Pittsburgh Steelers | AFC North
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Head Coach: Mike Tomlin (18th season)
Key Additions:
- Russell Wilson (QB)
- Justin Fields (QB)
- Van Jefferson (WR)
- Patrick Queen (LB)
- Donte Jackson (CB)
Key Departures:
- Diontae Johnson (WR)
- Kenny Pickett (QB)
- Patrick Peterson (CB)
Last Season’s Results and Interesting Trends (2023):
- Overall Record: 10-7
- ATS Record: 10-7 ATS (5-12 1H ATS)
- O/U Record: 6-11 O/U
- 5-1 ATS in divisional games
- 0-3 O/U as road favorites
Last Season’s Ranks (2023):
- EPA/play (offense): 23rd
- Rush EPA (offense): 12th
- Pass EPA (offense): 25th
- EPA/play allowed (defense): 7th
- Rush EPA (defense): 11th
- Pass EPA (defense): 8th
- Plays per game: 26th
- Seconds per snap (lowest to highest): 28th
Season Schedule:
- Week 1: Atlanta Falcons (Away)
- Week 2: Denver Broncos (Away)
- Week 3: Los Angeles Chargers (Home)
- Week 4: Indianapolis Colts (Away)
- Week 5: Dallas Cowboys (Home)
- Week 6: Las Vegas Raiders (Away)
- Week 7: New York Jets (Home)
- Week 8: New York Giants (Home)
- Week 9: BYE
- Week 10: Washington Commanders (Away)
- Week 11: Baltimore Ravens (Home)
- Week 12: Cleveland Browns (Away)
- Week 13: Cincinnati Bengals (Away)
- Week 14: Cleveland Browns (Home)
- Week 15: Philadelphia Eagles (Away)
- Week 16: Baltimore Ravens (Away)
- Week 17: Kansas City Chiefs (Home)
- Week 18: Cincinnati Bengals (Home)
Commentary: The Steelers continue to epitomize the “next man up” mentality under the steady leadership of Mike Tomlin, who has a remarkable knack for getting the most out of his roster. Despite the departure of some key players, the defense remains the backbone of this team, ranking impressively across multiple categories last season. The addition of Russell Wilson as the starting quarterback marks a upgrade, but questions remain about whether the offensive line and skill positions can provide enough support for him to thrive. Justin Fields offers an intriguing backup option, potentially adding a dynamic element to the offense.
The loss of Diontae Johnson creates a void at wide receiver. The Steelers’ ability to maintain a strong divisional record (5-1 ATS in 2023) bodes well for their playoff aspirations, but they will need their offense to step up in high-stakes games, especially against tough competition late in the season. One interesting note is their 1H (5-12 1H ATS) vs. full game (10-7 ATS) splits in 2023. They started the games off slow, only to come back for the full game cover.