Are the Steelers legitimate Super Bowl Contenders?

The Titans are the only AFC team with a better record, so you have to take the Steelers seriously,

they have been winning ugly sometimes, but....

they HAVE been winning,

and they've been"In" all the games they've played,

no one has been blowing them out,

The defense keeps it close, and if Ben can gets little more confidence, and consistency, they can beat anyone..

No. Defense does win championships, but not without some form of running game, or Trent Dilfer.

Yes, your absoelutly right. Defense winschampionships. Plus we all know Big ben is clutch. We the steelers havea good chance this year

they do say defense wins championships but in order to even get to the championship you have to score. In order to win a game you have to score so im gonna say no no no

their biggest problem is their crappy offensive line. they have talent at RB, QB, and WR. they have playmakers, but their line sucks bad. If their line can get it together, then yes, they have as much talent as anyone in football. They've been winning, but even in those wins their offense hasnt' been spectacular. I think they are legit though.

Why not? 3 seasons ago they didn't look better than this and they won. Big Ben had not even established as a top QB.

Not unless they get their running game established. Having Roethlisberger throw the ball 41 times a game is going get turnovers and eventually get him killed behind that line.

Yes, thryre 8-3 and they have a great defense.

Yes, but so are at least 5 other teams in the AFC.

No, even the Panthers have a better record this year. The Jets are probably going to be there, and the Panthers are not far behind.