A home-hosted meaningful matchup against division rivals Cincinnati Bengals while already holding a golden ticket to Willie Wonka’s Chocolate Factory?
What’s with the long faces, Steelers Nation?
With a win against the 8-8 Bengals, Pittsburgh will enter the playoffs with an 11-6 record and carrying at least a few puffs of wind in their sails.
Heck. If the Cleveland Browns do what they’ve already done this season and defeat the Baltimore Ravens, the Steelers will be the AFC North Champions and start the playoffs hosting a guest in the Steel City.
This means there is at least a reasonable chance today will provide the Steelers with an exquisitely wonderful kickoff to 2025.