Pittsburgh Steelers fans should root for the Detroit Lions to knock off the Minnesota Vikings during their Christmas Day clash due to playoff implications.

If the Lions lose to the Vikings, that would cause the Green Bay Packers to clinch their postseason berth, which could have implications for their game against the Baltimore Ravens. Now, that would not be a slam dunk, as the Packers could still win the NFC North and have seeing to play for over the next few games, but it would lessen the urgency to their situation.

As such, it would be pertinent to at least root for the Lions to keep the pressure on the Lions. Meanwhile, Green Bay has some questions as quarterback heading into their Saturday game against the Ravens anyways.

Jordan Love was limited for two straight days while in the concussion protocol, and while things seem to be going in the right direction to play, he still needs to be given the green light to play. His backup, Malik Willis, did not practice yesterday with an illness and continues to battle through a right shoulder issue.

The Ravens may not have Lamar Jackson either, though, as Jackson has a ‘significant back contusion’ that has forced him to miss the first days or practice this week.

The Steelers clinch the AFC North divisional title with a Ravens loss to the Packers.

Marilyn was born April 10, 1956 to Joe and Hazel (Waggoner) Heitz in Pittsburg, Kansas. She attended public school in Pittsburg and graduated from Pittsburg High School and then from Pittsburg State University with a degree in Education. Marilyn worked for K.W. Brock Directories for many years in Pittsburg and then moved to Topeka, Kansas as an Education and Training Specialist for Valeo Behavioral Health Care and then at the Topeka Correctional Facility.

Marilyn is survived by her brother, Mark Heitz (Lisa) of Topeka, Kansas; her sister Carol Murphy of Leavenworth, Kansas; Nephews, Kyle Murphy (Bridget) of Bellevue, Nebraska; and Kristopher Murphy (Barb) of Topeka, Kansas; Nieces, Kara Heitz (David Sylvester) of Mission Hills, Kansas; Dr. Kim Murphy of Moline, Illinois and Kristina Murphy of West Liberty, Iowa; Great Nephews and Nieces; Joe and Kendall Murphy; Cabot and Claudia Sylvester; and Hazel and Thomas Murphy. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Cremation and burial have taken place and a Graveside Memorial Service will be held at a later date at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Pittsburg, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, her family suggests memorials be made to Helping Hands Humane Society, Inc., 5720 SW 21st St., Topeka, Kansas 66604 and can also be left in care of Brenner Mortuary. Friends and family may leave condolences online at www.brennermortuary.com .” target=”_blank”>http://www.brennermortuary.com/>. Services are under the direction of Brenner Mortuary, 114 E. Fourth Street, Pittsburg, Kansas 66762

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