even then ---   there are two games left

the next two weekends should be a lot of fun. We have at least one wild card spot in each conference wide open to a handful of teams and at least one division in each conference wide open to three teams.

If the Ravens with the #5 QB in the NFL (LOL) lose tonight those Swamp Sucking Steelers could win the Division and the number 1 seed? That damn lucky Hardy.

Both Houston and the Ravens had total control but after related goose eggs, they don't have control anymore.

Steelers lose tie breaker to Ravens if records are tied, so they need a better record.

-- Modified on 12/18/2011 2:48:03 PM

Tonights game at San Fran. will be extremely difficult to win. No James Harrison, prob. no Pouncey, a QB, who if he plays will be greatly hobbled, all combined with the fact of having to fly across the country to play against a good opponent who desparately wants to make a statement out of this game, are all legitimate concerns for the Black/Gold.

Obviously, Ben is the whole key. Tough to predict Charlie Batch (who hasn't played significant minutes since he filled in for Ben, week's 2-4 last year) producing at a high level. But, if nothing else, the Steelers are resilient, so they usually find ways to win. Hopefully the trend continues!!

So yes, if the Steelers win out and finish 13-3, they would be the # 1 seed, based on the fact they beat New England head to head.

I'm a bandwagoner, I'll admit it, he's already returned 4 kicks for TDs this season and yesterday the Browns kicker in OT no less, punted to him. 32 yard return and the Cards were set up for another field goal win in OT.  7-7 and still with an outside chance of making the playoffs.