Week 1 power rankings roundup: Steelers tumble with offensive uncertainty
As it's been since the decline of Ben Roethlisberger, the Pittsburgh Steelers are on the steps of the basement of the NFL power rankings -- they can either go up or down from here.
Pittsburgh could rise in the rankings if Russell Wilson starts to sway haters with an above-average performance on Sunday. But with the uncertainty at the two most important positions on offense -- quarterback and wide receiver -- the Magic 8 ball says, "Outlook not so good."
Here's a look at where the Steelers stand in the Week 1 power rankings roundup as the Steelers travel to Atlanta to take on Kirk Cousins' Falcons.
ESPN
Current ranking: 20
Author: Mike Clay
Author's take:
Our take:
It's true that Russell Wilson's short-lived time in Denver didn't turn out how he or the team wanted, but it still produced 6,594 yards, 42 touchdowns and only 19 interceptions. These are numbers the Steelers haven't seen in quite some time.
CBS Sports
Current ranking: 19
Author: Pete Prisco
Author's take:
Our take:
It's tough to predict what Mike Tomlin foresees happening at the quarterback spot in 2024 beyond naming Russell Wilson the starter. One would think that he's on a short leash, and if he underperforms to the point of losing games, the Steelers will become Justin Fields' team.
USA Today
Current ranking: 21
Author: Nate Davis
Author's take:
QB2 Justin Fields came in second during a positional battle he probably should have won. The team came in second in a bid to land Aiyuk ... that always felt a little far-fetched. Close but no cigar already seems to be defining this squad.
Our take:
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