The Steelers have joined the Falcons as teams to clinch playoff berths in Week 15. To prove the complexity of the tie-breaking system associated with the NFL playoffs, the Steelers became the third team to clinch a playoff spot (joining the Patriots and Falcons) Sunday despite a 22-17 home loss to the Jets. The official explanation is that the Steelers clinched based on strength of victory tie-breakers over certain other teams. If the Steelers win out against the Panthers (2-12) and Browns (5-9), they would win the AFC North based on a better division record than the Ravens. In that scenario, the Steelers would be the AFC’s No. 2 seed. Source: NFL.com
There was something about the game I didn't like. I thought Santonio might contribute a little more, but the Steelers D did a nice job of keeping him in check... Important thing is they locked up a playoff spot with the loss and now have to beat the Panthers and Browns to win the division...
