The Pittsburgh Steelers (10-4) clinched a playoff spot last week despite losing at home to the New York Jets and hope to move a step closer to winning the AFC North when they host the Carolina Panthers (2-12) on Thursday Night Football. The Steelers (-13.5) are tied for Baltimore atop the division but would win the tiebreaker based on a better divisional record than the Ravens at this point. Of course that could change since both teams still play Cleveland on the road.
Pittsburgh saw its four-game losing streak end on Sunday with a 22-17 loss to the Jets, which is the team’s second straight setback at home to a team with a winning record. The Steelers had allowed progressively less points in their previous three games but did not have safety Troy Polamalu on the field due to an Achilles’ injury. Polamalu could miss the rest of the regular season and has been one of the best defensive players in the NFL this season.
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