Ranking wide receiver trios on the Steelers' 2024 schedule
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Oct 30, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) runs past Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) and linebacker Myles Jack (51) during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
On paper, the Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 schedule is daunting, presenting the third-toughest based on opponents' 2023 win percentage. The pass defense will be tested often this season, starting with Atlanta Falcons' Drake London in Week 1.
Here is our ranking of the wide receiver corps the Steelers will face in 2024.
1. A.J. Brown/DeVonta Smith/Jahan Dotson - Philadelphia Eagles
CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 26: Ja'Marr Chase #1 of the Cincinnati Bengals catches a pass in front of Joey Porter Jr. #24 of the Pittsburgh Steelers at Paycor Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
3. Drake London/Darnell Mooney/Ray-Ray McCloud - Atlanta Falcons
Dec 4, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Arthur Maulet (35) breaks up a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) catches a pass against Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Steven Nelson (22) in the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
5. Rashee Rice/Marquise Brown/Xavier Worthy - Kansas City Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 13: Wide receiver Rashee Rice #4 of the Kansas City Chiefs carries the ball during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Miami Dolphins at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 13, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
6. Amari Cooper/Jerry Jeudy/Elijah Moore - Cleveland Browns
Sep 22, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (2) catches a touchdown pass between Pittsburgh Steelers safety Terrell Edmunds (34) and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) during the first quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-USA TODAY Sports
7. Davante Adams/Jakobi Meyers/Tre Tucker - Las Vegas Raiders
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 24: Davante Adams #17 of the Las Vegas Raiders is chased by Montravius Adams #57, Kwon Alexander #54 and Minkah Fitzpatrick #39 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the third quarter at Allegiant Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)
8. Garrett Wilson/Mike Williams/Xavier Gipson - New York Jets
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 02: Garrett Wilson #17 of the New York Jets makes a catch past Arthur Maulet #35 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
9. Terry McLaurin/Olamide Zaccheaus/Noah Brown - Washington Commanders
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10. Michael Pittman/Josh Downs/Adonai Mitchell - Indianapolis Colts
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 16: Levi Wallace #29 of the Pittsburgh Steelers pushes Michael Pittman Jr. #11 of the Indianapolis Colts out of bounds during the second quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 16, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
Oct 8, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee (23) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports
12. Courtland Sutton/Josh Reynolds/Marvin Mims Jr. - Denver Broncos
Oct 10, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) runs after a catch as Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Robert Spillane (41) defends during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 21: Josh Palmer #5 of the Los Angeles Chargers is tackled by Arthur Maulet #35 and Devin Bush #55 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the third quarter at SoFi Stadium on November 21, 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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