Steelers full season prediction thread

[EzraTank]

What do you have them doing this season? I have them going 9-8 and staying stuck in mediocrity forever under "I never have a losing season, but never win a playoff game Tomlin".

Week1 @ Atlanta - Win
Week2 @ Broncos - Loss
Week3 vs Chargers - Loss
Week4 @ Indy - Win
Week5 vs Dallas - Loss
Week6 @ Raiders - Win
Week7 vs Jets - Win
Week8 vs Giants - Win
BYE
Week10 @ Redskins - Win
Week11 vs Ravens - Win
Week12 @ Browns - Loss
Week13 @ Bengals - Loss
Week14 vs Browns - Win
Week15 @ Eagles - Loss
Week16 @ Ravens - Loss
Week17 vs Chiefs - Loss
Week18 vs Bengals - Win

I think I'm being generous with this schedule as well, a 7-10 season would not shock me at all.

[Born2Steel]

13-0 before losing last 4.

[SteeleReign]

Week1 @ Atlanta - Loss
Week2 @ Broncos - Win
Week3 vs Chargers - Win
Week4 @ Indy - Loss
Week5 vs Dallas - Loss
Week6 @ Raiders - Win
Week7 vs Jets - Loss
Week8 vs Giants - Win
BYE
Week10 @ Redskins - Loss
Week11 vs Ravens - Win
Week12 @ Browns - Loss
Week13 @ Bengals - Loss
Week14 vs Browns - Win
Week15 @ Eagles - Loss
Week16 @ Ravens - Loss
Week17 vs Chiefs - Loss
Week18 vs Bengals - Win

7-10 for me. Some serious depth questions at WR and the secondary. Not sure how the oline/QB sitch will play out.

If the oline really gels and the playaction game works, I can see a 9-10 win season.

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[Edman]

I think the Steelers will be right where they've always been. In the middle of the pack of the conference, chasing the 7th seed and scoreboard watching in Week 18.

[polamalubeast]

9-8

[hawaiiansteeler]

9-8

Tomlin never has a losing season!

[steelcityboyz]

5-12 first losing season for Big Mike.

[Steeler-in-west]

11-6, couple more wins imo, chargers and broncos, one of those has to be a win, and we finally break the streak and win in Philly. I think were better on both sides of the ball this year

[pczach]

11-6, couple more wins imo, chargers and broncos, one of those has to be a win, and we finally break the streak and win in Philly. I think were better on both sides of the ball this year

I thought more people here would be predicting higher win totals. I would think that 10 wins should be the expected floor of this team.

I don't understand how all the people that thought Kenny Pickett sucked don't think the team will be much better than last season. They improved just about everywhere and they upgraded the quarterback position based on the opinions of nearly everyone here.

Are people really trying to hedge their bets and lower expectations to take pressure off of Tomlin? Every single person that has claimed that Russell Wilson and Justin Fields are huge upgrades over last year's quarterback room should be expecting big things this season. I don't understand the pessimism.

They upgraded the QB
They upgraded the offensive coordinator
They upgraded the OL. Frazier is an upgrade over anything this team has had for several seasons. The offensive tackles are young and talented. There is more talent and depth at every OL position.
The TE room is a year more experienced and should be better.
The OLB position is loaded and more experienced.
They upgraded the secondary and are more experienced. Porter has a year under his belt and Trice is back. Minkah can play his natural role as center fielder. They added a quality CB. Much better overall talent.
Another killer draft in the books to raise the overall talent level of the roster.

Everything points to this roster being much better, and the team should improve as the season goes on with all the young talent.

[86WARD]

Week1 @ Atlanta - Win
Week2 @ Broncos - Win
Week3 vs Chargers - Loss
Week4 @ Indy - Win
Week5 vs Dallas - Loss
Week6 @ Raiders - Loss
Week7 vs Jets - Loss
Week8 vs Giants - Win
BYE
Week10 @ Redskins - Win
Week11 vs Ravens - Win
Week12 @ Browns - Loss
Week13 @ Bengals - Loss
Week14 vs Browns - Win
Week15 @ Eagles - Loss
Week16 @ Ravens - Loss
Week17 vs Chiefs - Loss
Week18 vs Bengals - Win

8-9.

[SteeleReign]

Tougher schedule. Many tough games, close scores. Could go either way.

Until I see the product perform "in stadiums on Sunday", I'm expecting early growing pains. That, coupled with a brutal second half, leans me toward a losing record.

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[polamalubeast]

I thought more people here would be predicting higher win totals. I would think that 10 wins should be the expected floor of this team.

I don't understand how all the people that thought Kenny Pickett sucked don't think the team will be much better than last season. They improved just about everywhere and they upgraded the quarterback position based on the opinions of nearly everyone here.

Are people really trying to hedge their bets and lower expectations to take pressure off of Tomlin? Every single person that has claimed that Russell Wilson and Justin Fields are huge upgrades over last year's quarterback room should be expecting big things this season. I don't understand the pessimism.

They upgraded the QB
They upgraded the offensive coordinator
They upgraded the OL. Frazier is an upgrade over anything this team has had for several seasons. The offensive tackles are young and talented. There is more talent and depth at every OL position.
The TE room is a year more experienced and should be better.
The OLB position is loaded and more experienced.
They upgraded the secondary and are more experienced. Porter has a year under his belt and Trice is back. Minkah can play his natural role as center fielder. They added a quality CB. Much better overall talent.
Another killer draft in the books to raise the overall talent level of the roster.

Everything points to this roster being much better, and the team should improve as the season goes on with all the young talent.

They have a very tough schedule on paper and the steelers were not a true 10 wins team last year.....They were 9-2 in one score game,so they need to be much much better,I don't think you can have so many win in one score game 2 years in a row....Just ask to the vikings last season

[DesertSteel]

Week1 @ Atlanta - Win
Week2 @ Broncos - Win
Week3 vs Chargers - Win
Week4 @ Indy - Loss
Week5 vs Dallas - Win
Week6 @ Raiders - Win
Week7 vs Jets - Loss
Week8 vs Giants - Win
BYE
Week10 @ Redskins - Win
Week11 vs Ravens - Win
Week12 @ Browns - Win
Week13 @ Bengals - Loss
Week14 vs Browns - Win
Week15 @ Eagles - Win
Week16 @ Ravens - Loss
Week17 vs Chiefs - Loss
Week18 vs Bengals - Win

12-5 it is.

[pczach]

Week1 @ Atlanta - Win
Week2 @ Broncos - Win
Week3 vs Chargers - Win
Week4 @ Indy - Loss
Week5 vs Dallas - Win
Week6 @ Raiders - Win
Week7 vs Jets - Loss
Week8 vs Giants - Win
BYE
Week10 @ Redskins - Win
Week11 vs Ravens - Win
Week12 @ Browns - Win
Week13 @ Bengals - Loss
Week14 vs Browns - Win
Week15 @ Eagles - Win
Week16 @ Ravens - Loss
Week17 vs Chiefs - Loss
Week18 vs Bengals - Win

12-5 it is.

That's more like it!

[El Kabong]

11-6

Tomlin's not going to have a losing season. It's like a law of physics.

[Born2Steel]

I thought more people here would be predicting higher win totals. I would think that 10 wins should be the expected floor of this team.

I don't understand how all the people that thought Kenny Pickett sucked don't think the team will be much better than last season. They improved just about everywhere and they upgraded the quarterback position based on the opinions of nearly everyone here.

Are people really trying to hedge their bets and lower expectations to take pressure off of Tomlin? Every single person that has claimed that Russell Wilson and Justin Fields are huge upgrades over last year's quarterback room should be expecting big things this season. I don't understand the pessimism.

They upgraded the QB
They upgraded the offensive coordinator
They upgraded the OL. Frazier is an upgrade over anything this team has had for several seasons. The offensive tackles are young and talented. There is more talent and depth at every OL position.
The TE room is a year more experienced and should be better.
The OLB position is loaded and more experienced.
They upgraded the secondary and are more experienced. Porter has a year under his belt and Trice is back. Minkah can play his natural role as center fielder. They added a quality CB. Much better overall talent.
Another killer draft in the books to raise the overall talent level of the roster.

Everything points to this roster being much better, and the team should improve as the season goes on with all the young talent.

In all honesty I do believe the defense is prepped to be special. The offense is young, new, and unknown. I predict they will be good. Much better than the last 3-4 seasons.

As per the usual though, everything depends on staying healthy and how fast the OL comes together. You are right in one respect I wasn't considering. We won't have to put up with Checkdown Kenny this time around. Or Oops I dropped it again Diontae.

[DesertSteel]

I think the Steelers will be right where they've always been. In the middle of the pack of the conference, chasing the 7th seed and scoreboard watching in Week 18.

According to your signature they’re winning the Super Bowl this year.

[Voice of Reason]

I've already said it several times on this board. 7-10

[86WARD]

I thought more people here would be predicting higher win totals. I would think that 10 wins should be the expected floor of this team.

I don't understand how all the people that thought Kenny Pickett sucked don't think the team will be much better than last season. They improved just about everywhere and they upgraded the quarterback position based on the opinions of nearly everyone here.

Are people really trying to hedge their bets and lower expectations to take pressure off of Tomlin? Every single person that has claimed that Russell Wilson and Justin Fields are huge upgrades over last year's quarterback room should be expecting big things this season. I don't understand the pessimism.

They upgraded the QB
They upgraded the offensive coordinator
They upgraded the OL. Frazier is an upgrade over anything this team has had for several seasons. The offensive tackles are young and talented. There is more talent and depth at every OL position.
The TE room is a year more experienced and should be better.
The OLB position is loaded and more experienced.
They upgraded the secondary and are more experienced. Porter has a year under his belt and Trice is back. Minkah can play his natural role as center fielder. They added a quality CB. Much better overall talent.
Another killer draft in the books to raise the overall talent level of the roster.

Everything points to this roster being much better, and the team should improve as the season goes on with all the young talent.

Team can improve, which I think it vastly did. However, so did other teams in their division and they are playing a more difficult schedule. Hence, I think they come in right around, like less then they did last season. I still think they need OL help and WR help.

[polamalubeast]

Week1 @ Atlanta W
Week2 @ Broncos L
Week3 vs Chargers W
Week4 @ Indy L
Week5 vs Dallas L
Week6 @ Raiders W
Week7 vs Jets L
Week8 vs Giants W
BYE
Week10 @ Redskins W
Week11 vs Ravens L
Week12 @ Browns L
Week13 @ Bengals L
Week14 vs Browns W
Week15 @ Eagles L
Week16 @ Ravens W
Week17 vs Chiefs W
Week18 vs Bengals W

9-8,so the non losing season streak continue

[Born2Steel]

We don't know this Falcons team yet. Could go either way. I pick us. W
Russ returns to Denver and leaves with the W
Chargers at home where our defense shines. W
Steelers win a close one in Indy. W
Once again our defense dominates over the Cowboys. W
Raiders are trying to out do the Patriots and get 1st pick. W
Back to back New York teams come to Pittsburgh. Both leave with losses. W W
At Commanders after our bye. W
Ravens week! Once again Tomlin gets the victory over Harbaugh. W
@Browns then @Bengals. Winning in Ohio streak continues even without Ben. W W
Steelers get their 2nd win over the Browns in just 3 weeks. W
Steelers go into their annual slump and lose 4 straight right before the playoffs start. L L L L

13-4

[Steeler-in-west]

I thought more people here would be predicting higher win totals. I would think that 10 wins should be the expected floor of this team.

I don't understand how all the people that thought Kenny Pickett sucked don't think the team will be much better than last season. They improved just about everywhere and they upgraded the quarterback position based on the opinions of nearly everyone here.

Are people really trying to hedge their bets and lower expectations to take pressure off of Tomlin? Every single person that has claimed that Russell Wilson and Justin Fields are huge upgrades over last year's quarterback room should be expecting big things this season. I don't understand the pessimism.

They upgraded the QB
They upgraded the offensive coordinator
They upgraded the OL. Frazier is an upgrade over anything this team has had for several seasons. The offensive tackles are young and talented. There is more talent and depth at every OL position.
The TE room is a year more experienced and should be better.
The OLB position is loaded and more experienced.
They upgraded the secondary and are more experienced. Porter has a year under his belt and Trice is back. Minkah can play his natural role as center fielder. They added a quality CB. Much better overall talent.
Another killer draft in the books to raise the overall talent level of the roster.

Everything points to this roster being much better, and the team should improve as the season goes on with all the young talent.

yeah i dont agree with the 9 or less win totals. If we dont have major injuries (Watt) and Wilson still has something left in the tank we should do well. First half of the season should be very manageable, second will be tougher. But like you said were upgraded all over the place. It is a no excuse season. This is what Tomlin wanted, scuttle the first round draftee and upgrade to a seasoned vet with lots of past success. If it succeeds great, kudos to Tomlin and his staff, but if it doesnt, he should take the majority of the blame.

[polamalubeast]

yeah i dont agree with the 9 or less win totals. If we dont have major injuries (Watt) and Wilson still has something left in the tank we should do well. First half of the season should be very manageable, second will be tougher. But like you said were upgraded all over the place. It is a no excuse season. This is what Tomlin wanted, scuttle the first round draftee and upgrade to a seasoned vet with lots of past success. If it succeeds great, kudos to Tomlin and his staff, but if it doesnt, he should take the majority of the blame.

I agree

[DesertSteel]

I go into every season with lots of optimism. I choose that in my sports fandom. I have enough realism in my actual life. This stuff is just a game. If they crash and burn, I'll be right back next year doing the same thing.

[Born2Steel]

I go into every season with lots of optimism. I choose that in my sports fandom. I have enough realism in my actual life. This stuff is just a game. If they crash and burn, I'll be right back next year doing the same thing.

100%

[Rocky Mtn.]

I go into every season with lots of optimism. I choose that in my sports fandom. I have enough realism in my actual life. This stuff is just a game. If they crash and burn, I'll be right back next year doing the same thing.

This.

[Steeler-in-west]

I go into every season with lots of optimism. I choose that in my sports fandom. I have enough realism in my actual life. This stuff is just a game. If they crash and burn, I'll be right back next year doing the same thing.

Agreed, its just a game but it and this forum are a good escape from real life. If its a down year they’ll bounce back. This post Ben era is nothing compared to the 80’s

[DesertSteel]

Agreed, it’s just a game but it and this forum are a good escape from real life. If it’s a down year they’ll bounce back. This post Ben era is nothing compared to the 80’s

Right. This stuff is just an outlet to forget about the grinds of life.

[tube517]

Right. This stuff is just an outlet to forget about the grinds of life.

Yep. Sports esp the Steelers is what Iook forward to. I don't like to be bothered on Sunday. Our local Steeler group has a different bar or restaurant that meets weekly so I have that option

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[pczach]

They have a very tough schedule on paper and the steelers were not a true 10 wins team last year.....They were 9-2 in one score game,so they need to be much much better,I don't think you can have so many win in one score game 2 years in a row....Just ask to the vikings last season

If not for Tomlin's mind-numbing decision to give inexplicable starts to Trubisky, last year's teams probably wins two more games. They were a legit 10-win team. I just don't want to hear about one-score games. They would most likely have won 12 games if Pickett or Rudolph started the games Trubisky did.