On the strength Lonnie Chisenhall Jersey of a strong finish and an even more impre sive offseason, expectations are relatively high for the 2023 . After consecutive nine-win seasons, Mike Tomlin's team is expected to make a jump this season that includes a spot in the AFC playoffs.There are several reasons to believe that the black and yellow will be in the AFC playoff mix this season. For starters, the Steelers will play a third-place schedule for the first time since 2012. Opponents aside, the Steelers po se s one of the tougher defenses and a young offense that should be vastly better than it was a year ago, led by second-year quarterback .Before embarking on a po sible playoff run, the Steelers will first have to get through their 17-game regular season. Here's a complete breakdown of Pittsburgh's 2023 schedule (you can see the the Steelers' entire schedule below) that includes notable schedule observations, the toughest stretch and pivotal matchups. We'll also make game-by-game picks that will ultimately conclude with a final projected win-lo s record for the black and gold.WeekOpponentDateTime (ET)TV149ersSept. 101 p.m.Fox2 (MNF)Sept. 188:15 p.m.ABC3at (SNF)Sept. 248:20 p.m.NBC4at TexansOct. 11 p.m.CBS5RavensOct. 81 p.m.CBS6BYE7at RamsOct. 224:05 p.m.Fox8JaguarsOct. 291 p.m.CBS9Titans (TNF)Nov. 28:15 p.m.Prime Video10PackersNov. 121 p.m.CBS11at BrownsNov. 191 p.m.CBS12at BengalsNov. 261 p.m.CBS13CardinalsDec. 31 p.m.CBS14Patriots (TNF)Dec. 78:15 p.m.Amazon15at ColtsTBDTBDTBD16BengalsDec. 234:30 p.m.NBC17at SeahawksDec. 314:05 p.m.Fox18at RavensJan. 6 or 7TBDTBDWeek 6 byeNine road games, eight road gamesFirst Week 1 home opener since 2014Four prime time games (three at home)Two "Thursday Night Football" games (both at home)25th ranked strength of schedule (opponents had a combined .470 winning percentage in 2022)Eight games against teams that made the playoffs in 2022Po sible matchups against young QB's that include rookies and Anthony Richardson, Jordan Love, and Trey Lance/Brock PurdyThe saved the Steelers' toughest stretch of the schedule for last. After facing the Colts in Indianapolis in Week 15, the Steelers will host the two-time defending AFC North champion Bengals at home on Dec. 23. They'll then finish the season with two road games against teams that made the playoffs last season. The first game will be a trip out to Seattle to face Pete Carroll's Seahawks. They will then close out the season with a game in Baltimore against their arch rival.There were a lot to pick from, but we recently narrowed the Steelers' must see games down to the five matchups below. if you want to read a complete breakdown of each game and why they were chosen.Week 1 vs. 49ersWeek 3 at RaidersWeek 14 vs. PatriotsWeek 16 vs. BengalsWeek 18 vs. RavensYou may have noticed that the Browns are the only AFC North team that wasn't included in the above list of pivotal/must see games. Rest a sured that both matchups with Cleveland will also be key for the Steelers and their pursuit of a playoff berth. Each AFC North team went 3-3 inside the division last year, so it would go a long way B.J. Upton Jersey if Pittsburgh was able to sweep one of their division foes while splitting with the other two.Week 1:--Look for the Steelers to try to put constant pre sure on whoever is playing quarterback for the 49ers. Pittsburgh will win this game if they can pre sure the 49ers' QB while also containing the big three of , and . On offense, it'll come down to the effectivene s of the running game and Pickett taking care of the ball and doing his part on weighty downs.Score: Steelers 16, 49ers 13Weeks 2 11: Cleveland Browns -- Pittsburgh split with its historic rival last season after sweeping them in 2021. The Browns used running backto outlast the Steelers in their first matchup of the 2022 season. In Week 18, the Steelers exacted a measure of payback while sacking(who was suspended during Cleveland's Week 3 win over Pittsburgh) seven times and intercepting him twice. The Browns are expected to air it out more this season with Watson. While that lead to more points, that may not nece sarily be a good thing for a Browns team that has had a good deal of succe s in the past by leaning on Chubb and the running game.Week 2: Steelers 24, Browns 10Week 11: Browns 23, Steelers 17Week 3: at Raiders -- The Raiders' deep receiving corps, led by , and Jakobi Myers, may be too much for Pittsburgh's young secondary at this point in the season. Throw in the fact that the Raiders also have the reigning NFL rushing champion in , this has the potential to be the Steelers' first road lo s of the 2023. Win or lose, the Steelers will undoubtedly grow from playing a Raiders team that will test team at receiver, running back and edge rushers with and .Score: Raiders 20, Steelers 17Week 4: at--Cla sic rebound game? Think again, as Houston has put together a solid roster for first year head coach . The Texans have put together a roster that has a nice blend of young and veteran players, including rookies C.J Stroud and . and veterans , , , and , among others. Houston won't be a push over, but this still a very winnable game for the Steelers, who will likely look to take advantage of Corey Kluber Jersey Stroud's youth and inexperience at the pro level.Score: Steelers 23, Texans 16Weeks 5 18:--Pittsburgh is 5-1 against its main rival since the start of the 2020 season. The Steelers are 2-1 all-time against Ravens quarterback, with Jackson's lone win over Pittsburgh taking place back in 2019. Jackson, who recently signed a long-term deal with Baltimore, will have a deeper receiver corps this season than at any previous point in his career, led by tight endand wideouts,and rookie.Week 5: Steelers 19, Ravens 13Week 18: Steelers 23, Ravens 20Week 7: at--Speaking of history, this game will mark the first time the Steelers will face the Rams in Los Angeles since the Rams moved back to Hollywood in 2016. Diehard Steelers fans know that Pittsburgh won its fourth and final title of the 1970s at the Rams' expense inXIV. The current Rams squad is young but boasts a future Hall of Fame player in Pittsburgh native.Score: Steelers 30, Rams 20Week 8: Jacksonville Jaguars -- Several Steelers fans cringed when they saw this team on the schedule. The Jaguars, after all, upset Tomlin's first team in the 2007 playoffs and a decade later handed Pittsburgh one of its all-time worst playoff lo ses. History aside, this should be a fun matchup between two teams that won nine games last year. The Steelers will have their hands full against, but Jacksonville's defense is no picnic, either, led by linebacker Josh Allen.Score: Jaguars 20, Steelers 16Week 9:-- It's hard to figure out what type of team the Titans will be in 2023. Mike Vrabel's squad is no doubt going through a transition, but the Titans still have one of the league's best players in running back. Vrabel has a history of doing more with le s, so this game could be an interesting one if the Steelers allow the Titans to hang around.Score: Steelers 17, Titans 13Week 10:--Pittsburgh will Satchel Paige Jersey get its first look at the Packers withunder center. Love may not be, but he will have some pretty good weapons to work with next season in running backsand; wideouts,and rookie; and rookie tight endsand. Defensively, the Packers were stout against the pa s last year but were near the bottom of the league against the run.Score: Steelers 27, Packers 17Week 12 16:--The Steelers split last year's season series against Cincinnati after they were broomed by the Bengals in 2021. Rest a sured, Pickett will look to test the Bengals' revamped secondary that lost three starters during the offseason, most notably free safety . On offense, the Bengals only got better this offseason with the addition of three-time left tackle Jr.Week 12: Bengals 31, Steelers 24Week 16: Steelers 24, Bengals 17Week 13:--Arizona limped through a 4-13 season a year ago. The Cardinals switched coaches this offseason after hiring former defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon. This game will be a homecoming for , a standout at Pitt who was named to his first Pro Bowl as a member of the Steelers. Conner is part of a solid Cardinals offense that also features quarterback , wideouts , and , and tight end .Score: Steelers 31, Cardinals 24Week 14:--On paper, the Steelers have the superior team. But Brandon Guyer Jersey given the Steelers' 4-13 record against Bill Belichick-led Patriots teams, no one in Pittsburgh is cro sing this game off as a win. That being said, the Steelers should be able to take care of busine s this time around after several self-inflicted wounds allowed New England to leave Pittsburgh with a 17-14 win last season.Score: Steelers 20, Patriots 17Week 15: at--Pittsburgh heads back to Indianapolis a year after edging the Colts in the Hoosier State on "Monday Night Football." This will be the Steelers' first look at rookie quarterback , who scored 29 total touchdowns during his final season at Florida. Richardson will look to snap the Steelers' five-game winning streak against the Colts in games played in Indianapolis.Score:Colts 19, Steelers 16Week 17: at--This game has the makings of an old school, smash-mouth style of game between two run-oriented teams. Along with running back , the Seahawks also po se s a formidable receiving trio of , and rookie .Score: Seahawks 28, Steelers 24Final record: 11-6
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