. So did their spot in the rankings, up from 23rd a week ago.
Author Vinnie Iyer slated Pittsburgh 19th, writing:
“Counting out Rodgers is much like counting out Mike Tomlin. They both have their Super Bowl rings for a reason as great competitors who dig deep to make the most of what they have.