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Week 17: Steelers’ Path to AFC North Title, Major Inactives, and Myles Garrett’s Record Chase

Late-week injury decisions reshape playoff paths, draft stakes.

Overview

  • Pittsburgh can clinch the division before its game if Baltimore loses at Green Bay on Saturday, and Mike Tomlin has suggested that outcome could influence Sunday personnel.
  • The Steelers remain without T.J. Watt following lung surgery and downgraded starting left guard Isaac Seumalo to out with a triceps injury.
  • Green Bay ruled quarterback Jordan Love out with a concussion, with Malik Willis expected to start against the Ravens.
  • Las Vegas told Maxx Crosby he will not play against the Giants because of a knee issue, a move that affects both the matchup and the race for the No. 1 draft pick.
  • Cleveland is eliminated from playoff contention as Myles Garrett enters Sunday at 22.0 sacks, one shy of the single-season record, with the Browns’ results set to influence their 2026 draft position.