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Examining the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback situation makes all the difference in the world for the upcoming NFL season. Will it be Aaron Rodgers or perhaps Kirk Cousins? Or Mason Rudolph? Those questions make it difficult for the Steelers’ game-by-game predictions after the 2025 schedule release.
So here’s how we’re doing this. We’re going with the Steelers as if they will have Rudolph as the starter and Will Howard as the backup. Keep that in mind as we go through the predictions.
Also, remember that the Steelers posted a record of 10-7 last season without stellar play behind center from Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. Furthermore, the Steelers have never had a losing season with Mike Tomlin as head coach.
My, oh, my. This matchup will be interesting if Rodgers decides to join the organization. It would be Rodgers against his former team and Fields against his.
Otherwise, it’s a new coach for the Jets and a renewed optimism. However, the Jets’ roster isn’t exactly primed for a playoff run. Still, look for Fields to make enough plays to keep the Jets within striking distance.
Despite the Steelers lacking a lot of big-time weapons, they still find a way to eek it out. WIN
Record: 1-0
This is a good early season matchup between a pair of teams that have a lot of question marks. The Seahawks ride with Sam Darnold at quarterback, which provides a rick opportunity for the Steelers defense to make a few game-changing plays.
We’re going with the logic that Darnold won’t be as good as last year because he’s with his fourth organization in four years. Yikes, traveling man. WIN
Record: 2-0
Oh, look how the schedule is playing out in the Steelers’ favor. Yes, the Patriots should be much improved with Mike Vrabel running the show. Plus, second-year quarterback Drake Maye should take a few steps forward.
Add in the fact the Steelers will be on the road in a play that used to be tough to win. But this time, Rudolph will make a late-game play in the form of a short scoring pass. That tips the scale toward the Steelers. WIN
Record: 3-0
The opportunities continue to arise for the Steelers to accumulate victories. It’s not that they’re a great team, but the schedule is friendly early. The Vikings will roll with J.J. McCarthy this season, meaning the Steelers will face a team with a new quarterback for the third time in four weeks.
That makes a big difference because the Steelers should be able to get after the quarterback. It will be a close game, but the Steelers will eat clock in the fourth quarter and hold on. WIN
Record: 4-0
Week 5 — Bye
Do we have a trend here? Yes, it’s another new quarterback. Whether it’s...
