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Playoff Chaos: Steelers, Buccaneers, Panthers Fight for Survival
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Week seventeens Sunday slate delivered playoff chaos, with the Steelers and Ravens set for a winner-takes-all showdown for the AFC North. The Buccaneers and Panthers also lost, setting up their own do-or-die battle for the NFC South title. The Steelers, despite T.J. Watts lung issue, have a chance if Lamar Jackson stays limited. The Panthers are favored against the Buccaneers, but neither team looks ready for a deep playoff run. The Patriots made a statement with Drake Mayes near-perfect day, while the Giants and Raiders face off for the number one draft pick. Week eighteen matchups promise non-stop drama.
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