Oct 28, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) and linebacker T.J. Watt (90) at the line of scrimmage against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
The Pittsburgh Steelers did about as well through the first eight games as anyone could have predicted and are currently 6-2 and on top of the AFC North. In our preseason predictions, we had the Steelers going 5-3 so we feel pretty good about that.
But we had the wheels falling off in what looked like a brutal second half of the year. Now, with the Steelers playing this week along with the struggles of the rest of the AFC North, we like Pittsburgh's chances much better. Here are our updated predicted wins and losses for the final nine games of the season.
Week 10 – Nov 10 – At Commanders
Oct 27, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) reaches for a first down but is short during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears at Commanders Field. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
Prediction: WIN (7-2)
Week 11 – Nov 17 – vs Ravens
Oct 27, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) runs with the ball as Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) pursues during the first half at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Prediction: LOSS
Week 12 – Nov 21 – At Browns (TNF)
Oct 27, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) looks back for a tipped ball against the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images
Prediction: WIN (8-3)
Week 13 – Dec 1 – At Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) tries to break free from Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Isaiah Rodgers (34) at Paycor Stadium Sunday October 27, 2024. The Bengals lost 37-17 and remain winless at home.
Prediction: WIN (9-3)
Week 14 – Dec 8 – vs Browns
Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Jack Conklin (78) blocks Baltimore Ravens linebacker Tavius Robinson (95) for quarterback Jameis Winston (5) during the first half of an NFL football game at Huntington Bank Field, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Prediction: LOSS (9-4)
Week 15 – Dec 15 – At Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and running back Saquon Barkley are the top-ranked fantasy players at their positions over the remainder of the season.
Prediction: WIN (10-4)
Week 16 – Dec 21 – At Ravens (Saturday)
Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Shelby Harris (93) closes in on Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during the second half of an NFL football game at Huntington Bank Field, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Prediction: WIN (11-4)
Week 17 – Dec 25 – vs Chiefs (Christmas)
Oct 27, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) reacts after the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Prediction: LOSS (11-5)
Week 18 – Jan 5 – vs Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) stands on the sidelines after throwing an interception in the 4th quarter at Paycor Stadium on Sunday, October 27, 2024. The Bengals lost to the Philadelphia Eagles 37-17 and remain winless at home.
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