Kenny Pickett looks to do what many Steelers fans thought was impossible just weeks ago, and that’s lead Pittsburgh to the playoffs.
Let’s take a closer look at how the Steelers can earn their way into the AFC playoffs.
How The Pittsburgh Steelers Can Make The Playoffs
- Path One: Steelers WIN vs. Browns + Dolphins LOSS vs. Jets + Patriots LOSS @ Bills
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns Breakdown
If you want a more statistical breakdown of the Steelers’ week 18 showdown with the Cleveland Browns, ESPN’s Stat Index has you covered and according to the index, the Steelers are the ever-so-slight favorites to keep their slim playoff hopes alive on Sunday afternoon.
- Chances to win: Pittsburgh (53.4%), Cleveland (46.0%), Tie (0.6%)
- Points Spread: Pittsburgh (-2.5)
- Moneyline: Pittsburgh (-130), Cleveland (+130)
- Over/Under: 40
Following a 1-4 start to their 2022-23 campaign, the Pittsburgh Steelers turned the keys to their franchise over to rookie signal caller, 2022 first-round selection, Kenny Pickett. Despite Pickett dealing with a couple of injuries, which caused veteran journeyman, Mitchell Trubisky to be thrust back under center for the Steelers, Pickett has compiled a 5-2 record as a starter, giving the Steelers some hope when it comes to making the playoffs, this year, but especially with an eye toward the future.
Regardless of what happens on Sunday afternoon, the future is bright in Pittsburgh, and with a full off-season as the undisputed starter, Kenny Pickett could be just what the doctor ordered for the Steelers organization and fans alike following the retirement of future NFL Hall of Famer, Ben Roethlisberger, following last season.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns Game Information
- Matchup: Pittsburgh Steelers (8-8, 3rd in AFC North) vs. Cleveland Browns (7-9, 4th in AFC North)
- When: Sunday, January 8, 2022
- Time: 1:00 p.m. EDT/12:00 p.m. CDT
- Where: Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- How To Watch: CBS
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