Steelers Daily Links: Bengals Throw Shade, Playoff Odds Plummet

The Cincinnati Bengals enjoyed talking some trash after beating the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday to even the season series at one game each, the Steelers playoff odds are down to 1% according to one formula.

🏈 Bengals tackle La’el Collins said by the end of the game, T.J. Watt was complaining to the referees about his play. Collins gave up a half sack and an interception to Watt, which he apparently considers a win.

🏈 According to 538, the 3-7 Steelers have just a 1% chance of making the playoffs — the fourth-worst playoff chances of any NFL team. Even if they win their next two games against the Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons, that number will rise to just 6%.

🏈 Steelers center Mason Cole was in a walking boot on Monday. He missed the second half of the loss to the Bengals with a mid-foot injury, something Cole has been dealign with all season.

🏈 Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts will miss the team’s Week 13 matchup with the Steelers in Atlanta.

🏈 Najee Harris sees room for the Steelers to grow after their 30-point offensive performance on Sunday, despite the loss. Harris is up for the NFL’s Ground Player of the Week award.

🏈 The Steelers have opened as 2.5-point underdogs to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 12.

🏈 The Steelers offensive line gave out Thanksgiving dinners to those in need at the Community Empowerment Association.

STEELERS SCHEDULE

🏈 Mike Tomlin will speak with the media at noon. — Alan Saunders

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