The erratic Steelers blew a chance to clinch the AFC North in Cleveland. Week 18 could go either way
December 29, 2025
The Pittsburgh Steelers will have to regroup after missing out on a golden chance to clinch the AFC North. The Steelers sputtered for long stretches in a 13-6 loss to last-place Cleveland as the offense struggled without suspended star receiver DK Metcalf. Pittsburgh can still reach the playoffs for the fifth time in six years by beating Baltimore in Week 18, but the Steelers’ confidence could be shaky after leaving the door open for the Ravens. Pittsburgh could have outside linebacker T.J. Watt available after he missed the last three weeks while recovering from surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung.