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.