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Steelers’ Week 18 Decider With Ravens Puts Mike Tomlin’s Future Under the Microscope

Ownership is expected to wait until the offseason to address a March contract option on the coach.

Overview

  • Pittsburgh fell 13-6 to the Browns in Week 17, missing a chance to clinch the AFC North at home.
  • The Ravens visit Acrisure Stadium in a winner-take-all finale for the division title, with the loser eliminated from the playoffs.
  • Commentary across outlets argues Tomlin should be coaching for his job after a conservative game plan and a pattern of late-season stumbles.
  • Key availability questions hang over the matchup, with T.J. Watt described as a long shot, Lamar Jackson uncertain, and DK Metcalf suspended.
  • The franchise’s stability under Tomlin includes no losing seasons but no playoff wins since 2016, and reporting points to no in-season move before the March option deadline.