Steelers playoff picture: How loss to Browns impacts AFC North race, Pittsburgh's postseason chances originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Pittsburgh Steelers entered this weekend a win or a Baltimore Ravens loss away from clinching the AFC North, but neither happened.

CLEVELAND -- The Pittsburgh Steelers showed up to Cleveland with huge stakes on the line. Perhaps it was the hangover from a big win in Detroit and three straight victories with their backs against the wall. Or maybe they thought the Packers would knock off the Baltimore Ravens and get them into the playoffs without stepping onto the field.