The Steelers' playoff chances got a little boost — they are now at least on life support — Sunday when the Dolphins lost to the Packers.
Had the Dolphins won, the Steelers would basically have needed the equivalent of hitting a Hail Mary from their own 10 to get to the playoffs.
Now, they can move up to their own 15 and try and hit the same long shot. In other words, it is still very bleak, but there is at least a path for them to make it that doesn't involve some divine intervention.
