What the Steelers Need to Make the 2022 NFL Playoffs
Following the huge Week 17 win over the Cleveland Browns, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ chances of making the playoffs is still alive and well. What could be Ben Roethlisberger’s final season as in the NFL could still be extended up to the postseason, but only if a number of particular results from the other games involving the other remaining AFC playoff hopefuls tip in the Steelers’ favor this weekend.
Nitrobetting is ready to equip its bettors with all the latest previews and NFL betting odds for Week 18 of the 2021 NFL season. This time, let’s examine what the Pittsburgh Steelers need to make the 2022 NFL Playoffs. Learn more about the Steelers’ odds of making the postseason, as well as the actual NFL betting odds and added insights for their pivotal Week 18 matchup against long-time division rivals the Baltimore Ravens.
Pittsburgh Steelers 2022 NFL Playoffs Chances
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Pittsburgh’s Chances to Make the Playoffs
The Steelers had a slim 2.5% chance to make the playoffs entering their Week 17 clash against the Browns. After that win, though, Pittsburgh’s odds improved to 8%, which is much better odds than that of their final opponent in Week 18 in the Ravens at just 3.5%.
As of this writing, the Steelers are (+5) underdogs to win their crucial road matchup against the Ravens. Given that Ben Roethlisberger could very well be calling it a career after this season, coupled with a Baltimore team that’s on a five-game skid, there are plenty of reasons to believe that Big Ben has what it takes to secure one last NFL victory before officially hanging up his cleats.
Roethlisberger’s presumed swan song doesn’t need to have the two-time Super Bowl winner turn back the clock and put up gaudy numbers through the air. Pittsburgh won its game against the Browns this past week in large part due to the stellar effort from rookie Running back Najee Harris, who broke Franco Harris’ franchise record for most yards by a Steelers rookie running back with his 188 rushing yards and one rushing TD on 28 carries.
What the Steelers Need to Happen
Apart from winning their Week 18 game against the Ravens, here’s what the Steelers also need to happen in order to make the playoffs:
- A Jacksonville Jaguars win over the Indianapolis Colts
- The Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders game doesn’t end in a tie
The biggest concern for the Steelers that’s beyond their limits is Jacksonville pulling off an upset over Indianapolis. The Colts control their playoff destiny needing only a victory over the lowly Jacksonville, whereas the Jags would gladly take another loss to guarantee themselves the first-overall pick at the 2022 NFL Draft by having the worst record in the league at season’s end.
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