Here’s how the Pittsburgh Steelers can win the AFC North

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin (hc) during pregame. Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns on Dec. 8, 2024. Kylee Surike | Special to PennLiveKylee Surike

The Pittsburgh Steelers are on the brink of clinching an AFC North division title. They can not do it next week, even with a win against the Philadelphia Eagles, but the path is easy for the Steelers. They have set themselves up for their December 21 clash with the Baltimore Ravens to be the deciding game in the division.

So, how do the Steelers win the division? At this point, they have to win in Baltimore in two weeks. If they win that game, the AFC North will be wrapped up, and the Steelers will have clinched the division and a playoff berth.

It is easier said than done. Even though the Steelers have dominated the series in recent seasons, the Ravens are a formidable team, and going on the road in the division remains hard. Just ask the Steelers what happened in Cleveland to prove how hard it is to head on the road and defeat divisional opponents.

Either way, the Steelers do not have to look at anything mystical or ask for help to win the division. As long as they win, their goals will be met, and that sets up that matchup to be one of the biggest Steelers-Ravens games in recent memory.

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