SEATTLE (AP) On the list of the NFL's winningest coaches, Pete Carroll and Mike Tomlin are linked by proximity and succe s.Carroll ranks 13th all-time with 180 wins between the regular season and the playoffs. Right behind him is Tomlin, with 179 victories.Despite being among the league's longest-tenured coaches, the two have met only four times previously heading into Sundays matchup between the Steelers and the Seahawks.Even though their teams have rarely cro sed paths, theres a healthy respect between the two leaders.ADVERTISEMENT Hes a really good man, Carroll said. Theyve had the good fortune of having him Michael Jordan Jersey for years; 16 years and never had a losing season. Thats a pretty good mark, thats hard to get that done. I have the ultimate respect for him.This fifth matchup between the coaches is arguably the most important to date because of what is at stake. Both teams have playoff hopes, although the path for Seattle is clearer.The Seahawks (8-7) need wins over the Steelers and at Arizona to make the playoffs for the 11th time in Carrolls 14 seasons.The route for Pittsburgh (8-7) to the playoffs is more complicated. But after snapping a three-game losing streak , the Steelers at least have a po sible path to navigate. Jerian Grant Jersey Beating the Seahawks and knocking off Baltimore in Week 18 would put the Steelers in a good position. But even a lo s to Seattle wouldnt entirely eliminate Pittsburgh, depending on what happens elsewhere in the AFC.A win would also ensure yet another season finishing at or above .500 for Tomlin.This season has featured striking similarities for both teams some unexplainable lo ses, a bunch of close wins and an untimely losing streak. The Seahawks lost four straight before with consecutive 20-17 wins over Philadelphia and Tenne see the past two weeks.After starting 7-4, the Steelers lost three straight before reviving their playoff hopes with last weeks 34-11 thumping of the Bengals.The bottom line, its late December, the road is getting extremely narrow and its a big football game," Tomlin said.LATE DRAMATICSThe Seahawks have not made their victories easy on fans. Each of Seattles last four wins has been decided by a score either in the final minute of the fourth quarter or in overtime. The Seahawks beat Cleveland in Week 8 on a touchdown from Jaxon Smith-Njigba with 38 seconds left. In Week 10, Seattle needed overtime to beat Washington 29-26.The last two Jeff Green Jersey weeks have been the most dramatic. to Smith-Njigba with 28 seconds left beat Philadelphia, and last week it was to Colby Parkinson with 57 seconds remaining.MORE MASONLongtime backup quarterback Mason Rudolph will likely get a second straight start after throwing for 290 yards and a to George Pickens last week.While starter Kenny Pickett's surgically repaired right ankle felt good enough for him to practice this week, Rudolph's ability to generate the kind of big plays that have been lacking for long stretches this season made Tomlin inclined to stick with the hot hand. Not bad for someone who hadn't started a game in more than two years.Performing (in practice) and performing in stadiums are two different things, Tomlin said. And so, it was good to see it show up in the stadium, but I dont think any of us were shocked by it. Weve all seen it in stadiums with him before.FAMILIAR FACEThe Troy Brown Jr. Jersey Steelers could see a familiar face playing a prominent role for Seattles defense on Sunday. Former first-round pick Devin Bush could be in line for his first start since signing with the Seahawks in the offseason. Seattle is uncertain whether starting linebacker Jordyn Brooks will be able to play after he aggravated an ankle injury last week against Tenne see.Bush played 40 defensive snaps against the Titans. It was the second time in a month he got extensive playing time after after Brooks was initially hurt in Week 13 at Dallas. Bush has not started a game since Week 15 of last season while still with the Steelers.You have to balance the emotions of playing your former team, but also locking in and knowing what you have to do and what you have to get done, Seattle linebacker Bobby Wagner said. I feel like hell Johnathan Williams Jersey be good.PATCHWORK UNITSThe Steelers have endured plenty of roster churn at inside linebacker this season after opting not to keep Bush. Free agent signees Cole Holcomb and Kwon Alexander are both out for the season with injuries, and Elandon Roberts is also likely done for the year after sustaining a pectoral injury last week.Enter Mychal Walker, Myles Jack and Blake Martinez. Walker and Martinez joined Pittsburgh's practice squad in October, and the Steelers lured Jack out of retirement a couple of days before Thanksgiving.There are also i sues at safety, with Minkah Fitzpatrick, Keanu Neal and Damontae Kazee all unavailable due to injury or suspension. Eight-time Pro Bowler Patrick Peterson moved from cornerback to safety full-time last week, helping the Steelers generate three interceptions against Cincinnati's Jake Browning.___AP Sports Writer Will Graves contributed to this report.___AP NFL: