The Pittsburgh Steelers moved to 8-6 on the season and continue to hold firm atop the AFC North with a 28-15 victory over the Miami Dolphins (6-8) on Monday night. While the win moves Pittsburgh one step closer to the playoffs, the loss officially eliminates Miami from postseason contention.

Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers came into “Monday Night Football” knowing they needed a crucial win against the Miami Dolphins to strengthen their hold atop the AFC North after the Baltimore Ravens ’ 24-0 shutout of the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.

It's "Monday Night Football" from frigid Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh where the Miami Dolphins (6-7) are hoping to keep their very slim NFL playoff hopes alive when they take on the Steelers (7-6).

Pittsburgh moves to 8-6 with a 28-15 win, while Miami’s playoff hopes come to an end with the loss at Acrisure Stadium

After the Steelers beat the Dolphins on Monday Night Football, they have a one-game lead over the Ravens in the AFC North and are the favorites to win the division. Rodgers said after the game that he’s excited by the prospect of a playoff game in Pittsbuirgh.

Marquez Valdes-Scantling joins Aaron Rodgers in combo Steelers, Packers NFL history originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. A little bit of a Green Bay Packers reunion took place on Monday Night Football.

Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers had a quiet first half against the Dolphins in Week 15, but still managed to take a 7-3 lead into halftime of their Monday Night Football matchup. After punting on their first three possessions, Rodgers led Pittsburgh on a 12-play, 60 yard drive in the final minutes of the second quarter.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers connects with wide receiver DK Metcalf over the middle for a 22-yard catch into Miami Dolphins territory.