Game-by-game predictions for the Steelers 2025 schedule after the addition of Aaron Rodgers
Game-by-game predictions for the Steelers 2025 schedule after the addition of Aaron Rodgers
When we did our initial game-by-game predictions for the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2025 season, we did so without the benefit of having quarterback Aaron Rodgers on the team. We felt confident it would happen eventually but couldn't account for him until he was signed. Now, with Rodgers signed, we are updating our picks to see just how many more wins we give Pittsburgh now.
Week 1: @ New York Jets — Sun, Sept 7, 1:00 pm (CBS)
Pittsburgh travels to Pittsburgh and finds out they should have kept Justin Fields. LOSS
UPDATE: The Rodgers revenge tour starts here and Pittsburgh sneaks out of New Jersey with a win. WIN
Week 2: vs Seattle Seahawks — Sun, Sept 14, 1:00 pm (FOX)
A tough Seahawks defense proves to be too much for a struggling Steelers offense. LOSS
UPDATE: Coming off of that Week One win, we think the Steelers come home and get another win over the Seahawks. WIN
Week 3: @ New England Patriots — Sun, Sept 21, 1:00 pm (CBS)
The Steelers run into another tough defense, along with an improving Patriots offense. LOSS
Week 4: vs Minnesota Vikings (Ireland) — Sun, Sept 28, 9:30 am (NFLN)
A trip to Ireland proves to be the luck of the Irish for the Steelers. WIN
Week 5: BYE — Sun, Oct 5
Steelers go into the bye 1-4 and must regroup.
Week 6: vs Cleveland Browns — Sun, Oct 12, 1:00 pm (CBS)
The Browns are in as much trouble as the Steelers, so we give Pittsburgh the win. WIN
Week 7: @ Cincinnati Bengals (TNF) — Thurs, Oct 16, 8:15 pm (Prime Video)
The Bengals are an elite AFC team, so barring some big injuries, this one is a walk for Cincinnati. LOSS
Week 8: @ Green Bay Packers (SNF) — Sun, Oct 26, 8:20 pm (NBC)
The Steelers can't get away from the attacking defenses and as of now, we don't have confidence in the Steelers offense. LOSS
Week 9: vs Indianapolis Colts — Sun, Nov 2, 1:00 pm (CBS)
The Steelers finally start to get things together and squeak past the Colts. WIN
Week 10: @ Los Angeles Chargers (SNF) — Sun, Nov 9, 8:20 pm (NBC)
Najee Harris revenge tour welcomes the Steelers to town and beats Pittsburgh/ LOSS
With Rodgers in the mix, we are going to flip this one and say he outplays Justin Herbert. WIN
Week 11: vs Cincinnati Bengals — Sun, Nov 16, 1:00 pm (CBS)
We are calling for the upset in Pittsburgh, and the Steelers squeak past the Bengals. LOSS
Week 12: @ Chicago Bears — Sun, Nov 23, 1:00 pm (CBS)
We are not at all sold on Caleb Williams and the Bears, so we give the Steelers a win here. WIN
Week 13: vs Buffalo Bills — Sun, Nov 30, 4:25 pm (CBS)
The Steelers are nowhere near the same class as the Bills. LOSS
Week 14: @ Baltimore Ravens — Sun, Dec 7, 1:00 pm (CBS)
A road game against the Ravens is terrifying and Lamar Jackson is just too good. LOSS
Week 15: vs Miami Dolphins (MNF) — Mon, Dec 15, 8:15 pm (ESPN/ABC)
The Steelers typically play well on Monday night and the Dolphins are a mystery. WIN
Week 16: @ Detroit Lions — Sun, Dec 21, 4:25 pm (CBS)
The Lions are in a different class than the Steelers and could be battling for playoff position. LOSS
Week 17: @ Cleveland Browns — Sun, Dec 28, 1:00 pm (CBS)
We refuse to believe this Browns team is worse than the Steelers. WIN
Week 18: vs Baltimore Ravens — TBD (TBD)
We are giving the Steelers a win here as we predict neither team will have anything to play for by the Steelers will have pride. WIN
Final record
UPDATE: After figuring Rodgers into the formula, we give the Steelers a three-win swing to finish 10-7, which should be enough for them to sneak into the playoffs and keep head coach Mike Tomlin's streak alive.
We have the Steelers finishing the season at 7-10 and with that missing the playoffs and breaking head coach Mike Tomlin's streak of non-losing seasons. We will update our predictions again at the start of training camp, ahead of the preseason and then finally just before the start of Week One of the regular season.
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