The Pittsburgh Steelers were not able to clinch in week 14, but the scenarios are below for week 15 that would allow them to clinch a 2011 playoff spot. Several things went their way last including them winning last Thursday night against the Cleveland Browns, but the Denver Broncos overtime win against the Chicago Bears prevented them from clinching a spot last week even after the Cincinnati Bengals had lost to the Houston Texans, the Tennessee Titans lost to New Orleans Saints and the Oakland Raiders lost to the Green Bay Bay Packers.
Here are the week 15 playoff clinching scenarios, as only one one the things below needs to happen for the Steelers to make the playoffs.
Steelers win or tie OR
Raiders loss or tie OR
Titans loss or tie OR
Broncos loss or tie OR
Jets loss or tie