Behind the Steel Curtain
Predicting every game on the Steelers’ schedule
With the Pittsburgh Steelers’ schedule now known, I’ll do what I do every year and predict every game on their schedule the week of the schedule release.
NOTE: These predictions are under the assumption that Aaron Rodgers is signing with the Steelers
In the matchup of duel-revenge games with Justin Fields and (likely) Aaron Rodgers, the Steelers will come out on top over first-year head coach Aaron Glenn.
Final Prediction: Steelers 20, Jets 16
I’m very low on the Seahawks. Getting rid of Geno Smith, but signing Sam Darnold, felt like a lateral move at best. DK Metcalf will also be very motivated to defeat his old team.
Final Prediction: Steelers 23, Seahawks 13
The Steelers have lost eight of their last nine against the Patriots, and haven’t won in New England since 2008. The Patriots will be a playoff team in 2025, and this is where the Steelers suffer their first loss.
Final Prediction: Patriots 23, Steelers 17
I seem to be lower on the Vikings than the consensus. J.J. McCarthy is practically a rookie, and there is no way a 14-win magic carpet ride takes place again.
Final Prediction: Steelers 17, Vikings 13
Maybe Kenny Pickett will start against the Steelers (fingers crossed).
Final Prediction: Steelers 27, Browns 13
The Bengals are my pick to win the AFC North. Baltimore has won it two years in a row, and no team has ever won the division three straight times. That offense will continue to be deadly, and the defense will improve by default.
Final Prediction: Bengals 28, Steelers 20
The Packers are my pick to get the No. 1 seed in the NFC, and they’ll hand the Steelers their second straight loss.
Final Prediction: Packers 27, Steelers 24
The Colts have had the Steelers’ number over the last two years. That ends this season, as Pittsburgh will probably be playing Daniel Jones at this point.
Final Prediction: Steelers 30, Colts 17
The last time the Steelers played the Chargers in Los Angeles, Ben Roethlisberger had one of his last great quarterback duels with Justin Herbert, and the Steelers lost 41-37. It’ll be a toss-up, but I’ll give the edge to the Chargers at home.
Final Prediction: Chargers 24, Steelers 22
The Steelers get a big division win at home after losing three of their last four.
Final Prediction: Steelers 27, Bengals 23
Aaron Rodgers still owns the Bears, even though Chicago will be a very fun team in 2025.
Final Prediction: Steelers 31, Bears 27
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