The Pittsburgh Steelers were winners over the Seattle Seahawks in Week 17, and the win moved their record to 9-7 on the season. Not only did they win their 9th win of the season, but they kept their playoff hopes alive for another week, but they don’t control their own destiny.

For the Steelers to get into the playoffs, here is what needs to happen.

• Steelers beat the Ravens
• Buffalo Bills or Jacksonville Jaguars lose

Since the Steelers didn't get the required help in the early games, they'll need to win final two and hope either Buffalo or Jacksonville loses next week if they are to get the No. 7 seed.

— Joe Rutter (@tribjoerutter) December 31, 2023

For those wondering, here is who those teams play in Week 18:

• Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans
• Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins

As for the Steelers game in Baltimore, the Ravens locked up everything they could in Week 17 by beating the Miami Dolphins at home. They won the AFC North, and locked up the No. 1 seed in the AFC. The question will be if, or how many, of their starters they will play in the regular season finale which is all but meaningless for Baltimore.

UPDATE:

There are other ways the Steelers can get the No. 7 seed:

No. PIT gets 7 seed with:
⁰     1) PIT win + IND-HOU tie
2) PIT win + BUF loss
3) PIT win + JAX loss/tie
4) PIT tie + IND-HOU do not tie + JAX loss
5) (even w PIT loss) IND- HOU do not tie + JAX loss + DEN win https://t.co/JELr4jmdPi

— Joe Ferreira (@JoeNFL) January 1, 2024

Be sure to stay tuned to SCN for the latest news and notes surrounding the Steelers as they prepare for the Ravens in Week 18.