... this week as the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots play to gain control of the AFC.

Given the competitiveness in the AFC, this game will be key to the Steelers positioning themselves for the playoffs.

A win over New England would keep Pittsburgh on top of the conference as well as provide the team with a moral boost by defeating their nemesis.

If they lose it will not be the end of the season but another loss to Bill Belichick, Tom Brady and the rest of the Patriots can be a tough mental hurdle to overcome.

Pittsburgh will have a distinct home field advantage where Steelers fans have been waiting nearly a month for a home game and will be fired up for the national game under the lights.

A matchup betwee...

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