After their third straight loss, a 29-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, the Steelers fell out of the running for good in the AFC playoffs.

Christmas Day was an important day for the AFC playoff picture. By defeating the Steelers, the Chiefs officially secured first place in the conference and secured Kansas City a bye into the first round of the playoffs.

The Steelers’ loss and Baltimore’s win over the Texans meant the Ravens overtook Pittsburgh in the AFC standings. The Ravens are now ranked No. 3, while the Steelers have fallen to No. 5. Houston remains at No. 4, having already won a weak AFC South despite its recent struggles.

The Steelers can still win the AFC North with a win next week and a Ravens loss. Regardless of how Pittsburgh finishes the regular season, a spot in the playoffs is guaranteed. At the beginning of the 18th week, all that matters is health, sowing and momentum.

The current AFC standings are listed below. Teams that would be in the playoffs if the season ended today are marked with an asterisk. Pittsburgh has already recorded wins against current Nos. 3, 6 and 7 this season. (Pittsburgh has now also lost to Nos. 1 and 3).

AFC rankings in Week 17

1. Kansas City Chiefs (15-1)* – secured first place
2. Buffalo Bills (12-3)* – Division decided
3. Baltimore Ravens (11-5)* – Playoff spot secured
4. Houston Texans (9-7)* – Division decided
5. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-6)* – Playoff spot secured
6. Los Angeles Chargers (9-6)*
7. Denver Broncos (9-6)*
8. Indianapolis Colts (7-8)
9. Miami Dolphins (7-8)
10.Cincinnati Bengals (7-8)
11. New York Jets (4-11) – eliminated
12. Cleveland Browns (3-12) – eliminated
13. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-12) – eliminated
14. Tennessee Titans (3-12) – eliminated
15. Las Vegas Raiders (3-12) – eliminated
16. New England Patriots (3-12) – eliminated

Steelers odds per FanDuel

To win the AFC North: Currently not available

To win AFC Championship: +1700

To win Super Bowl: +4000 (+3700 before week 17)