NFL power rankings, playoff edition: Kicking off the Wild Card round

NFL power rankings to kick off the Wild Card round of the playoffs

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 31: JuJu Smith-Schuster #19 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs upfield for a 96 yard kickoff return touchdown in the third quarter during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field on December 31, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

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PITTSBURGH, PA – DECEMBER 31: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on from the sidelines in the first half during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field on December 31, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /

Previous: . Pittsburgh Steelers. 3. team. 55. . W, 28-24 vs. Browns

The Steelers B-team managed to hold off a late effort from the Browns, which doesn’t tell us much about what Pittsburgh has going for it heading into the postseason.

Instead, we’re awaiting a healthy return of wide receiver Antonio Brown (calf), who missed the past few weeks. He’ll be a welcomed addition for quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, along with rookie wideout JuJu Smith-Schuster, who has come on as of late.

Pair that with a ready-to-go Le’Veon Bell, and Pittsburgh’s offense is scary.

There remain some question marks on defense, particularly with linebacker Ryan Shazier’s absence, as he recovers from his horrible back injury. But if the offense can make up for the deficiencies, we should see Pittsburgh in the AFC Championship game.