The Pittsburgh Steelers' second half of the 2024 season—AKA the nine-game stretch of doom—has finally arrived, with the Week 10 matchup against the Washington Commanders serving as the starting point. Can Pittsburgh prove the doubters wrong and showcase why the team will be relevant come January? Here are five bold predictions for the Week 10 contest against Washington.

Steelers' monstrous three-headed RB unit goes over 200 yards rushing:

Washington is a bottom-five team against the run, and Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren, and Cordarrelle Patterson will prove why.

Calvin Austin III breaks 100-yards receiving, complicating the WR2 battle:

Austin won't bow out of the WR2 competition without a fight and delivers his best game of the season in Week 10.

The Commanders' offensive line limits Pittsburgh's pass rush to just one sack:

The Washington O-line is one of the better units in the NFL, and a mobile QB in Jayden Daniels may create problems for Watt and company.

Steelers' defense fails to record a turnover:

Another one of Washington's strengths—ball protection—is pivotal in Week 10. Expect a disciplined Commanders offense to avoid turnovers entirely.

Pittsburgh cement themselves as Super Bowl contenders with Week 10 win:

While the Commanders' offensive line and ball security present challenges, the Steelers are one of the NFL's most complete teams. Pittsburgh wins a close one in Week 10, 34-31.

This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Bold predictions for the Steelers vs Commanders, Week 10