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Steelers sneak into the playoffs in week 18 NFL game predictions

By Ryan Pawloski

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 01: Kenny Pickett #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers scrambles and runs against Justin Houston #50 of the Baltimore Ravens during an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium on January 01, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 01: Kenny Pickett #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers scrambles and runs against Justin Houston #50 of the Baltimore Ravens during an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium on January 01, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) /
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Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers signals in the fourth quarter of a game against the Detroit Lions. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers signals in the fourth quarter of a game against the Detroit Lions. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) /

LA Rams (5-11) vs Seattle Seahawks (8-8), Sunday at 4:25 P.M. EST

Prediction: Seahawks 27, Rams 24

Seattle has everything on the table as they need to win this game to get into the post-season dance. On the other hand, Baker Mayfield and the Rams will try their best to play spoiler to their NFC West rivals. Expect a battle on Sunday, but the Seahawks will emerge with a narrow victory to get into the playoffs. Pete Carrol has done a terrific job leading this group into this spot and he should get even more credit if they can get into the playoffs.

Arizona Cardinals (4-12) vs San Francisco 49ers (12-4), Sunday at 4:25 P.M. EST

Prediction: 49ers 33, Cardinals 12

Beatdowns are not too common in the NFL, but this game should not be too close. The 49ers’ defense is one of the best in the NFL and they are going to decimate a Cardinals offense that is missing some key pieces. San Francisco is a solid team that should make a run when the post-season begins next weekend.

Detroit Lions (8-8) vs Green Bay Packers (8-8), Sunday at 8:20 P.M. EST

Prediction: Packers 35, Lions 29

Another shootout, which has become the story of Detroit’s season for better or worse. The Lions shocked many as they showed significant signs of improvement behind a great performance by Jared Goff. Aaron Rodgers shows that he still controls certain parts of the NFC North division and finds a way to end Green Bay’s regular season with a win in front of his fans.

light. Trending. Kenny Pickett was the best possible option at QB for the Steelers in 2022

The Steelers have a slight chance of making the playoffs but they need to take care of their business first. The rest of the games are going to directly affect if their season comes to an end this week or not.

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