The ugly truth is the Steelers let the AFC North crown slip out of their hands. The Cleveland Browns would have to defeat the Baltimore Ravens, and Pittsburgh beat the Cincinnati Bengals to win the division. In that scenario, the Los Angeles Chargers would travel to Acrisure Stadium in the opening round of the playoffs.

The Cincinnati Bengals close the season against the Pittsburgh Steelers on the road in Week 18. There, the Bengals will hope to keep fading playoff chances alive by doing their part in a primetime kickoff on Saturday night.

The Steelers Week 18 loss to the Bengals was an ugly one, making it four straight for Pittsburgh, who lost out on winning the AFC North.