PITTSBURGH (AP) -Linebacker LaMarr Woodley predicts the New England Patriots and Cincinnati Bengals will “lay down” for their virtually meaningless games on Sunday because they don’t want the Super Bowl champion Steelers in the playoffs.
The Steelers (8-7), losers of five of seven, would make it in if they beat Miami, the Patriots defeat Houston, and the Bengals beat the New York Jets.
There are other combinations in which Pittsburgh could sneak in, but it’s unlikely the Steelers would make it unless New England wins.
The Patriots and Bengals have little to play for except which team will be seeded No. 3 in the AFC. With a wild-card playoff game awaiting each team next week, the Patriots and Bengals are expected to rest some starters to avoid possible injuries.
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