Steelers Playoff Scenarios

Here is the long and short of what the Steelers need in week 17 to get either the #5 or #6 Wild Card seeds in the AFC. Regardless, the Steelers MUST beat the Miami Dolphins or all bets are off. Sad thing is, if the Texans would have lost today and the Colts hadn't pulled all their starters against the Jets, the Steelers would be in control of their own destiny. I also enjoyed NFL.com's comment: "Defending champs not going away without a fight. Hell currently being unleashed." Heh.

Let's recap:

FOR THE STEELERS TO GET THE 5TH SEED

1) Steelers must win versus Dolphins

2) Texans must lose or tie versus Patriots

3) Jets must lose to or tie Bengals

4) Ravens must lose to or tie Raiders

AFC Seeding Results:

5th seed: Steelers 9-7

FOR THE STEELERS TO GET THE 6TH SEED:

1) Steelers must win versus Dolphins

2) Texans must lose to or tie Patriots

3) Jets must lose to or tie Bengals

AFC Seeding Results:

6th seed: Steelers 9-7

OR

1) Steelers must win versus Dolphins

2) Texans must lose to or tie Patriots

3) Ravens must lose to or tie Raiders

AFC Seeding Results:

6th seed: Steelers 9-7

OR

1) Steelers must win versus Dolphins

2) Ravens must lose to or tie Raiders

3) Broncos must lose to or tie Chiefs

4) Jets must lose to or tie Bengals

AFC Seeding Results:

6th seed: Steelers 9-7