Pittsburgh Steelers ranked No. 3 in AFC playoff picture after Week 8
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 3:17 PM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
After Week 8 of the NFL season, the Pittsburgh Steelers sit at the No. 3 seed in the AFC playoffs with a 6-2 record. The Steelers recently secured a dominant victory against the Cleveland Browns, solidifying their lead in the AFC North. If the playoffs began this weekend, the Steelers would host the Cincinnati Bengals, a team they defeated earlier this season. The Steelers head into their bye week and will face the Bengals again on November 15.
- •Steelers are 6-2 after Week 8
- •Currently hold No. 3 seed in AFC playoffs
- •Defeated Browns in last game
- •Next match is against Bengals on November 15
- •Would host Bengals if playoffs started now
- 3:17 PMYahoo Sports — AFC Playoff rankings: Steelers sit at No. 3 after Week 8
"With Week 8 in the books, the Pittsburgh Steelers hold the No. 3 seed in the latest AFC playoff picture.
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