History makers Not only will the Steelers be heading into the AFC playoffs with0ut any type of momentum, which coach Mike Tomlin coveted earlier in the week, they will enter it on a historical downward trajectory.

The Pittsburgh Steelers made history on Saturday night, but it wasn't the type of history they were hoping to make. By virtue of their 19-17 loss to the Bengals, Pittsburgh (10-7) became the third team in NFL history to enter the playoffs with a four-game losing streak (h/t ESPN).

The Cincinnati Bengals did their part to stay in the playoff conversation. In a must-win game, Cincinnati held off a late push to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 19-17 on a frigid Saturday night. Despite being in control for most of the contest,

Tomlin is not the only reason the Steelers are struggling. Heck, in past years he has gotten more than the sum of Pittsburgh's parts. Leading a Kenny Pickett and Mason Rudolph led Steelers team to the postseason should get Tomlin the key to the city.

Mike Tomlin refuses to take for granted that his Pittsburgh Steelers are where they are: In the NFL playoffs for the fourth time in five years. As the No. 6 seed Steelers prepare to face their

NFL teams may reportedly give the Pittsburgh Steelers a call after the season and see if there's interest in them trading head coach Mike Tomlin. ESPN's