Can Mike Tomlin Keep the Streak Alive?
Alright, Steelers Nation—grab your Terrible Towels and buckle up. The 2025 NFL season is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable rides Pittsburgh has taken in a while. All eyes are locked in on whether Mike Tomlin, the ever-resilient head coach, can keep his legendary streak of non-losing seasons alive. Spoiler: it's going to be a rough road.
This season, the Steelers face a gauntlet of brutal defenses, rising offenses, and... a trip to Ireland? Yep, it's that kind of schedule.
Let’s walk through all 18 weeks with bold predictions and realistic expectations.
🗓 WEEK 1: @ New York Jets (Sun, Sept 7 | 1:00 PM | CBS)
Right out of the gate, this one stings. Justin Fields faces his old team, and Pittsburgh realizes—maybe they shouldn’t have let him walk. With the Jets' improved defense and Pittsburgh’s offensive question marks, this one goes down as a loss.
🏠 WEEK 2: vs Seattle Seahawks (Sun, Sept 14 | 1:00 PM | FOX)
The Seahawks' D comes in hot, and the Steelers offense hasn’t found its footing yet. Whether it's Kenny Pickett, Russell Wilson, or someone else under center, Seattle's edge rush proves too much to handle. Another loss.
🧭 WEEK 3: @ New England Patriots (Sun, Sept 21 | 1:00 PM | CBS)
Bill Belichick or not, the Pats still know how to scheme against young QBs. Their D is sharp and their offense is starting to hum. Pittsburgh’s offense sputters yet again, and they drop their third straight. Loss.
☘️ WEEK 4: vs Minnesota Vikings – IN IRELAND (Sun, Sept 28 | 9:30 AM | NFLN)
Top o’ the morning! The Steelers fly overseas and finally catch some magic. Whether it’s the Guinness, the fresh air, or just better execution, Pittsburgh pulls off a much-needed win in Ireland.
💤 WEEK 5: BYE (Sun, Oct 5)
Time to regroup, rethink, and get healthy. A 1-3 record going into the bye isn’t ideal, but there’s still fight in this team.
🧡 WEEK 6: vs Cleveland Browns (Sun, Oct 12 | 1:00 PM | CBS)
Call it a coin toss, but we’re giving this one to Pittsburgh. Both teams have issues, but the Steelers ride the post-bye momentum and knock off the Browns at home. Win.
🌃 WEEK 7: @ Cincinnati Bengals – TNF (Thurs, Oct 16 | 8:15 PM | Prime Video)
This one’s a tall order. Burrow. Chase. Primetime. The Bengals are AFC elite and they remind Pittsburgh just how far away they are. Loss.
❄️ WEEK 8: @ Green Bay Packers – SNF (Sun, Oct 26 | 8:20 PM | NBC)
Cold, loud, and hostile—Lambeau is no joke. Pittsburgh’s offense just isn’t built to handle another talented, attacking defense. Green Bay grinds this one out. Loss.
💪 WEEK 9: vs Indianapolis Colts (Sun, Nov 2 | 1:00 PM | CBS)
Finally, some life! The offense finds a rhythm—maybe a spark from the run game or a breakout receiver—and Pittsburgh edges out Indy in a hard-fought battle. Win.
🌴 WEEK 10: @ Los Angeles Chargers – SNF (Sun, Nov 9 | 8:20 PM | NBC)
Revenge game? Sure. But Najee Harris gets the last laugh. Pittsburgh can’t keep pace with L.A.’s firepower under the lights. Loss.
⚡ WEEK 11: vs Cincinnati Bengals (Sun, Nov 16 | 1:00 PM | CBS)
Here’s your shocker—upset alert! With the crowd roaring and the defense making just enough plays, the Steelers manage to take down the Bengals in a thriller. We’re calling this one a win.
🐻 WEEK 12: @ Chicago Bears (Sun, Nov 23 | 1:00 PM | CBS)
Sorry, not buying the Caleb Williams hype just yet. The rookie QB faces the Steelers’ D and gets a rough welcome. Pittsburgh takes care of business. Win.
🦬 WEEK 13: vs Buffalo Bills (Sun, Nov 30 | 4:25 PM | CBS)
Let’s be real—this is a different level of opponent. Josh Allen and the Bills cruise in, handle their business, and leave Pittsburgh wondering what hit them. Loss.
💥 WEEK 14: @ Baltimore Ravens (Sun, Dec 7 | 1:00 PM | CBS)
M&T Bank Stadium. December. Lamar Jackson. That’s a scary mix. Baltimore runs the show and Pittsburgh simply doesn’t have enough juice. Loss.
🌊 WEEK 15: vs Miami Dolphins – MNF (Mon, Dec 15 | 8:15 PM | ESPN/ABC)
Here’s where history helps—Pittsburgh thrives under the Monday night lights. Miami’s inconsistent play on the road and questionable defense helps Pittsburgh sneak out a prime-time win.
🦁 WEEK 16: @ Detroit Lions (Sun, Dec 21 | 4:25 PM | CBS)
The Lions are roaring. Legit playoff contenders this year, and unfortunately, too much for Pittsburgh to handle. Dan Campbell’s squad rolls. Loss.
🟫 WEEK 17: @ Cleveland Browns (Sun, Dec 28 | 1:00 PM | CBS)
Don’t get it twisted—this Browns team has talent. And they’re at home. They rise to the moment and hand Pittsburgh another loss. Loss.
⚫ WEEK 18: vs Baltimore Ravens (Date/Time TBD)
Pride game? Absolutely. Neither squad likely has much on the line playoff-wise. But Pittsburgh grinds it out and takes one last win for the home crowd. Win.
🔚 Final Record Prediction: 7-10
That’s right. We’ve got the Steelers finishing 7-10, just missing the playoffs and—brace yourself—ending Coach Mike Tomlin’s streak of non-losing seasons.
But hey, this is just the first pass. We’ll tweak these predictions once training camp starts, see how the roster shakes out, and do a final update before Week One.
💡 Key Takeaways for Steelers Fans:
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Toughest Stretches: Weeks 1-3 (Jets, Seahawks, Patriots) and Weeks 13-16 (Bills, Ravens, Dolphins, Lions).
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Surprise Wins: Bengals at home (Week 11) and Dolphins on MNF (Week 15).
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Must-Win Games: Colts (Week 9), Bears (Week 12), and both Browns matchups.
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X-Factor: Who takes control at quarterback? That decision could swing 2-3 games either way.
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