<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers">Aaron Rodgers</a> gave an important update on the healing process of his left wrist. Despite the very hard hit he took after being sacked by Joey Bosa, the quarterback confirmed that his fracture has not worsened.



“It’s definitely healing. We’ll see what happens. I’d love to be able to be under center. That’ll probably be a later in the week decision. I didn’t come out of the game any worse for wear. So, the healing process has continued and we’ll see what happens as far as the type of cast I use come Sunday.”



The fall to the ground in the game with the Buffalo Bills caused him to have blood on his nose, and everything pointed to the possibility that the fracture in his left wrist could have worsened. However, in good news for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-tomlin">Mike Tomlin</a>, the QB will be ready and is also making progress in his recovery with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Pittsburgh Steelers</a>.



<h2>Will Aaron Rodgers play for Steelers vs Ravens?</h2>



Aaron Rodgers will play for the Steelers against the Ravens as there was no setback in his left wrist after the game against the Bills. This week, he avoided the risk of a displaced fracture that could have ended his season.


 

 


<h2>When is Steelers’ next game?</h2>



The Steelers’ next game will be on Sunday on the road to face Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. Both teams arrive with a 6-6 record, fighting for the lead in the AFC North.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers">Aaron Rodgers</a> and the Pittsburgh Steelers could be on the brink of elimination if they don’t respond soon. With a 6-6 record, Mike Tomlin’s team is currently outside the playoff picture and faces a must-win road game against the Baltimore Ravens that could determine the course of the AFC North.



In 2014, when Rodgers started 1-2 with the Packers and everyone wanted to hit the panic button, the quarterback made headlines with his famous “relax” message: “Five letters here just for everybody out there in Packer-land: R-E-L-A-X. Relax. We’re going to be OK.”



Now, the question for Rodgers was whether it’s time to send that kind of message to his teammates in Pittsburgh, considering the margin for error is shrinking for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Steelers</a>.



<h2>Can Pittsburgh Steelers make the playoffs?</h2>



The Pittsburgh Steelers can make the playoffs by winning the five games they have left on the schedule. Given that scenario, Aaron Rodgers doesn’t need to send any kind of message like the one he delivered in Green Bay.


 

 


“I don’t feel like this team has a freak out or a panic that I need to send a message out to the zeitgeist that everyone needs to just relax a little bit. No. We’ve been playing inconsistent football. That’s for sure. We got to play better. I have confidence in the leadership of the team. I have confidence in my guys that we’re going to put a better performance on the field this weekend.”



The Steelers will visit the Ravens in Week 14 and then play against the Dolphins, Lions, and Browns. The final game will be back in Baltimore in a matchup that could determine the AFC North champion.


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The 2025 NFL season hasn’t been kind to Aaron Rodgers, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-tomlin">Mike Tomlin</a>, and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Following a deflating 26-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills, a loud buzz in The Burgh is calling for a head coaching change. 



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers">Rodgers</a> and the Steelers have had a troubling year—to say the least. Though in position to fight for the AFC North title, Pittsburgh’s season has been far from a walk in the park. Ahead of Week 14 in the NFL, fans are growing impatient as the team sits just outside of the playoff picture with a 6-6 record. Hoping to calm the waters, wide receiver DK Metcalf addressed the media with a powerful comment on Tomlin.



“[Tomlin is] a man I hold in high regard with how he carries himself and how he takes a lot of criticism. He comes in here and he’s still a great leader. I understand the frustration, but calling for someone’s job is something I’m not up for,” <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dk-metcalf">Metcalf</a> admitted, via ESPN’s reporter Brooke Pryor on X.



Despite the loud buzz, Tomlin remains confident he can right the ship in Pittsburgh. Hearing praiseful words come out of the mouths of leaders like Metcalf provides a big boost, too. The message is clear: the locker room is standing beside its head coach. When the tide gets tough for the Steelers, no one is pointing fingers at anybody; instead, they are determined to get back on track.



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<h2>The numbers behind the Steelers’ struggles</h2>



Any fan who tunes into a Steelers game in the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season can see Rodgers and the rest of the offense have looked out of rhythm. It seems they are simply not clicking. For reference, among all teams with a .500 or better record, Pittsburgh has registered the fewest total yards on offense (3,522 total yards).


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Rodgers and the Steelers have had their fair share of strong outings, yet they’ve been mixed with some very concerning performances. The inconsistency is what drives fans in Steel City crazy. Every week, the fanbase doesn’t know what to expect. Through 12 games, the offense averages 23.4 points per game, which puts it at 15th in the league. 



Being in the middle of the rankings could indicate the Steelers have been average this season. That’s never what the fanbase wants to see from a team—especially one featuring stars like Metcalf, a future Hall of Fame quarterback in Rodgers, and being led by a Super Bowl-winning mastermind in Tomlin.



<h2>What’s next for the Steelers?</h2>



Tied with the Baltimore Ravens at the top of the AFC North, the next matchup could prove decisive. In Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season, Rodgers and the Steelers will travel to Charm City for a pivotal meeting with Lamar Jackson and company. 



The winner will take hold of first place in the division with four games to go in the campaign. According to NFL.com, the Steelers’ playoff odds would rise to 62% with a win over the Ravens. A loss in Maryland, on the other hand, would drop them to 17%.



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Baltimore and Pittsburgh will meet again in the regular-season finale—this time at Acrisure Stadium. However, if a couple of results break their way, the Steelers could already clinch the divisional title before kickoff in Week 18.



<h2>Heated showdown in the cold elements</h2>



Rodgers and Pittsburgh must wipe away all memories from their past game as they head to Baltimore. After the Steelers struggled to put together drives during the cold afternoon game against the Bills, they will gear up to do it all over again in a bone-chilling environment at M&amp;T Bank Stadium. 



According to AccuWeather, the forecast for Sunday in Baltimore calls for a high of 42.8°F (6°C) and lows of about 26.6°F (−3°C). All signs indicate snow won’t be a factor when the Ravens and Steelers square off, though much can change until Sunday.


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Mike Tomlin doesn’t seem fazed by the pressure fans continue to put on the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Pittsburgh Steelers</a> to fire him. In his latest press conference, the head coach laughed when he was asked what it’s like for him personally when they’re calling for him to go. 



Seconds later, this was his answer. “You know, in general, I agree with them. From this perspective, football is our game. We’re in the sport entertainment business. So, if you root for the Steelers, entertaining them is winning. And so, when you’re not winning is not entertaining. If you’ve been in this business you understand that. So, I respect it. I share frustrations. I understand what makes this thing go and winning is what makes this thing go.”



The Steelers have gone more than eight years without a playoff victory and haven’t won the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> in 17 seasons. Because of that, the fans’ frustration finally showed during the loss to the Buffalo Bills, with “Fire Tomlin” chants in Pittsburgh.



<h2>Is Mike Tomlin leaving the Steelers?</h2>



No. Mike Tomlin has never said he wants to leave the Pittsburgh Steelers despite the multiple trade rumors that have him as a strong candidate to go to the New York Giants after Brian Daboll’s departure.


 

 


Tomlin is under contract through 2027 and, as one of the highest-paid coaches in the NFL, it seems unlikely that he would voluntarily accept a move to another team next season considering the Steelers are still in contention this year and could reach the playoffs by winning the AFC North.



The only way a move would be possible is if team owner Art Rooney II starts pressuring Tomlin to step down. However, if that were to happen, we can’t forget that the coach has a no-trade clause in his contract, so any possible options would have to be discussed and agreed upon beforehand.


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Mike Tomlin is going through the most difficult stretch of his tenure with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Pittsburgh Steelers</a>, facing a desperate fan base frustrated by the lack of results and calling for owner Art Rooney II to fire the head coach.



After a tough home loss to the Bills, this was Tomlin’s response when he was asked whether the solutions to turn this season around exist within the building. “Certainly.”



Moreover, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> winning coach sent a very clear message by saying he is confident that he has the tools in-house to solve all their problems as they look to make a final push to the playoffs. “Keep watching.”



<h2>Are the Steelers eliminated from NFL playoffs?</h2>



No. The Pittsburgh Steelers are not eliminated from playoff contention after the loss to the Bills and, despite having a 6-6 record, they still control their own destiny to reach the postseason. If they win all their remaining games, they punch their ticket.


 

 


<h2>How can the Steelers win the AFC North?</h2>



The Pittsburgh Steelers can win the AFC North if they manage to pick up victories in the five games they have left on the schedule: the Ravens twice, the Lions, Dolphins, and Browns. The path as a wild card looks very difficult because they are already two games behind the Chargers, Bills, and Jaguars, and they also lose the tiebreaker to both Los Angeles and Buffalo.


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The current situation surrounding the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Pittsburgh Steelers</a> has placed several of the team’s key figures under the microscope. Mike Tomlin is one of them, and his future has become a major talking point — including for Ben Roethlisberger.



Big Ben is one of the most respected voices when it comes to the team he once led to a Super Bowl title, and he didn’t hold back when talking about the head coach’s future. Roethlisberger believes it may be time for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-tomlin">Tomlin</a> to get a fresh start and pursue new challenges with another team.



“It’s being talked about around here a lot: Maybe it’s a clean-house time. Maybe it’s time,” the former QB said on his podcast. “I like Coach Tomlin. I have a lot of respect for Coach Tomlin. But maybe it’s best for him, too. 



“Maybe a fresh start for him is what’s best. Whether that’s in the pros, maybe go be Penn State’s head coach. You know what he would do in Penn State? He would probably go win national championships. Because he’s a great recruiter.”



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“Here’s what you don’t do: You don’t fire a guy like Coach Tomlin,” <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ben-roethlisberger">Roethlisberger</a> also added. “He’s a Hall of Fame head coach, he’s respected. What you do is you come to an understanding and agreement, and it’s like, ‘Hey, listen, I think it’s probably best for both of us.’”



<h2>Could Tomlin be done as the Steelers’ head coach?</h2>


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While nothing is certain regarding what will happen with Tomlin after this season, rumors are starting to swirl — including the possibility that he could step down after 19 years on the job. 



The head coach has his team sitting at 6–6, and its playoff hopes remain alive, but if Pittsburgh fails to clinch a spot, his situation could become significantly more complicated.



<h2>Roethlisberger draws a parallel to Andy Reid’s situation</h2>



Continuing to share his thoughts on what should come next for Tomlin in Pittsburgh, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-insider-reveals-reason-steelers-will-not-fire-mike-tomlin-involving-andy-reid-and-chiefs">Big Ben pointed to what happened with Andy Reid</a>, who went on to enjoy one of the most successful stretches of his career with the Kansas City Chiefs after leaving the Eagles.



“I think he might say it’s time for a fresh start,” Roethlisberger firmly stated. “Andy Reid, when he got let go in Philadelphia . . . do you think he for one minute regrets it? And now the Eagles have won since he left, and he’s won.”

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Steelers fans, however, aren’t happy right now, with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-news-steelers-fans-finally-chant-fire-mike-tomlin-in-epic-video-at-pittsburgh-during-game-against-bills">many even chanting for Tomlin to be fired</a> as the team dropped to 6-6, momentarily leaving the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/are-the-pittsburgh-steelers-out-of-the-playoffs-after-loss-against-bills-in-week-13">Steelers out of the playoff picture after suffering an ugly loss to the Buffalo Bills</a> on Sunday.



During an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show on Monday, NFL insider Adam Schefter of ESPN firmly <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-news-insider-confirms-if-steelers-will-part-ways-with-mike-tomlin-as-fans-chant-for-his-firing">stated that the Steelers will not fire Tomlin</a>—citing the example of Andy Reid’s success with the Chiefs as a big reason.



“I can say that if the Steelers did not want Mike Tomlin there, and maybe the message is stale, maybe he moves on like Andy Reid and finds a new home. Andy Reid’s time in Philly had run out, and he goes to Kansas City, and you see how that worked out for him,” Schefter explained.



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“Of course, he drafted [Patrick] Mahomes, but it worked out incredibly well, and the Chiefs love having him. If Mike Tomlin were a coaching free agent, he would automatically become the number one coaching free agent out there. He could have any coaching job he wanted. He could have any broadcasting job he wanted.”



<h2>Tomlin’s situation compared to Reid’s exit from Eagles</h2>


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The comparison is interesting, as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/andy-reid">Reid</a> led the Philadelphia Eagles for 14 seasons and was the league’s longest-tenured active head coach before being let go at the end of the 2012 NFL season. Only a few days later, he landed a new job with the Chiefs—eventually leading Kansas City to three Super Bowl wins.



But while parting with Reid was a big decision by the Eagles, there are some important differences with Tomlin’s situation in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Pittsburgh</a>. Philadelphia moved on from Big Red after a season where the team finished 4-12. Besides, the lack of Super Bowl wins ultimately sealed his fate in the City of Brotherly Love.



Tomlin, on the other hand, led the Steelers to a Super Bowl triumph in his second year at the helm and has so far managed to avoid a losing season in 18 years. The Steelers have only had three coaches since 1969 (Chuck Noll, Bill Cowher, and Tomlin), and Tomlin is under contract through 2027, making a breakup unlikely.



<h2>Tomlin must deliver for Steelers soon</h2>



That said, the Super Bowl win under Tomlin was many years ago, and Pittsburgh hasn’t won a playoff game since the 2016 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season. Fans have grown tired, and only a successful ending to the 2025 campaign might change their minds.



It took a while, and even if it meant watching him lead a dynasty in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City</a>, the Eagles managed to build Super Bowl-winning teams after Reid’s departure. Perhaps the Steelers shouldn’t be afraid of listening to their fans and looking for a fresh start if things don’t go to plan this year.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers">Aaron Rodgers</a> heard the Pittsburgh Steelers fans’ disapproval at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-tomlin">Mike Tomlin</a>’s men suffered a painful loss to the Buffalo Bills, which puts them at risk of missing the 2026 NFL playoffs.



Steelers fans were not only voicing their frustration with the offensive performance, but even <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-news-steelers-fans-finally-chant-fire-mike-tomlin-in-epic-video-at-pittsburgh-during-game-against-bills">chanted “Fire Tomlin!”</a> for the first time in the head coach’s 19-year tenure in Pittsburgh. Needless to say, it wasn’t the kind of day Rodgers and company will want to remember.



However, far from playing victim or feeling offended by the boos, Rodgers made it clear to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Steelers</a>’ fans that he understands their reaction. At the end of the day, the offense could’ve done much better in front of its home crowd.



“They pay money for a ticket, so they have the right good bad or indifferent to say what they want, so I totally understand the frustration,” Rodgers said. “I’ve been booed on offense even in Green Bay over the years, that was a boo-worthy performance, and I understand the frustration.”



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<h2>Why did Steelers lose to Bills?</h2>



The third quarter proved to be the turning point in Pittsburgh. The Steelers were leading 10-3 at halftime, but as soon as they came back from the break, a game-changing tackle on Rodgers turned the tide for the Bills.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/video-aaron-rodgers-takes-brutal-hit-by-joey-bosa-as-bills-force-fumble-for-td-vs-steelers">Rodgers took a brutal sack from Joey Bosa which ended in a fumble recovery for a Bills touchdown</a>, forcing the 4x NFL MVP to briefly exit the game. Mason Rudolph got intercepted shortly after stepping in, and Buffalo capitalized on it to score another touchdown.



Even though Rodgers dealt with the pain and returned to the field, the Steelers never really got back in the game, failing to score in the entire second half. The fans’ disapproval was crystal clear, and just like Rodgers, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-news-mike-tomlin-sends-clear-message-to-pittsburgh-fans-who-want-steelers-to-fire-head-coach-after-loss-against-bills">Tomlin let the fans know he gets their criticism and chants</a>.



<h2>Can the Steelers still make the 2026 NFL playoffs?</h2>



Even <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/are-the-pittsburgh-steelers-out-of-the-playoffs-after-loss-against-bills-in-week-13">after losing to the Bills, the Steelers aren’t out of the 2026 NFL playoffs</a> yet. Currently tied with the Baltimore Ravens atop the AFC North at 6-6, Rodgers and Tomlin have yet to face John Harbaugh’s team this season. Therefore, they still depend on themselves to win the division and clinch a spot in the postseason.



The Steelers’ first test against Lamar Jackson and company will come on Sunday, when they visit M&amp;T Bank Stadium. Their second meeting will take place in the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> regular season finale, with Pittsburgh hosting what could be a season-defining game.

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The future of the Pittsburgh Steelers could be partially decided next weekend, as they face off against the Baltimore Ravens. This divisional clash will ultimately determine whether Mike Tomlin and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers">Aaron Rodgers</a> stay atop the AFC North or drop to second place after Week 14.



Unfortunately for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Steelers</a>, the head coach confirmed during his press conference that the defense will once again be depleted, as Derrick Harmon was unable to recover from his injury and will remain sidelined—just as he was against the Bills.



“Derrick Harmon can be characterized as being out this week with his knee injury.” the HC <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-tomlin">Tomlin</a> said via the team’s YouTube channel. “Everyone else could be characterized as questionable. The guys that fall into that category include Patrick Queen with his glute injury.



“And some other guys with bumps and bruises associated with play. James Pierre is in concussion protocol, and I never try to provide too much color regarding that. The medical experts determine that. But he is in the protocol and could be listed as questionable as we sit here today.”



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<h2>What happened to Harmon?</h2>



During the Week 11 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium, Derrick Harmon injured one of his knees, forcing him to miss the following games for the Steelers.



<h2>Harmon’s rookie season in Pittsburgh</h2>



Derrick Harmon has shown glimpses of his potential during his rookie season in Pittsburgh. The defensive lineman’s statistics currently reflect 9 solo tackles and 2 sacks, contributing to the team’s defensive efforts. 



While demonstrating disruptive potential, Harmon has yet to record a turnover, with his current figures showing zero forced fumbles (FF) and zero interceptions (INT).

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Mike Tomlin confirms Steelers will not recover key Aaron Rodgers teammate vs Ravens

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ latest loss to the Buffalo Bills could mark a turning point for the team this <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season. Mike Tomlin’s squad didn’t deliver its best performance, and Aaron Rodgers believes he knows what the main factor behind it was.



Preparing for games like this, against opponents who are typically <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> contenders, demands a higher level of intensity than usual—something, according to the quarterback himself, that didn’t work out during the week.



“I thought we had a better preparation week and a poor practice week for whatever reason,” <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers">Rodgers</a> admitted during his post-game press conference. “I’m not sure if it was the cold weather, [or] what it was, but it was not our best week of practice.”



Extreme cold may have been one factor behind the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Steelers</a>’ lackluster performance, even though they’re usually accustomed to such conditions. The Bills, despite playing on the road, showed their contender credentials and secured an impressive victory.



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<h2>Steelers miss a golden chance</h2>



The Pittsburgh Steelers squandered a major chance to take control of the AFC North, as the Baltimore Ravens lost to the Cincinnati Bengals on Thanksgiving. Now, both the Steelers and the Ravens remain tied at 6-6.



<h4>AFC North current standings</h4>



<ul><li>Baltimore Ravens (6-6)</li><li>Pittsburgh Steelers (6-6)</li><li>Cincinnati Bengals (4-8)</li><li>Cleveland Browns (3-9)</li></ul>



<h2>Can the Steelers make the Playoffs?</h2>



According to the <a href="https://www.nfl.com/standings/playoff-picture">official NFL website</a>, the Pittsburgh Steelers currently hold a 30% probability of making the playoffs ahead of Week 14. While the team remains firmly in the postseason hunt, this relatively low figure reflects the competitive nature of the AFC.



<h2>What’s next for Pittsburgh?</h2>



The Steelers face a challenging and critical stretch of games to close out the season. This run begins with a key divisional matchup on the road against the Ravens, followed by a home game hosting the Dolphins. 



They then hit the road for two more tough tests against the Lions and the Browns, before concluding their schedule with a second pivotal home contest against the Ravens.

NFL News: Aaron Rodgers makes concerning admission for Mike Tomlin to hear after Steelers' loss to Bills - Bolavip US

Aaron Rodgers makes concerning admission for Mike Tomlin to hear

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-tomlin">Mike Tomlin</a> has been the Pittsburgh Steelers head coach since 2007, but his long tenure in the City of Bridges appears to be facing critical hours. Even though the Week 13 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/are-the-pittsburgh-steelers-out-of-the-playoffs-after-loss-against-bills-in-week-13">loss to the Buffalo Bills didn’t eliminate the Steelers from the 2026 NFL playoffs</a>, the team now has no margin for error with a 6-6 record.



Steelers fans voiced their displeasure with the current state of the franchise in an unprecedented manner on Sunday, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-news-steelers-fans-finally-chant-fire-mike-tomlin-in-epic-video-at-pittsburgh-during-game-against-bills">chanting “Fire Tomlin!”</a> for the first time in nearly two decades of his leadership.



Tomlin led the Steelers to a Super Bowl win in his second year as head coach and the team has never had a losing season on his watch. However, with Pittsburgh’s last playoff win dating back to January 2017, fans are calling for a change.



<h2>Will Steelers fire Tomlin after chants from fans?</h2>



Despite the fans’ chants, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Steelers</a> will not part ways with Tomlin. During an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show on Monday, the NFL insider ruled out this scenario: “They are not firing Mike Tomlin. That’s not gonna happen.



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In response to a question from Tone Digz, Schefter expanded on the situation: “Tone, I have always felt like if a change ever occurs there, it is gonna be because Mike Tomlin doesn’t wanna be back there. Mike Tomlin, again, I know the people in Pittsburgh do not like it, but he has not had a losing season in his 18 years as a head coach. They also have not won a playoff game since (the) 2016 (season).”


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<h2>Why are the Steelers not expected to fire Tomlin?</h2>



Tomlin’s current deal and the Rooney family’s stance of avoiding to fire head coaches makes a change unlikely in the near future. Not only is Tomlin under contract through the 2027 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season, but he’s only the third coach the Steelers have had since 1969.



His predecessor, Bill Cowher, coached Pittsburgh for 15 seasons and led the team to a Super Bowl win. Before that, the Steelers were on Chuck Noll’s watch for 23 years in the franchise’s most glorious era, achieving four <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> victories in that period.

James Harrison, Rex Ryan and even a hockey writer rip Mike Tomlin over the Steelers’ ugly situation

NFL News: Insider confirms if Steelers will part ways with Mike Tomlin as fans chant for his firing - Bolavip US

Report confirms if Steelers will fire Mike Tomlin after fans' chants

James Harrison once again reignited his criticism of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-tomlin">Mike Tomlin</a>, saying on his podcast, “I have never been a person that thought Coach Tomlin was a great coach. I thought he was a good.” He added that his skepticism during his playing time, pointing to Tomlin drafting two outside linebackers immediately after Joey Porter left back in 2007.



Harrison didn’t stop there, diving deeper into his view of Tomlin’s coaching standards with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Steelers</a>. “A good coach gets you to play to your potential. And right now…the players…they’re not playing up to their potential,” he said, arguing that the current roster is nowhere near the level he knows they can reach.



The retired linebacker then escalated the challenge, stressing that the team needs a change. “Something has to be done. I know the Steelers historically don’t move on from coaches, but I think it’s time that history be made,” Harrison said, urging the Steelers to consider a move he knows the franchise almost never makes.



<h2>NHL writer and Rex Ryan also take shots at Tomlin</h2>



Even an NHL writer for the Penguins dared to criticize Tomlin after the most recent game against the Bills. “Mike Tomlin will say something like, ‘We can’t eat soup with forks. We need spoons.’ Then the Steelers will sign a 2018 Pro Bowler to the practice squad,” wrote Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports on X.



<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">"Do Mike Tomlin a favor and fire him. He would get a job anywhere else in the league in two seconds." —Rex Ryan on Mike Tomlin In Pittsburgh <a href="https://t.co/e3syb3P74e">pic.twitter.com/e3syb3P74e</a>— Get Up (@GetUpESPN) <a href="https://twitter.com/GetUpESPN/status/1995493127897976846?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 1, 2025</a></blockquote></div> 



Rex Ryan also hit Tomlin hard recently on an episode of Get Up, suggesting it is time for the head coach to move to another <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> team: “Do Mike Tomlin a favor and fire him. He would get a job anywhere else in the league in two seconds,” Ryan said.


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Tomlin’s situation is genuinely bad; even the stats are working against him. “Mike Tomlin has now gone 62 straight games with 7 or fewer points in the first quarter, (64 games including playoffs), the longest streak by any Head coach before they were fired in NFL history,” reported Warren Sharp on X.



Colin Dunlap of KDKA Pittsburgh did not directly criticize Tomlin but recalled how the Eagles let go of a good coach to improve the team’s fortunes: “If the Philadelphia Eagles can part ways with Andy Reid, the Pittsburgh Steelers can sure as hell part ways with Mike Tomlin. Franchises wanting to ascend do things like that.”



<h2>Colin Cowherd also called for a change in Pittsburgh</h2>



“They’re old, the Steelers are expensive… Finally, the fans said, ‘Enough!&apos;” was one of the phrases from the almost three minutes Cowherd dedicated to Tomlin, indirectly calling for a change and labeling him an “outdated” head coach, like Belichick, Ron Rivera, Pete Carroll, and Lovie Smith. Cowherd referenced the trend toward younger head coaches focused on offensive play, while the ‘outdated’ ones remain solely focused on defense.



<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">"They&apos;re old, the Steelers are expensive… Finally, the fans said, &apos;Enough!&apos;"<a href="https://twitter.com/colincowherd?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@colincowherd</a> thinks it&apos;s time for change after another ugly loss for Mike Tomlin and the Steelers <a href="https://t.co/ZsaxNokUjh">pic.twitter.com/ZsaxNokUjh</a>— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheHerd/status/1995551991733301647?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 1, 2025</a></blockquote></div> 



<h2>Tomlin acknowledges the Steelers’ poor situation</h2>



Following the game against the Bills, Tomlin had to answer an uncomfortable question about the fans’ chants demanding his dismissal: “Man, I share their frustrations tonight. We didn’t do enough. That’s just the reality of it,” the coach responded, acknowledging both the Steelers’ poor situation and the feelings of the supporting fanbase.

James Harrison, Rex Ryan and even a hockey writer rip Mike Tomlin over the Steelers’ ugly situation - Bolavip US

Mike Tomlin and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Pittsburgh Steelers</a> were dominated by the Buffalo Bills in a 26-7 crushing loss at home in Week 13. Hundreds of fans shouted in the stadium for Art Rooney II to fire the head coach, and this was Tomlin’s response to the situation.



“I know how restless and frustrated I was. So, I assume they were in the same state that we were in. I share their frustration tonight. We didn’t do enough and that’s just the reality of it.”



Josh Allen and James Cook tore through the Steelers’ defense, especially in the running game, while on offense, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers">Aaron Rodgers</a> was ineffective, and Mason Rudolph threw a costly interception when called upon.



<h2>Will Steelers fire Mike Tomlin?</h2>



The Steelers are not going to fire Mike Tomlin since he is under contract through 2027. However, pressure from the fan base could be a key factor for Art Rooney II to start demanding results after more than eight years without a playoff win.



The other possibility is that Tomlin could start getting tired of the environment in Pittsburgh and voluntarily choose to leave the team. Many suggest that it might be something similar to what happened with Andy Reid when he left the Eagles to later build a dynasty with the Kansas City Chiefs.



However, the Rooney family has a hallmark of not firing head coaches. Since 1969, only three people have held the position: Chuck Noll, Bill Cowher, and Mike Tomlin. Breaking that trend would be historic.

Mike Tomlin sends clear message to fans who want Pittsburgh Steelers to fire head coach after loss against Buffalo Bills

Mike Tomlin sends clear message to Pittsburgh fans who want Steelers to fire head coach after loss against Bills - Bolavip US

Mike Tomlin sends clear message to Steelers' fans after loss against Bills

NFL News: Mike Tomlin sends clear message to Pittsburgh fans who want Steelers to fire head coach after loss against Bills

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Pittsburgh Steelers</a> lost to the Buffalo Bills in Week 13 and have greatly complicated their chances of making the playoffs. With <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers">Aaron Rodgers</a> injured and a defense crumbling, Mike Tomlin will face an uphill battle for the rest of the season.



As if that weren’t enough, the remaining schedule is brutal, with two games against the Ravens, a trip to Detroit, and matchups with the Dolphins and the Browns.



Therefore, the big question is whether the Steelers still control their destiny on the road to the playoffs or if elimination is inevitable. Additionally, a losing season is on the radar for Tomlin. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> dream is practically a utopia.



<h2>Are the Steelers eliminated from NFL playoffs after loss to Bills?</h2>



No. The Pittsburgh Steelers are not eliminated after the loss to the Bills. In fact, despite having a 6-6 record, they still control their destiny to win the AFC North. If Mike Tomlin’s team wins out, the Steelers will be division champions and make the playoffs.


 

 


<h2>What is the Steelers’ record after loss against Bills?</h2>



The Steelers have a 6-6 record after losing to the Bills and are currently out of the playoff picture. The Ravens are leading with a 6-6 record, while suddenly Joe Burrow and the Bengals have options at 4-8.


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Fans in Pittsburgh finally had enough of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-tomlin">Mike Tomlin</a> and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Steelers</a>. During another disastrous performance at home against the Buffalo Bills, the chants of “Fire Mike Tomlin?” appeared for the first time at Acrisure Stadium.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers">Aaron Rodgers</a> wasn’t at one hundred percent due to his left wrist injury, Mason Rudolph threw an interception on his few passes as a backup, and the defense collapsed again in the second half.



Josh Allen and James Cook tore apart the NFL’s highest-paid defense, bringing back memories of what happened in last season’s playoffs when the Baltimore Ravens crushed them in the Wild Card round.



<h2>Will Pittsburgh Steelers fire Mike Tomlin after this season?</h2>



Mike Tomlin has a contract through 2027, but a losing season and missing the playoffs could trigger a drastic decision. Fans already seem fed up, although the final decision rests with owner Art Rooney II.


 

 


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Steelers fans finally chant 'Fire Mike Tomlin' in epic video at Pittsburgh during game vs Bills

Aaron Rodgers’ latest message is a direct warning to Mike Tomlin and Steelers ahead of game against Bills

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Steelers fans finally chant 'Fire Mike Tomlin'

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