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The Pittsburgh Steelers may be in the middle of a much-needed bye week — but that doesn’t mean there still aren’t exciting matchups for fans pay close attention to.
From cheering against a new-look divisional rival to several games with AFC standings at stake, here are four matchups for Steelers fans to watch during Week 5’s bye.
Vikings vs. Browns, 9:30 a.m. EDT
The Steelers will get their first glimpse at the new-look Cleveland offense as Dillon Gabriel leads his Browns against the Vikings in London — the perfect scouting opportunity ahead of Pittsburgh’s Week 6 AFC divisional battle.
Fans need to cheer on the Raiders in this matchup — as a loss to the 3-1 Colts will help the Steelers climb atop the AFC mountain. Additionally, the continued career resurgence of Daniel Jones in Indianapolis will eventually lead him to a collision course with Pittsburgh — when the Steelers host the Colts in Week 9.
Patriots vs. Bills, 8:20 p.m. EDT (SNF)
As difficult as it may be, Steelers Nation needs to root for New England on Sunday Night Football this week, as the 4-0 Bills are one of the few teams standing in the way of Pittsburgh’s desired No. 1 spot in the AFC. After the Patriots’ dominant 42-13 win over the Panthers in Week 4, a win over Buffalo isn’t as far-fetched as some believe.
Chiefs vs. Jaguars, 8:15 p.m. EDT (MNF)
Two current AFC powerhouses sitting at 3-1 — a Monday Night Football matchup that, barring a tie, will push Pittsburgh ahead in the conference standings. The Steelers won’t play against either the Chiefs or the Jaguars this regular season, but the future playoff implications make this a must-watch matchup.
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