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Perspective Of An Average Steelers Fan: The Home Opener Blues

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What a weekend in Pittsburgh—great food, great company, and the electric vibe of Steelers Nation. Everything was perfect, except for the Steelers’ performance against the Seattle Seahawks in their 2025 home opener. Let’s dive into the game and why it left fans like me disappointed but still hopeful.

Steelers are a Bad Team

Right now, the Steelers are a bad team. Neither the New York Jets nor the Seattle Seahawks is predicted to be a playoff team. They scored 63 points on the Steelers with relative ease. Last year, opposing teams had not accumulated 63 points on the Steelers until the fifth game.