The only way the Pittsburgh Steelers can win the AFC North is if they can beat the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday while at the same time the Steelers need the Cleveland Browns to upset the Baltimore Ravens. This was a tall task even if everything was right for the Browns but on Thursday it got even tougher.
According to multiple reports including ESPN NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler, the Browns are starting Bailey Zappe which will be the Browns fourth starting quarterback this season.
It wasn’t as if the Browns had a great shot at beating the Ravens regardless of who is playing quarterback but given the circumstances, this could change the Steelers strategy for their Saturday night showdown with the Bengals.
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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers road to the AFC North just got impossibly steep
After a tough loss to the Baltimore Ravens, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ road to winning the AFC North just got impossibly steep. With a record of 1-2, the Steelers are now facing an uphill battle to compete with division rivals like the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns.
The Steelers’ offense has struggled to find consistency, with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger facing criticism for his performance. The defense, once a strong point for the team, has also shown weaknesses in key areas.
In order to turn their season around and make a run for the AFC North title, the Steelers will need to make significant improvements on both sides of the ball. With tough matchups against division rivals and other strong teams ahead, the Steelers will need to step up their game in order to stay in the playoff race.
It won’t be easy, but if the Steelers can rally and come together as a team, they still have a chance to make a push for the AFC North crown. But the road ahead is undeniably steep, and the margin for error is slim. Only time will tell if the Steelers have what it takes to overcome the obstacles in their path.
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