Defeating the Baltimore Ravens 23-20, the Steelers playoff hopes, although on life support, are still alive. They donÆt control their own destiny and will need help from others this weekend.
Although chances are slim to none for the Steelers, this is not the first time they have found themselves with their backs up against the wall for a spot in the playoffs. Stranger things have happened for this team.
To get a wild card berth, the Steelers will need to win their final game against the Miami Dolphins (7-8) . A win over the Dolphins would at least earn Coach Tomlin his third consecutive winning season in Pittsburgh. á
In addition to the win over Miami, the Steelers must depend on losses from the Houston Texans, New York Jets, Baltimore Ravens and/or the Denver Broncos.
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A Faint Heartbeat Keeps the Steelers’ Playoff Hopes Alive
Posted: 30th December 2009 by Vicki Farries in NFLComments Off on A Faint Heartbeat Keeps the Steelers’ Playoff Hopes Alive