Every year it seems as though the Pittsburgh Steelers play to the level of their competition. That may be a positive in 2015 as Mike Tomlin’s team faces the toughest schedule in the National Football League.
According to John Breech of CBSSports.com, Pittsburgh’s opponents had a combined record of 147-102-2 for a winning percentage of .579. Of their 16 opponents, 11 finished with a winning record, and six made the playoffs—including the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals.
Although a lot will change between now and the regular season, the road to the playoffs will be much tougher in 2015 than it was last season, and that's not just based on the strength of their opponents.