The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Miami Dolphins today, holding back a 4th quarter surge led by Dolphins quarterback Tyler Thigpen.

In winning the game 30-24, the Steelers finished the regular season with a 9-7 record, however, their playoff fate remains very much in doubt.

The Houston Texans came back to snatch a victory against the New England Patriots, forcing the Steelers to rely on Oakland to upset Baltimore, the Chiefs to upset the Broncos, and the Bengals to defeat the Jets.

Check back with Steel Curtain Rising for a full analysis of the Miami game.