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Steelers Make NFL Playoffs: What You Need To Know
The Steelers reached the NFL playoffs on Sunday, but a significant challenge for the team awaits. Get the details here.
PITTSBURGH, PA — An upset win by the Tennessee Titans Sunday secured a spot in the playoffs for the Steelers. After the Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday, the Titans eliminated the Jacksonville Jaguars, 28-20.
Next up for the Steelers: the Buffalo Bills, who defeated the Miami Dolphins yesterday to win the AFC East and clinch the number two position in the AFC playoffs.
The Steelers' task will not be easy.DraftKings.com had them listed as 9.5 point underdogs to the Bills on Monday morning.
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"The Bills are heavy, heavy favorites at home in this match-up.," the DraftKings website stated.
"Buffalo has won five in a row and the defense has been dominant over that stretch. The Bills did a good job limiting the Dolphins offense in a 21-14 win to clinch the AFC East title and two-seed."
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A further issue for the Steelers is that superstar linebacker T.J. Watt might not be available after suffering a knee injury on Saturday.
The Steelers-Bills game will be at 1 p.m. on Sunday and broadcast on CBS.
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