Steelers @ Falcons, Sept. 8:
The Steelers invade the Falcons nest with a new/old QB Kirk Cousins at the helm. The Falcons are going to snatch a page from their ex-head coach and Steelers present Offensive Coordinator Arthur Smith; short passes and the running game to control TOP and keep Cousins out of the ER. Steelers 17-10
Steelers @ Broncos, Sept. 15:
Russell Wilson is not the “I told you so” type of guy. Nonetheless, a little birdie whispered in my ear that Russ bought all the cans of “whoop ass” that were available in the United States and abroad. Steelers 21-10
Steelers host Chargers, Sept. 22:
After Jim Harbaugh left the University of Michigan under less-than-desirable circumstances he inherited a decent team. However, now is not the time to grow your team at Acrisure Stadium to play the Steelers ‘Big Nasty D’ right after Nana just finished taking them to the woodshed. Steelers in a close one, 21-17.
Steelers @ Colts, Sept. 29:
Remember the Colts snuck up on the Steelers in 2023 beating the Black and Gold by the score of 30-13. Charlie Chan says not so fast this time, ponies. Steelers 24-7
Steelers host Cowboys, Oct. 6:
At this time of the year, the Steelers have put in their Jack Lambert genuine imitation vampire fangs. Unfortunately, the “Cryboys” didn’t hear the call to get into the house before the street lights came on. Steelers 21-7
Steelers @ Raiders, Oct. 13:
Win or lose, the Raiders are almost always a bump in the road for the Steelers. Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce has brought out the faithful Ouija Board to get advice on how to jap-slap the Black and Gold. Get the ice pack ready. Raiders 21-14
Steelers host Jets, Oct. 20:
I suspect that by the time the Steelers see Aaron Rodgers heading into Halloween, Rodgers will have knocked out the kinks from his 2023 Achilles injury. That does not bode well for the men of steel. Jets 21-14.
Steelers host Giants, Oct. 28:
The Giants should have kept Saquon Barkley in the fold to be able to sell play-action for their questionable QB room. Well, when you make your bed and can’t get comfortable, that’s on you. Look for the Steelers to have five or six sacks at the end of the day. Steelers and Russell Wilson will also have a field day. Steelers 28-7
Steelers @ Commanders, Nov. 10:
The defense of the Commanders is either atrocious or Hall-of-Fame bound, depending on who you talk to. I have a feeling that Russell Wilson and his crew of under-appreciated and underrated receivers are going to have a breakout game. Steelers 28-10.
Steelers host Ravens, Nov. 17:
What else can you say? Former Ravens linebacker, you know the one that got away, is going to be ‘King for a day’ and he is going to make the Ravens pay. The dirty birds must pay the piper. Steelers 17-10
Steelers @ Browns, Nov. 21:
The Browns could have Doug Williams or the late Steve McNair under center instead of another excellent and well-paid Black American QB Deshaun Watson, but it really doesn’t matter. The Browns are the Browns even with an above-average defense. This will be a low-scoring affair. Steelers 10-7
Steelers @ Bengals, Dec. 1:
Joe Burrow and his ‘jungle cats’ are hard to face at home heading toward the playoffs and the end of the year. Steelers fight hard but fall 21-13.
Acrisure Stadium
Steelers host Browns, Dec. 8:
The rubber match between the ‘Brownies and the Steelers is going to feature a defensive clinic put on by both teams. I think T.J. Watt is ultimately going to win because Watt has far more help on the inside or outside than the Browns superstar defensive end, Myles Garrett. Steelers 14-10
Steelers @ Eagles, Dec. 15:
The Eagles are looking at this game as a punishment game for the Steelers unloading the ‘wicked Pickett’ on the unsuspecting Eagles and their fans. Eagles prevail in a wild one, 24-14.
Steelers @ Ravens, Dec. 21:
I get a migraine just thinking about the head-on collisions that are always a big part of this ‘war’ disguised as a football game. Ravens win at home, 19-10.
Steelers host Chiefs, Christmas Day:
Seriously, playing the Ravens and the Chiefs within four days, are you kidding me? The Steelers allow their starters to rest and get ready for the playoffs unless there is a playoff home-field slot advantage on the line. Whatever, Chiefs 21-10.
Steelers @ Bengals, Jan. 5, 2025:
Steelers, in the regular season finale, win over the Bengals.
Courier sportswriters’
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BILL NEAL SAYS 12-5
AUBREY BRUCE SAYS 11-6