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The Pittsburgh Steelers went 10-7 last season, making the playoffs and avoiding a losing season for the 18th consecutive year. However, after extending their eight-year drought without a playoff win, the team made several big changes this offseason.
Pittsburgh brought in veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers and added wide receiver DK Metcalf, along with cornerback Jalen Ramsey. The moves signal an all-in approach for 2025, but the Steelers’ schedule could make it difficult to become one of the best teams in the NFL. Ahead of the 2025 NFL campaign, let’s dive into our game-by-game Steelers predictions.
It’s almost like the NFL knew Aaron Rodgers would be the Steelers’ quarterback when they were making the schedule. The New York Jets won’t view this as a revenge game, nor should they, but Rodgers will take the ‘slight’ of being released into the regular-season opener. Teammates feed off that energy, especially on defense, which will help Pittsburgh comfortably open the season with a win.
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The Steelers’ schedule in 2025 feels like a revenge tour, at least to open the season. DK Metcalf gets an early matchup against his former team, facing a Seattle Seahawks secondary that will surely provide a great challenge. While Seattle’s defense can largely keep Pittsburgh in check, it will pale in comparison to what’s happening on the other side of the ball. The Steelers’ defense will terrorize Sam Darnold, paving the way to a 2-0 record.
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Make it three consecutive wins for Pittsburgh, creating some national media buzz about whether or not this team is a Super Bowl contender. This will be another tough matchup for the Steelers’ offense, as the New England Patriots can put Christian Gonzalez on Metcalf and Carlton Davis can stay on the other side of the field. It’ll be a sluggish Sunday afternoon for Pittsburgh offensively once again. Fortunately, T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward create more than enough havoc in the Patriots’ backfield for the Steelers to pull out a win in a good defensive battle.
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A trip to Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland, goes badly for the Steelers, ending their undefeated start to the campaign. Starting with the defense, Joey Porter Jr. and Jalen Ramsey can at least keep the Minnesota Vikings’ passing game contained. However, unlike in previous games this season, the Vikings’ offensive line is much better equipped to handle the Steelers’ defensive line. What bites Pittsburgh in this one is the ease with which Brian Flores will generate...
