This weekend, Aaron Rodgers can return to the playoffs.
Rodgers last appeared in the NFL postseason in the 2021-2022 season with the Green Bay Packers, completing 20-of-29 passes for 225 yards in a 13-10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. But Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers are on the cusp of clinching a playoff spot, and can lock in their spot before they even take the field on Sunday against the Cleveland Browns.
Here is how Rodgers and the Steelers can book their playoff berth in Week 17.
Pittsburgh Steelers clinching scenarios
The Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Cleveland Browns in an AFC North clash on Sunday afternoon.
But they might have already clinched a playoff spot before kickoff.
Pittsburgh clinches the AFC North, and a spot in the postseason, with a win or tie against the Browns on Sunday. But they can be guaranteed a division title before that game. Right now the Steelers have a 9-6 record, while the only team that can catch them in the AFC North, the Baltimore Ravens, have a 7-8 record. Pittsburgh wins the division if the Ravens lose or tie on Saturday night to the Green Bay Packers.
So, Pittsburgh is in the playoffs if they win or tie against the Browns on Sunday, or the Ravens lose or tie against the Packers on Saturday night.
AFC standings entering Week 17
Here are the current AFC standings after the Christmas games:
x – Team has clinched a playoff spot
e – Team has been eliminated from playoff contention
AFC North standings entering Week 17
Here are the AFC North standings as Week 17 begins:
