Mike Tomlin watched in front row as his secondary was dismantled by Joe Flacco, Ja’Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins during the Pittsburgh Steelers‘ 33-31 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.

Although the head coach takes responsibility, he also warns that the problems can be fixed. “We won’t be defined by this performance, but it certainly was disappointing tonight.”

With a 4-1 record, the Steelers started to enter the conversation as possible contenders in the AFC and, in very early predictions, dark horses for the Super Bowl. Now, as has happened in recent years, fans and experts believe this version won’t be enough to break the playoff drought.

Can the Steelers reach the playoffs?

Yes. The Steelers currently have nearly a 65% chance of winning the AFC North and, as a result, making the playof

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