Patrick Mahomes and the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs visit Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday. Then, two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens take on C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans.

Following the Pittsburgh Steelers' Week 16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, there isn’t much to be optimistic about moving forward. The offense is struggling, the defense is as well, and the team faces two incredibly difficult matchups to conclude the 2024 regular season—all while Baltimore is just one Steelers' loss away from claiming the AFC North division.

Our SCU staff and contributors pick the “surprises” from the Pittsburgh Steelers’ latest matchup each week. Check out more below to see which plays and situations surprised us the most!

The Pittsburgh Steelers suffered their second consecutive loss in Week 16 to the Baltimore Ravens, and head coach Mike Tomlin's squad failed to wrap up the AFC North in the process. Here's a look at where experts placed the Steelers in their NFL power rankings going into Week 17 of the 2024 season.

Taking a look at the different scenarios that could lead to Baltimore winning its division for a second straight year.

The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday and kept their hopes of winning the AFC North alive. While both teams will make the playoffs, winning the division will go a long way in determining who can play more January football.

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 34-17 on Saturday, and that win put them in position to fight for the AFC North title over the next two weeks. The Steelers still have the tie-breaking advantage at this point,