How Can Steelers Clinch a Playoff Spot in Week 15?

Entering Week 15 of the 2024 NFL season, only four spots in the 14-team playoff field have been accounted for. That total could double this weekend, as four more teams can clinch a spot: the 11-2 Minnesota Vikings and 9-4 Green Bay Packers in the NFC, along with the 8-5 Houston Texans and 10-3 Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC.

In addition, there’s another division-clinching scenario in play, as the streaking 11-2 Philadelphia Eagles can sew up the NFC East.

Pittsburgh Steelers’ Playoff-Clinching Scenarios in Week 15

The Steelers lead the rival Baltimore Ravens by two games in the AFC North, so a formal division-clinching scenario won’t be on the table for at least another week. However, Pittsburgh can clinch its fourth playoff berth in the last six seasons in Week 15.

PFN’s model gives the Steelers a 95.4% chance of making the playoffs, a 66.1% chance of winning the AFC North, a 4.2% chance of earning the No. 1 seed, and a 5.8% chance of winning the Super Bowl.

Here’s how Pittsburgh can clinch a playoff spot in Week 15:

• PIT win/tie OR
• IND loss/tie + MIA loss/tie

The Steelers visit the NFC East-leading Eagles, who are 11-2 and in the midst of a nine-game win streak.