Steelers playoff chances got a whole lot better after today...

**Sir Blitzelot** · 11-21-2011, 04:36 PM

Yeah, I'm still looking to win the division and get that #2 seed. The Ravens have three tough games still remaining: SF, @SD and @CIN.

**LatrobePA** · 11-21-2011, 04:39 PM

We need to beat KC...

**Goodfrom55** · 11-21-2011, 04:53 PM

As long as the Steelers keep winning and avoid the "return from bye week" lull that most teams have experienced this year, I don't see the Steelers losing another regular season game. They will battle SF and Cincy, but they'll get the job done. Dalton looks like he is hitting the rookie wall and Alex Smith is due for a late season meltdown. Not to mention, the '9ers will likely locked up the #2 seed by then and might "rest" some people. Never know - could happen.

**LarryNJ** · 11-21-2011, 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by LatrobePA

We need to beat KC...

I was at the nightmare in Arrowhead 2 years ago.

It would be the biggest epic fail ever if we didn't make the playoffs. We had 98% probability of making the playoffs going into this past weekend.

**Goodfrom55** · 11-21-2011, 05:04 PM

As long as the Steelers don't underestimate the CHiefs, there is no way they lose. Only way they lose is if they look past them to Cincy and have a turnover fest.

**steelspikes** · 11-21-2011, 05:51 PM

Ravens play @ Cincy final week of the season in what could be pivotal game deciding if Steelers are to win the Division. Ravens have a great record at home, but on the road have been inconsistent. A loss this T-giving to 49rs would set up Steelers nicely for the home stretch. But since game is in Balt., Raven loss there is unlikely. Since Chargers are fading fast, that plays against the Steelers, since Ravens play them. Only plus is that the game is in SD. However it plays out, Steelers may well need to win out to have a good chance of winning the Division and securing home field, which is where we want to be in January.

**Troyisabeast_43** · 11-21-2011, 08:01 PM

Originally Posted by steelspikes

Ravens play @ Cincy final week of the season in what could be pivotal game deciding if Steelers are to win the Division. Ravens have a great record at home, but on the road have been inconsistent. A loss this T-giving to 49rs would set up Steelers nicely for the home stretch. But since game is in Balt., Raven loss there is unlikely. Since Chargers are fading fast, that plays against the Steelers, since Ravens play them. Only plus is that the game is in SD. However it plays out, Steelers may well need to win out to have a good chance of winning the Division and securing home field, which is where we want to be in January.

I wouldnt count that Chargers game with the Ravens on December 18th being totally meaningless for the Chargers just yet. The Chargers the next 3 weeks play the Broncos at home,play at Jacksonville,and play the Bills at home before hosting the Ravens a week later. I am going to predict that the Chargers will win the next 3 games and be 7-6 going into that Ravens game and still fighting for the division in that game. It will not be a pushover by any stretch for the Ravens.

**Black@Gold Forever32** · 11-21-2011, 08:44 PM

49ers are going to smack those punks in the mouth Thursday night......The 49ers D will shut down the Ravens offense......

**BlitzburghRockCity** · 11-22-2011, 11:50 AM

I think the Chargers are going to get on a little run as well and keep things interesting in the AFC. It's important for the Steelers to get this win in KC as a potential tie breaker scenario later in the year, just in case.