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NFL power rankings, Week 11: 32 teams’ playoff picture outlook

By Peter Panacy

CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 10: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens waves at the crowd after the NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on November 10, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Bryan Woolston/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 10: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens waves at the crowd after the NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on November 10, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Bryan Woolston/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – NOVEMBER 10: T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts in the second half against the Los Angeles Rams on November 10, 2019 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – NOVEMBER 10: T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts in the second half against the Los Angeles Rams on November 10, 2019 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

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W, 17-12 vs. Rams

After such a rocky and tumultuous start to the season, the Steelers now find themselves winners of four games in a row and back above the .500 mark.

The Steelers held on in what could have been considered a must-win game over the Rams, although the score makes the contest seem much closer than it actually was. Pittsburgh dominated the action.

In the bigger picture, it’s not likely the Steelers catch the raging-hot Ravens. But the win propelled them closer to an AFC Wild Card spot, where they have an equal record with the Raiders.

There’s a winnable schedule ahead of Pittsburgh, too, with two games against the Browns, one against the Bengals, along with games against the Cardinals and Jets.

Is it crazy to think the Steelers could realistically make the postseason? Because there’s a good chance they do.