NFL power rankings, Week 16: Broncos fall, Titans surge

4. team. 55. Make it five straight wins thanks to a patient Steelers’ team that fell behind 17-3 in the second quarter. When it was all said and done, running back Le’Veon Bell scratched out 93 yards rushing on 23 carries, while wideout Eli Rogers totaled five catches for 75 yards and his club’s only touchdown. Chris Boswell was the hero for most of the afternoon, connecting on six field goals – five from 40-plus yards. In the second half, Pittsburgh limited the Bengals to a mere 38 total yards and out of the end zone. For the game, the rejuvenated Steelers’ defense would give up only 222 yards of offense on 56 plays. <p>Next Week: It’s the first of two home games to close the season for Mike Tomlin’s team as they welcome the Baltimore Ravens on Christmas afternoon. John Harbaugh’s club remains one game behind the Steelers in the AFC North. Dating back to the team’s playoff encounter in 2014, the Ravens have prevailed in the last four meetings.</p> <p>Playoff hopes: A Pittsburgh victory would give Tomlin and company their second division title in three years. But the Steelers have already fallen to the Ravens once this year (21-14 at Baltimore) and if they don’t secure the AFC North they’re far from a lock to get to the playoffs.</p>. 9-5. Previous: . Pittsburgh Steelers