Pittsburgh Steelers Clinch AFC Playoffs Spot, Await Sunday Night Game Outcome for Seeding

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07/01/2024 23h03

The Pittsburgh Steelers have secured a spot in the AFC playoffs following their 17-10 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday. The win marked their third consecutive victory and brought their overall record to 10-7. However, the Steelers' playoff seeding will be determined by the outcome of the Sunday night game between the Buffalo Bills and the Miami Dolphins.

With the Tennessee Titans' surprise victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars earlier on Sunday, the Steelers were guaranteed a wild-card berth. Now, their destination for the opening round of the playoffs hinges on the Buffalo-Miami matchup.

If the Buffalo Bills emerge victorious, the Steelers will secure the No. 7 seed and face the No. 2-seeded Bills in their playoff game. On the other hand, a win for the Miami Dolphins would grant the Steelers the No. 6 seed and set up a playoff clash with the No. 3-seeded Kansas City Chiefs. In the unlikely event of a tie, the Steelers would travel to Miami as the No. 7 seed.

The Steelers have had mixed success in past playoff encounters with both the Bills and the Chiefs. Against the Bills, Pittsburgh holds a 2-1 record in playoff games, with wins in 1974 (32-14) and 1995 (40-21), and a lone loss in 1992 (24-3). However, the Steelers have never played a playoff game in Buffalo.

In their three playoff meetings with the Chiefs, all held at Arrowhead Stadium, the Steelers have a 1-2 record. They suffered a 27-24 overtime defeat in 1993, secured an 18-16 victory in the 2016 divisional round, and were eliminated with a 42-21 loss in the 2021 wild-card round.

As the Steelers gear up for their playoff campaign, they will be seeking to erase the disappointment of their playoff drought since the 2016 season. Despite their recent struggles, the team remains determined to make a strong postseason run and showcase their championship potential.

The upcoming Sunday night game between the Bills and the Dolphins will be crucial for the Steelers' playoff positioning. Pittsburgh fans eagerly await the outcome, knowing that it will determine where their team's journey in the AFC playoffs will begin.

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