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NFL 2026 · AFC North

Can the Pittsburgh Steelers still make the playoffs?

6-21 in NorthAFC seed 39 games left

Next gameBye week (Week 9) · Mon, 11/16 10:20 KST · @ Cincinnati Bengals

Pittsburgh Steelers clinch with 9 more wins on their own, even if every rival wins out.

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Magic

9

Tragic

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Division magic

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Cannot win the division on their own

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AFC North

TeamRecordPctMagic
Pittsburgh Steelers6-2.7509
Cincinnati Bengals5-2.71410
Cleveland Browns5-3.625-
Baltimore Ravens4-4.500-

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Frequently asked questions

Can Pittsburgh Steelers make the playoffs?

Pittsburgh Steelers clinch with 9 more wins on their own, even if every rival wins out.

How is the magic number computed?

Assume every rival wins all remaining games; the magic number is the minimum wins that still guarantee a berth. Ties count against the team, so it can show later than official.

Does seventh in the conference mean a playoff place?

No. Division winners are seeded regardless of record, so a team with a better record can still miss out on a wild card.

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Data: licensed data from BALLDONTLIE, tallied by us. Standings and scenarios are our own calculations and may differ from official releases.